I'm Happier When My Husband Is Out of Town?
I work 9-10 hours a day and I'm going to college, granted I'm only taking one class at a time so that I don't bite off more than I can chew. My husband works 6 hours a day and spends the rest of his time watching TV shows on the internet. Occasionally he'll take out the trash but I usually have to remind him. Sometimes he'll unload the dishwasher. I usually come home to dishes and empty pop cans left out. I also do the majority of caring for our daughter. Recently my husband went back to our hometown for a few weeks and I realized that I'm happier, more productive, and more motivated at work, at home, and doing schoolwork when he's not here. The house stays clean and I have less stress. I care about him and divorce is not on my radar at this time - but I just want him to move back in with his mom and give me a break. Is this really bad? Has anyone else felt this way? If so what happened in your situation - was living seperately a good thing or did it ultimately end your marriage?
I guess I wasn't very clear (I was trying not to write a book). I've talked to my husband repeatedly about how I feel I need some more support. I've tried asking him to do things around the house and he usually sighs and acts all put out - or he says he'll do it and it doesn't get done for weeks. He's been diagnosed with depression but there's only so much understanding I can dish out.