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One partner not working through choice

Fireflyaway · 2018-04-24 05:45:52

My husband said he would be happy for me not to work if his salary covered everything. I'm tempted, but wondered if it would change the dynamics. Would I feel guilty not earning or could he resent me after a hard day's work? I might miss having my own money. The thought of being able to keep the house nice and go to the…

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3 May 2018 at 6:55PM

Beans27 wrote: »

.... his mental health is far better than when he was working.

And this is a key factor. Money is important in life (essential of course), but health and family happiness is important too.

I try not to get too stressed out on the forum. I won't argue, i'll just leave a thread if you don't like what I say.
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