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Yes, and he actively encourages me to do so. But if he didn’t offer, I would just ask. And I’ve learnt in our marriage to never assume anything, even if it’s obvious to me, he isn’t a mind reader and we don’t always view things the same. Whilst I do agree it’s obvious you need a break and some time for yourself, rather than grow resentful that he hasn’t offered, just tell him.
Bit of both for us! We both like to have the odd evening to ourselves to do what we wish and the other will stay home while the babys in bed! Tho i typically do more, get up on all the early mornings & do majority of the house running tasks - when i feel i need support or need a break i just ask for help or say i need a lay in or i need out of the house for an hour... or like above i hit breaking point and cry about it🙈 - sometimes he will tell me to lay down or that he will get up with the baby the following day etc too but in typical man fashion i usually have to bring it up - but its never an issue, he always says why dont you just tell him so now i do! We all need a break sometimes, id just bring it up 🤍
Some weekends we split the days in half, he does the mornings and then I take over for the afternoon or vice versa. That way we both get to do what we want for a few hours and then we spend the evening together. I get a lie in until midday which I love and he gets to go the gym and game in the afternoon. We always discuss it the night before so we definitely know the plan
You should absolutely not feel guilty about needing some time to yourself! Usually i don't realise how much i need a break until i'm crying to my husband and then he says he will watch our son while i do whatever which is usually a nice bath. I think unless you say you need a break then your partner won't realise. Is he understanding? If so just say is it ok if i just take some time out to have a bath ect