Hiya,
my ex # 1 does the same and does the least of anyone I know....should see what a headache or a touch of stomach bugs does to her......
Wife number 2 just does n;t accpet that it is that bad until I'm in A&E again and of course "you did n't have to do it!" Far better to stand up for yourself now because as things get worse the consideration does not suddenly switch on!
One thing I've really learned it's far better to pace yourself than push and push when the disease is active...you get more done and also you stay active longer.
Good Luck
David