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[quote=Anonymous]NP who is now 20+ years into this “wife of biglaw partner” thing. I read all the responses urging you to quit and was coming on here to say don’t quit your job. Luckily, you already said you have no intention of doing that. Mr because your dh is non-equity or because of potential power imbalances in your relationship or because a man is not a plan. Don’t quit because eventually your kids grow up and leave, and then life can get so…dull.

You can read a ton, or workout regularly, or up your cooking game, or shop, or take up painting like so many of the biglaw spouses I know. But work that matters imho is what gives life meaning and excitement. And sure, I volunteer for a couple of causes, but it’s not the same thing.

You and your dh make enough money to hire a full time house manager/occasional nanny. As the kids get older, what you need most is someone to keep the home functioning and drive kids to after school activities. They can start and end work later so you have maximum hours flexibility in the evening.

And definitely prioritize your marriage. It’s the most important thing you can do for your family. Not just because it is the heart of your family but so your children get the example of a strong marriage.[/quote]

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