I hadn't thought it through before, so thanks for explaining all of that. My husband and I have been married 39 years. First and only marriage for each of us. Many times I have been ready to call it quits, but forged ahead. The wedded bliss only lasted about 5 or 6 years, and after that it has mostly been dogged determination.
You're quite right: we just sort of end up with certain jobs, and that's the way it works. I do the vacuuming and laundry and shopping and deal with annoying phone calls to argue with health insurance company employees who don't speak clear English. He plows the snow, mows the yard, and answers my questions about cars and stuff. He is no longer physically able to change the oil on the cars or fix little things that require dexterity, so we hire people to do more than we did 39 years ago.
Dealing with cardboard happens to be my job, too.
perfect words!! I think that should be now in any marriage vows.
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