"I get that work trips aren't vacation, but honestly, I would love to have two weeks where I only had to worry about myself and work! I know it wasn't a grueling trip, and he had plenty of downtime in a fun location. I, on the other hand, handled all my own work, the house and took care of the kids (and rocked it, if I do say so myself)."
"You just reached the end of a marathon. Meanwhile, he got dropped off at the finish line by a helicopter and wondered why there isn't more pep in your step. Your husband is being ridiculous. If you have a shred of patience left, ponder this: Did you ask for help or at least understanding, or did you silently grit your teeth and strap in to shoulder it all?"
A partner returned from a long, partly leisurely work trip and expected a celebratory homecoming while the other partner managed work, household duties and childcare alone. The returnee felt hurt that the welcome was not more enthusiastic, and the partner who held the fort felt exhausted and uninterested in celebration. Responses label the celebratory expectation as unreasonable and encourage direct communication about needs. Practical remedies include asking for help, requesting understanding, reallocating tasks such as cooking, scheduling regular alone time, or arranging a modest solo trip to rebalance responsibilities and recognition.
Read at The Washington Post
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