It sounds like you can compromise now on your lesson planning when you have a choice and a partner, or you can compromise later when you're a single mom with your work and you no longer have a partner by showing exactly how much you value him in your marriage of yourself, him, and your work.
Some ideas to alleviate the tension:
Good luck. I hope you get the help you need and you're able to find a way to work things out with your partner.