Dear Eric: I’m a 47-year-old guy who has been with my wife, 44, for 12 years. Six years ago, we made the decision to uproot ourselves from city life and buy an acreage. We had long discussions about what this would entail – the work it needs, maintenance, et cetera.

My wife was very keen on the idea, and she assured me that she would be helping with all that the property requires.

We both work full-time jobs. Since we moved here, she has barely lifted a finger. I handle most of the outside work, which is laborious, and she is to handle the majority of the inside housework. I find myself doing the lion’s share of everything as she is more interested in her internet games and streaming videos.

I have a few health concerns that need to be managed, and doing everything myself is beginning

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