When you’re in a long-term romantic relationship with someone, it’s meant to be an equal partnership with a foundation of trust, good communication, and mutual respect. When you’re married, have kids, and have a shared home, you pitch in as needed instead of ‘keeping score.’ You’re a team. You’re on the same side. Or, well, you’re supposed to be. Unfortunately, some individuals interpret fundamentally emotional things very mechanically and transactionally.
An anonymous mom, who recently had a baby, went viral after asking the Mumsnet online community for advice on a truly bizarre situation at home. She revealed that her husband has been calculating how much money she “owes him” for while she was on maternity leave and contributing less to the family budget. If you’re feeling confused or frustrated, you’re not the only one. Read on for the story in full and the advice other parents gave the woman.
