Hi all of you out there,
I wondered if I could get some advice on a situation that I’m currently in…
I have a 15 month old baby who will start nursery in August. I currently work only one day a week and am hoping to pick up at least an additional day.
My partner is currently receiving income support and, as we have recently moved apartments, is also renting out the apartment which he owns.
He tells me repeatedly that I should be grateful for him providing more money than me, but does not want me to earn my own money as he thinks it’s unfair if he has to look after our son any more than he does. I understand that he does not want to do the lions share with our son and usually I have to bargain that if I go to work he gets to have an evening or day free to do something that he likes to do.
I don’t live in the same country as my family so cannot ask anyone for child care help but his family live in walking distance from us.
I don’t know what to do. I feel a little trapped and helpless. Has anyone experienced anything similar after pregnancy?
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Partner reluctant for me to work post pregnancy
Barem · 22/05/2022 20:58
LittleBearPad · 22/05/2022 21:00
I understand that he does not want to do the lions share with our son and usually I have to bargain that if I go to work he gets to have an evening or day free to do something that he likes to do.
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