Jackson’s marriage felt strained after Savannah expressed dissatisfaction with Mother’s Day. As Father’s Day approached, he hoped for a peaceful day to unwind. But Savannah had other plans.

After working long hours, Jackson came home late on Mother’s Day with a designer purse for Savannah, hoping to make up for his absence. Savannah, exhausted from a day alone with their four children, sighed, “All I wanted was some alone time today.”

Father’s Day arrived, and Jackson left work early, hoping to relax. But Savannah greeted him with a different plan. “You can hang out with the kids for Father’s Day,” she said firmly. Surprised, Jackson protested, “Why? It’s Father’s Day. Shouldn’t I get to do what I want?”

Savannah replied, “Why should you get a stress-free day when you couldn’t give me one on Mother’s Day? Enjoy bonding with your kids.”

Jackson spent the day managing the chaos of their four children, unable to find a moment of peace. By the end of the day, he was frustrated and exhausted.

Sitting alone in the quiet house, Jackson reflected on Savannah’s words. “For years, I’ve had to work on Mother’s Day and your birthdays. It’s hard to do anything special when I’m always alone with the kids.”

Realizing her frustration, Jackson felt a pang of guilt. He wanted to be upset about his Father’s Day, but he understood Savannah’s point. She had been sacrificing her special days for years, and he had never truly seen it until now.