Posted by ClearSkies on September 12, 2006, at 4:50:13
In reply to It is that... » Dinah, posted by Racer on September 11, 2006, at 20:56:04
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> Money is a sore topic between us, and I'm terrible about it. I'm not working, and didn't earn as much as he did even when I was working. (Think: maybe 30% of what he earns, even in my best year.) He says things about money, like telling me that he'll pay for me to go to school, and not to worry about it not being worth it -- longer story -- but then every so often he comes out with something absolutely counter to that idea.
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> And sometimes I get the very strong feeling that I'm supposed to do all the housework because I don't earn money. He denies that, but he also doesn't ever do ANYTHING around here to help. That's a real problem for me, especially when I'm in "shut down" mode, like now, and can't do anything myself...
>Racer, this describes my experiences exactly. Of course, I have a boatload of guilt and shame at being a truly non-productive member of the household. I mean, even the cat brings home a little something now and then. Even if it's not quite currency.
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