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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this has been discussed before.  I'm expecting my first DC in less than a month (we're mid 30s; married 10 years), and daycare is going to cost more than my income.  I work at a NGO and make 35k/year.  DH is a big law associate (6L) and works long hours in litigation.  I already have to do everything around the house although we do pay for cleaners to help once a month - and when I say everything I mean everything, such as I painted the house when we first bought it, fix broken things, take care of the yard/mow, grocery stop/pack lunches, etc.  I got no issues doing it all because my DH is very appreciative and constantly shows it; [i]also there is no fixing this beyond only adding more help - lawn people, more frequently cleaning, handymen, etc[/i].   Maybe it's my tired, pregnant brain, but I'm considering staying home once we add a kid to the mix.

So my question is, how are people's relationships affected if one is a stay at home?  [/quote]

If your DH is supportive of you staying home there is no reason that the relationship will be affected. Sure, you may have some issues over chores and stuff but that's easy to deal with. And please, don't let other people's attitudes about staying home affect your decision. They are not living your life.[/quote]

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