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New poster who stumbled upon this thread and agree with what is below. We pay 700/month for DH's student loans. DH would like a larger home and is very committed to career. However, he has chosen jobs he loves that don't pay enough to keep up with what we have decided to prioritize for our lifestyle. Also jobs have had less flexibility. In turn, I have chosen jobs that pay more and are more flexible. That leaves things where I work more flexible hours but am on the hook for most of the home activities as well as the additional income to pay for things we have mutually decided are necessary (private for one child where public wasn't working, childcare after school because neither one of us can finish work at 3pm for pickup). Its hard not to be resentful, yet also want DH to not be bitter by having to leave a role he loves.

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Can I join in on this? I supported my spouse through a PhD program and am currently paying their loans (while they are a SAHP). It makes my blood boil sometimes when I see the student loan payment drafted out of our checking account, but I realize I am going to pay either way (in child support/alimony) so I might as well take it on the chin now. It's not a win net net to leave.

Similar story here, honestly I'm not sure how to get over the resentment[/quote]

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