And eventhough it’s probably more perception than anything, the house just got a lot more crowded. This recession is a real couple tester.

For the spouse out of work you have to understand that for the most part you are breaking your significant other’s routine. You are not trying to be a pain but it just works out that way.

As a suggestion help out as much as possible like cooking, getting the kids ready for school and cleaning (things you should be doing anyway) then make yourself scarce. Get out of the house or find your own cubby hole within the home and vanish.

Naturally you want to look for a job but space is the key here. They are not used to you being around during this time of the day. So help out wholeheartedly or as much as your spouse will allow and then do the Claude Raines thing.