Is the perfect family just an illusion? (I’ve screwed up)

The chores are split as evenly as possible and neither of us are slobs. We’re both income earners and money isn’t an issue. I think we all deal with stressors though, and both of our careers carry a great deal of stress that neither of us are great at “shutting off at 5pm” if you know what I mean.

Also, counseling is something we should have done a long time ago, and I regret not doing it. I understand the judgement, and in hindsight the steps seem obvious. At the time, I think I was just giving in to the affection I was receiving. When I realized that I had gone a long time without that kind of attention, it had a bit of an overwhelming effect on me that I chose (poorly) to give into.

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