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Well...I am not a woman but it...
Depends on the situation and the maturity level of the people involved.
Can he cook, clean, shop and do all the running of the household? Is he capable of being a responsible and resourceful "Mr Mom"?
I didn't think I was when I lost my 6 figure corporate job right after 9-11... but
We "traded places". She went to work for a relatively small salary (at the time) but GREAT bennies.
It has worked out well for both of us and we are close to retirement and almost debt-free. Granted we really had to reevaluate how we look at the value of money.... and how we spend it.
Depends on the situation and the maturity level of the people involved.
Can he cook, clean, shop and do all the running of the household? Is he capable of being a responsible and resourceful "Mr Mom"?
I didn't think I was when I lost my 6 figure corporate job right after 9-11... but
We "traded places". She went to work for a relatively small salary (at the time) but GREAT bennies.
It has worked out well for both of us and we are close to retirement and almost debt-free. Granted we really had to reevaluate how we look at the value of money.... and how we spend it.