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Jeanne Phillips

Household division of labor is source of couple’s tension

DEAR ABBY: “Ron” and I have been married 20 years and have two children. Recently, he called me a “freeloader” and described my parenting as “half-assed.” It’s not the first time I’ve heard it from him. I work part-time so I can have a flexible schedule and be home with our kids after school. Ron earns considerably more than I do, although I inherited money from my father that will provide security for our kids regardless of our incomes. I think I’m a great mom. Our kids are healthy and well-adjusted. Although I don’t need my husband’s salary to live ...

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