How to Balance Work and Family Time with a Busy Spouse?

Been going through the exact same for awhile now we even got into a HUGE argument over it last night were currently not speaking to each other..he works 7am to like 9pm a d comes home eats showers and bed..no talking no how was your day nothing! I'm over it

My hubby is gone 6am-630pm and then goes to bed at 9. It stinks. But at least he gets weekends off

@megand15 same

@tlistboom some times he works 10 and 3 out of town. That blows.

Does he get any days off? I know the feeling. My hubby is gone 12 hours a day and then is in bed not long after we eat dinner. He only gets one day off too. 😧 it sucks but we wouldn't be able to afford to live if he didn't work.

@megand15 yeah .. hubs goes away for work too at times for a week.

Mine works in the oilfield hun I feel your pain mine is never here.

We work total opposite schedules . Nights for him , days for me so we sleep at different times. I’m lucky because I have my parents and in laws close by. Some of you ladies have it a lot tougher! I feel for u

I feel that way sometimes when dear husband works on saturday when he does 50 hrs a week in construction but normal on saturdays hes home

This is a really tough position for both of you to be in. On the one hand, you need him physically present for both you and your baby, and on the other hand, he needs/feels the need to provide.

I think it is so important for both parents to be involved in their child’s life as much as possible. If you can get by without the extra money from extra shifts/jobs, then I say it’s worth it to stay home more. However, if that isn’t an option, you will need to reach out to loved ones for help and support during this time. Being exhausted and frustrated will only hinder your experiences with your child, so don’t be afraid to ask for help around you. Your health, wellbeing, and sanity are crucial for not only yourself but also for the way you take care of your child. It all goes hand-in-hand.

@kryskasai my does construction so 50 hrs a week get home and help after work and weekends sometimes work sat

I felt the same way. My husband works away. And is only home on weekends. It used to be every other weekend. When he’s Home he dedicates his time to us. We ended up moving away from his crazy ass family, closer to my family. It’s saved our relationship. So we do lots of play dates and my family comes to visit and we do things together. I try not to sit around the house all day otherwise I’ll end up depressed and lonely.

@michelletw my hubby perfers my family than his plus his step mother is noisy when hubby tgere she behaves