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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't.  I worked and saved all my money, letting the money grow.  And then retired very early (age 40).  I also took time off with my kids (3 years with the first one), so I feel pretty good.  However, not everything was because of my brilliant plan.  My DH makes good money and he is a pretty old-fashioned in that he did not touch my money.  My money grew and allowed me to leave the work place.   DH and I both are pretty non-materialistic, so amassing huge wealth was never an issue for us.  We wanted to pay for a house, retirement and 8 years of college for two kids (state schools), and we did that.

The only reason for regret would be if I left a brilliant career that saved lives.  I was not that.  I was working in corporate America and basically I was easily replaceable.  I probably would have regretted being a SAHM if my DH was abusive or a cheat, which he is not. I have a great marriage.   I would also have regretted it if money was super-tight, which it is not.

In short, I did not regret because of being fortunate in life about many things.  Otherwise, I can totally get why women would be in a bad position being a SAHM - even if it would be great for their kids etc. [/quote]

So this is not a criticism at all. It's great that things worked out for you. But I'm curious. If your dh was traditional enough that he didn't view your salary as hhi, would he have been supportive if you wanted to continue working? Was there such a massive savings/income difference that he didn't need your money for large expenses like house down payment?[/quote]

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