Thank you for your great comment. It’s good to know that I’m not alone. I have to admit that the part I struggle the most with is to not prioritize working on the computer above everything else that needs to be done as part of my responsibilities and obligations as a househusband.

As I begin my fourth year as a househusband, I am feeling less “reluctant” than I was when Corporate Babe and I agreed that I would take on the role while she went back to work. In fact, I am even beginning to look forward to some of the more rewarding aspects of being a stay at home dad and househubby, especially as far as being around my kids more is concerned. I think that some degree of acceptance has now started to come into my state of mind and I expect that the more I embrace what I am meant to be doing for and with my family, the richer my journey will become.

Right now the biggest challenge for me is to simply “let go” of some of the expectations that have been burdening, overwhelming and depressing me (e.g. that I should be doing more to contribute financially) and let Corporate Babe be the main breadwinner (even though the maths don’t quite add up if she’s the only one bringing in an income) while I focus most of my energy on doing a good job of managing the home and looking after my children’s needs.

Regarding your own househubby, I would suggest just letting him know that someone in a similar situation has a blog dealing with the struggles of being a househusband and if he does end up reading some of the posts, then just see what comes up in your everyday discussions.