You could try taking the kids to the park or giving her a gift certificate to a spa to kind of force her

Sep 5, 2024
8:55:18am

KingDave The Movie Guy

But when taking the kids away, you also have to make sure the house is tidy first or she’ll just work on her to-do list.

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Does your HCBW struggle with self care or taking time for themselves?

RockyBalboa

Sep 5, 8:50am

Common problem. Force her to do it by taking over some of the roles when you can

SBB

Sep 5, 8:54am

I do these things already

RockyBalboa

Sep 5, 9:00am

She is missing the point- I don’t want to sound like a jerk but force her to do

SBB

Sep 5, 9:05am

You could try taking the kids to the park or giving her a gift certificate to a spa to kind of force her

KingDave

Sep 5, 8:55am

I do these things.

RockyBalboa

Sep 5, 9:00am

My wife was similar.. this is what we did..

Yes

Sep 5, 8:57am

the answer isn't easy, and unless she wants something different, it's not going

Cougarclaw

Sep 5, 9:04am

Sounds like NEP.

tkh9

Sep 5, 9:11am

HCBW translates to "sweet spirit" for the vast majority of

gopman

Sep 5, 9:12am

Ha ha ha- don’t be a /$&:;)

SBB

Sep 5, 9:31am

Mine is a lady in the street but a freak in the

cambo

Sep 5, 9:40am

For one, don’t bring it up when she is mid-outburst. That’s not the time to

VACougMD

Sep 5, 9:13am

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it. If she is already happy with how things are

cambo

Sep 5, 9:29am

Similar for my wife. Here's a few things we've found helpful:

RUNBYU1

Sep 5, 10:55am

Yes. Only thing I've found that works is to plan weekend getaways with just us as often as we can. She still worries

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