Good questions all Mach. As always you are very thought-provoking.
I'd have to think about it, but clearly I wouldn't want her to respond with an "I guess....."
Maybe Sure! cheerfully wasn't right either, but "I guess....." certainly wasn't.
Maybe something like....
Hey Baby (or whatever moniker/pet name you call her), I was totally hoping for a few minutes to have a bowl of cereal and put my sore feet up. I will switch the laundry tonight, I would just like a few minutes first. Does that work for you?
Then actually DO what you say.
Words then actions that match...
Balance my friend....
Ask for what you want...
Let YOUR wants and needs be heard as well....
Relationship is a two way street, just keep your side clean....
