Is my partner right to expect this?

[CantBelieveNaive]

I work with my partner and he has reduced his days so off Friday and Monday and wants to spend those added days with me now but
a) I have too much to do on the business and
B) I like the time to myself to plan and get work done.

I feel guilty when I can't/dont want to drop everything and go for an extended lunch.
Am I being short sighted or miserable as not seeing the bigger picture of "enjoying life" while I can?
I don't want to slow down or take it easy yet, I am menopausal and want to change the world.
How can we make this work and both be happy.
Who is right? Argh 🙈

Did he do it on presumption, without discussing how/whether it would work?

Do you both run the business? Was this not discussed as it would presumably affect income?

Just make sure this isn't him expecting you to pick up his slack.

Also, living and working together?
Everyone needs space. You shouldn't have to fight to take a day to yourself at something.

I don't like the sound of this op.

But more info is needed. Living situation. How long have you been together? Who owns the company? Can you afford to walk away from it if you need to? Any other signs of possible controlling or manipulative behaviour from him?

This can easily be solved by having a good old fashioned open conversation with your partner.

Ok thanks all 🙏🏼been together forever. Will have a chat but I feel mean or guilty as he is roaming the streets as is bored 🥱

If he's bored he can come back to work and help you. Put the foot down.

You don't deserve to end up the frazzled wife so he can endulge a mid life crisis.

Of course, you could compromise maybe and both take 1 day off? If you feel it won't be a detriment to the company.

How old is he? Why did he reduce his hours? What did he think he'd do in that time?