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06.22.08, 17:59 PM General Topics
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I married a Basset Hound, but should have married a Golden Retriever. My dh opeates on such a different energy level than I do. It drives me nuts, because I end up doing almost everything around the house. Anyone else in my shoes????? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.22.08, 05:59 PM Flag
 

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Do you ever read this board? Does ANY DH ever do their share around the house? Ever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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my dh does it all. i'm a sahm, and still dh does all the cooking, and grocery shopping, bills, and after dinner he either puts dbs to sleep while I clean up or vice versa. i'm pretty lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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how does he have the time to cook? Do you eat at midnight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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he gets home at 5:45 - and usually dinner's served by 6:30. and good dinners too - fish, chicken, steak, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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So I have to ask - he is supporting your family and is able to make enough $$ working 9-5? What does he do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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hi - i'm back - yes, we're lucky that his hours are so good - he's in-house counsel/biz dev and basically makes his own hours. takes 5 o'clock train, home by 5:40 and onto dinner - and always in such a good mood. I got lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I can't even imagine. That would be a complete role reversal for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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you need to train your dh. he's using you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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I feel like a nag. I totally don't get this. Had a dad who never knew when to sit down, and my dh that is all he does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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so I recently picked up "Childproofing Your Marriage" at the library. I am half way through and I think it is pretty good. You should check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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any suggestions on this? He is great with pitching in with kids, it's the mundane stuff -- keeping up with the house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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yes, this book has suggestions...you need to take a look ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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no, i like to think of my relationship in horse terms. he's a stallion and i'm a wild horse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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you need to talk breeds...quarter horse, thoroughbred, pinto, paint...c'mon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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op was the one who started it not me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Hey I was just using an analogy here. Basset Hounds being lazy, Goldens working dogs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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my dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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so how do you deal with it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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I don't. He does. I hate housework and cooking and am generally kind of lazy. DH is not a really high-energy guy, but he does more than his share in terms of housework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I married a dalmation, runs all over like a maniac, super hyper, makes a big mess and breaks a lot of stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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