Renegotiating Partnership Roles

Written by Sarah Davis

Only the naïve think that sudden close proximity to a partner is always wonderful! In practice, most partners have negotiated over the years how they cope with their daily separation, whether one or both of them have been working outside the home, and how they cope with their expected times of togetherness. Many of us don’t expect to pass all our leisure time together. So, find the time to take stock of what practical, leisure and social activities you want to do separately and together. Who will do what around the house? Holidays also need to be reconsidered. Are you always going to go on holiday together, or might holidays now sometimes need to be the…