I like the sentiment, especially since there are times that Hubby is put 2nd to my job...when a grant is due and such. But I also think there's value in being conscious of where our time is spent. I've heard that, after kids appear in the picture, you're sort of forced into balancing the two (having to pick up from day care by certain times, making time for ball games/recitals, etc.), so maybe it does take care of itself...

There are times when I feel the need to seek balance, and that's usually when one aspect of my life has been getting too much attention (like work). During those times, I might institute some kind of program that gives me time to myself, more exercise, more contact with people outside of work, or whatever I think I'm missing. The balance seeking might last a day, a week, or longer, depending. Other times, I'm pretty sure there's some kind of overall balance, but it probably can't be measured day to day.