or as long as Lisa Thompson could remember, she’d always managed to juggle work and housework like a pro. She worked as an accountant in one of Santa Clara, California’s most renowned firms, and despite her hectic 9 to 5 schedule, no one could tell Lisa’s house had suffered as a result.
She’d get up at 5 a.m. promptly, cook breakfast for both her husband Chad and herself, get to work on time, and return home in time to begin dinner preparations.
Chad had been equally supportive and had frequently lent a helping hand with housework. However, things started to change once Lisa gave birth
Chad and Lisa were happily married for 3 years, and after several years of trying for a baby, one day, Lisa’s pregnancy test finally showed two lines. Needless to say, the couple was over the moon
After the delivery, Lisa chose to take a break from work and spend time with her babies, so she embraced the role of a housewife. But while she saw it as time to spend with her children, Chad labeled it “laziness.”
“All you do is sit on that couch and chill, Lisa. At least start working out! Just look at how much weight you’ve gained after pregnancy! Losing a few pounds isn’t going to harm you!” he’d often mock her.
Lisa was often upset and depressed by the way her stay-at-home mom role wasn’t appreciated by Chad, but she let it slide because she thought he must be too frustrated with all the issues at work.
Unfortunately, she began to feel that Chad was actually losing interest in both her and their marriage. She noticed he didn’t seem to appreciate or help her with anything, and if she suggested spending time together, he just avoided the question and headed to bed. Lisa decided that she’d have to talk to him before it was too late and confronted him one day.
Later, he got down on his knees and asked, “So, Mrs. Lisa Thompson, would you like to dance with me?” Lisa nodded, and they kissed passionately as they held each other tightly.
From that day on, Chad had become a different man altogether, and Lisa couldn’t believe how one night changed everything. He helped her in everything, took her out to movies on weekends, and most importantly, he always told her, “I love you for who you are, honey.”
Lisa still goes to the gym, but she is no longer on fad diets to reduce weight quickly. Instead, she is concentrating on getting healthier.
