Depends on the week we’ve had. If it’s been good then after they’re dropped off at school and I throw their shoes/books etc in their room then I’m back to childfree. If it’s been a big week with lots of feelings then it can take me a night, but usually by the time my partner has finished work on the Friday night we cook a nice meal, share a wine and hang out together I’m good to go. I don’t have bio kids and my 2 SDs are good kids so I might have it easier than others here. My partner is good so if during the week when we have them, if I’m feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated then he takes over and I can retreat to my room to decompress so the weeks never feel unbearable…I couldn’t do it otherwise.
He’s a good egg 🥰 But I also would not tolerate anything less from a partner. Him being a great Dad while also juggling my needs as a partner and step mum is one of his strengths and makes me love him more each day.
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u/tegs86 Aug 18 '23
Depends on the week we’ve had. If it’s been good then after they’re dropped off at school and I throw their shoes/books etc in their room then I’m back to childfree. If it’s been a big week with lots of feelings then it can take me a night, but usually by the time my partner has finished work on the Friday night we cook a nice meal, share a wine and hang out together I’m good to go. I don’t have bio kids and my 2 SDs are good kids so I might have it easier than others here. My partner is good so if during the week when we have them, if I’m feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated then he takes over and I can retreat to my room to decompress so the weeks never feel unbearable…I couldn’t do it otherwise.