I used to. There was a time after my father passed away and my mother (who didn't drive or leave the house) became my responsibility. She was only 68 at the time. It was a tremendous strain for several years, looking after two households, until I decided to move her and my partner to another state and a community where she could be more self-sufficient. I still had ultimate responsibility for her well-being until she passed away in 2021. That was 21 years after my father died. I loved and took care of her, but it was hard to believe after such a long time that I was no longer responsible for someone else's life.
I do realize that those who have children will most likely always be responsible for someone else's life, so this isn't lost on me and you have my admiration.
When we had our house remodeled, my partner wasn't working and was a trooper, meeting with contractors and making decisions. I was actually out of the country when our windows were replaced and he lived with plastic over the window openings. He has contributed big time over the years. When I was forced into retirement at 62, he went back to work so we would have health insurance. So, in that respect we share responsibility in our household and I feel darn lucky every day.
I do realize that those who have children will most likely always be responsible for someone else's life, so this isn't lost on me and you have my admiration.
When we had our house remodeled, my partner wasn't working and was a trooper, meeting with contractors and making decisions. I was actually out of the country when our windows were replaced and he lived with plastic over the window openings. He has contributed big time over the years. When I was forced into retirement at 62, he went back to work so we would have health insurance. So, in that respect we share responsibility in our household and I feel darn lucky every day.