Unfortunately no he doesn't. I did everything when I wasn't working so he isn't used to me being too tired to clean and cook. We both work full time and it's just really hard for me to do all the cleaning and cooking too. I really had to raise hell to get him to do some cleaning.

Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy. Works hard and is a sweetheart. I just honestly think he doesn't know how to change things up since things are so different now. less

Yeah, it's a new situation for both of you to get used to, that's definitely understandable. Use this next weekend as time to outline what needs to be done, give directions if you need to, and make it clear that taking care of the home is a team effort now - and you would greatly appreciate his contribution.

If you can spare the cash, hire a cleaning service for a one-time clean out as a gift for yourself for getting the job. It'll also give you both a clean slate to start from. less

The planning would definitely help. I always have such a hard time asking for help without sounding naggy. I am just hoping we can fall into our routine here soon because it's driving me crazy!

Love the idea of a big clean up from a cleaning service. Only thing is, I'm always so embarrassed and feel the need to clean BEFORE the cleaning people come. I have been talking about having someone come once a month or maybe every other week to do the big stuff. The clean slate would help us so much. It's not that our house is filthy, it's just very unorganized and lots of random cups on tables and stuff. The floors too! Oh my gosh. Dang Pomeranian fur.

Great ideas I know they will definitely work less

I started a new job a couple weeks ago and its the typical mon-fri 8-5 type of job. I'm grateful but I'm having a really hard time finding a balance in my life. I find myself thinking everyday how it seems I have to sacrifice something to get anything. Like, if I want to spend more time with my partner or clean I need to sacrifice my sleep. If I want to sleep more I have to sacrifice my relaxing time, time with my partner, and everything else. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way but it's driving me crazy!

I am so behind on housework and I never get a full nights sleep. I miss my Eden time as well but feel so overwhelmed with everything else. We've also been eating out a lot because I'm having a hard time finding the right schedule for that as well...I want so badly to just get caught up on my housework and get into a good schedule.

How many of you have been through this or are currently going through it? I get that it's a big part of life but geez it's exhausting. less

I started a new job a couple weeks ago and its the typical mon-fri 8-5 type of job. I'm grateful but I'm having a really hard time finding a balance in my life. I find myself thinking everyday how it seems I have to sacrifice something to get anything. Like, if I want to spend more time with my partner or clean I need to sacrifice my sleep. If I want to sleep more I have to sacrifice my relaxing time, time with my partner, and everything else. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way but it's driving me crazy!

I am so behind on housework and I never get a full nights sleep. I miss my Eden time as well but feel so overwhelmed with everything else. We've also been eating out a lot because I'm having a hard time finding the right schedule for that as well...I want so badly to just get caught up on my housework and get into a good schedule.

How many of you have been through this or are currently going through it? I get that it's a big part of life but geez it's exhausting. less