I was stunned when my husband, Chad, brought in a maid to “teach” me how to cook and clean like the perfect wife. Instead of fighting back, I went along with it. What Chad didn’t see coming was the lesson I had planned for him—one that flipped his grand plan upside down.
Chad and I both have demanding jobs: he’s in finance, always stressed about reports, while I’m in marketing, coming home mentally exhausted. You’d think we’d cut each other some slack, but lately, Chad’s expectations have been through the roof.
It all started after that unforgettable dinner at his boss Craig’s house. Craig’s wife, Jamie, welcomed us with a warm smile, wearing a pristine dress that probably cost more than my old rent. Her house? Spotless. Not a speck of dust, not a cushion out of place. Continue reading…