So who’s households are feeling the strain?

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Any major bust ups? Arguments? Shouting at the kids? Storming out and then realising there’s nowhere to go and coming back sheepishly after 10mins! (Me By the way!)

Lighthearted

Banning my 10yr old from a 14:00 Fortnite tournament as a result of his dreadful behaviour. Only to capitulate 30 mins later because I realised I had a very important client call also scheduled for 14:00

Nope. Tbh, the children (21 and 14) and I are having a great time.

This afternoon's activities have been insulting each other to the theme tune of Duck Tails and entertaining each other by quoting MacBeth.

What more could we want!

DH and I fell out this morning but nothing major. We’re talking again now.

DH can be ultra tetchy and his sarcasm levels and tone of voice sometimes need a ”who the hell do you think you're talking to?” comment and/or look. Most of the time we’re good though.

I'm glad that exH and I split up because I think this would have been awful if we hadn't. DD and I are doing okay on our own. Minimal shouting!

I just need an hour from hearing 'mummy' in a whiny tone. My 8 year old has decided to ignore me when I say no, do what I've asked him not to do, generally be really hard work and not listening at all. My DH is working full time but also suffers with depression and has decided he doesn't feel well so is keeping him self to himself. This, after I told him I was feeling hormonal and grumpy so needed a bit of back up if he could. He always does this so I can't help but roll my eyes. My kids are actually being lovely kids but I just need peace. My boss offered me this week as annual leave as well as next as I've been struggling with a medical pain issue and work and kids. But I can't not work but it's all falling to me. I know it's as I'm part time but I don't see why DH can't take an interest or pick up some of the housework I've said I need help with. So yes, struggling a bit.

Am used to DH working from home but bloody hell the preparing of three meals a day, every day, is getting on my tits.

I have discovered that the underlying feeling of lack of appreciation for what I do in the household may come from it being completely fucking invisible even when going on around them.

The remainder of the garden is looking ripe for a very large patio. . .

Husband being passive aggressive and not talking to us (me and DS/14/) for 2 days. Yesterday was horrible. Today I decided that he is a dick and now I feel fine. Also looking at nearby rend options I can afford if he stays this way.

Dh had to wfh for 2 weeks after ds started coughing, which was awful as he was so grumpy about it.

Even with the added risk (he's a GP) I'm glad he's back at work. He was doing my head in.

Ds7 is in constant scream mode. He has asd though so not much we can do about it. If it wasn't for ds17 helping with them occasionally I think I'd have lost it by now