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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a SAHD, and I have to say that I think my wife loved the idea at the time, and still loves a lot about it, but it has created some strain in our marriage. She won't admit it, but I honestly think she has lost respect for me because of it. That hurts a lot, as it was a mutual decision we made for me to stay home. We have talked about me trying to return to work, but with two small children, I (and she says it as well) believe having a parent home is the best option. I guess maybe not if it hurts the marital relationship though ... That's an aspect to this that I haven't seen anyone mention. And yes, I don't look forward to trying to explain my career gap to potential employers, who I assume will look at that gap much differently for a man than for a woman.[/quote]

My kids went to preschool with a SAHD of two boys. He was great, his wife (the higher earner) was great about it. The kids were nurtured and are now off to college. He went back to work once they were both in school and he finished his masters degree (helps to refresh). I have tons of respect for that whole family.
It all depends on who you marry. A wife who is critical of you when you have small children at home had rocks in her head, sorry.[/quote]

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