hi! brand new here but i've always been a big fan of the "traditional" relationship style. my boyfriend is wonderful, he works incredibly hard and has done some really amazing things in his life that have made him successful at a young age (27). i worked in animal care (i'm29), not making much but loving what i do. we've lived together since Thanksgiving and i previously contributed by paying about half of rent. i have always done more around the apartment and do the primary caretaking for our 2 high-maintenance dogs.

so here's my situation. i've always had sort of a junky immune system. recently, it's come to light i may have rheumatoid arthritis. i'm going to the doctor next week for official testing, but i check basically all the boxes. all this covid19 stuff made me very scared to work, and with encouragement from my bf, i stopped working shortly before quarantine was mandatory, so mid-March.

i have been infinitely happier and healthier without work. it took me a while to get healthier, but i have so much less general pain it's unreal. now that i've gotten to the point that i feel good, i'm really trying to step into the role of homemaker. i haven't been great about staying on top of the housework, but everyday, i do a little more and am quickly catching up. i've always cooked for him but i've started doing more. he wants a snack, i offer to make it for him. if he seems tired or is even in the middle of a game, i do the evening dog walk solo (which is a feat with a puppy that weighs 80lbs trying to gallavant about while his brother attempts to poop...) i do all the laundry now, instead of just folding it. the kitchen has always been my domain, but i'm no longer leaving a full sink for days. i'm basically just trying to pick up any little thing i can do to improve his life. he's put absolutely no pressure on me to return to work and i want to return the favor by relieving any pressure at home.

i want to start making him lunches too but he's fairly picky so i can't do that until another store trip is made, what else can i do for him? and does anyone have tips for structuring your day? i tend to get too into one project and forget to finish others... really any tips about homemaking are appreciated!!