sometimes, sure, but what if it was habitual, when the wife had the time but just did not do it, and then expected the husband to pick up the slack, after he had put in a full days effort at work. Thats what I am talking about.
Not a good situation for sure! If the husband is a great guy, he'll try to figure out the reason behind it - is the wife not doing her share due to the "princess syndrome" or could it be something like postpartum depression. And then work things out accordingly.
Sara, most parents I know of and us for sure....you dont know what parenthood is really like until you're home with a new baby. Its lifes biggest blessing for sure! but its exhausting, around the clock care of a little person who is completely dependent upon the parents. Of course you adapt and all that but its surprising to most people how much energy it takes. I guess because it takes much emotional energy as well as physical energy. It very different from the type of stamina it takes to maintain a successful career.