My DH is self employed and works from home and has done since 2009. His business peaked about 2 years ago but since the birth of our 2 DC, the business has declined. He earns approx £500 pcm. I am employed pt and the main breadwinner.
I am off on maternity leave so money is very very tight. I have asked him to get a job to supplement our income which he says he doesn't want to do but will if necessary. I think it's hugely necessary, both to pay out bills and to force him into understanding that he has responsibilities and should be working harder. If he worked more efficiently etc, his business could make 10x what it does as he is very good at what he does.
He is an excellent father, and spends time with the DC but isn't needed for childcare at all just now and won't be when I return to work.
We are surviving on savings (money gifted by family, although they don't expect us to be living off it) but this won't last for long. The business has a few £k in debt which also needs paid.
I love him dearly, but resentment is building now.
AIBU to expect the bills to be paid rather than ignored?
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lkm055 · 06/08/2016 06:14
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