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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've seen lots of big dual careers make it work but I think the trick is never doing an alternative so neither can get into the one-sided habit.  I think it'd be very very tough to dig yourself out now.  I'm sorry. [/quote]

If I go back to work, I think I would earn $100-200k. Dh earns $2m+. In order to earn that much, he is always on. I feel his focus is on work even when he is home. It is unlikely he would step up more if I went back to work. [/quote]

it doesn't have to be this way but from what i've observed it's because it was never allowed to be this way.  i've known couples where one is big law partner and other is surgeon with wild hours.  they both work together to establish the help / routines etc to allow each the flexibility they need.  and both keep some responsibility for kid and home things they don't want to outsource.  but when i've seen someone get into the one sided balance and try to tip it back, i've never seen the other partner view it as their logistical problem to solve as well.  you can still go back to work (and absolutely should if you want to!) but i doubt your dh will be a partner in solving how to make that work for you, he'll just say "you have the financial freedom to do whatever you want, and i support you" but it's your problems to solve[/quote]

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