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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I peaked at $180k, downshifted to $125k in hopes less responsibility and stress would be the solution (it wasn’t), then stayed at home the past 15 years. Zero regrets. The unfortunate truth that makes my feminist heart hurt is that my DH’s career was able to thrive and more than made up my income in a couple years and the kids were way better off. And our marriage and household thrived. And now my parents will benefit. 
I would absolutely do it again and advise it to anyone for quality of life, but it also worked because 1) no surprises in the marriage and he’s still by favorite person 2) his career had that much potential to grow. [/quote]

Did similar 25+ years ago.  Was earning $100K, knew spouse has the potential (and drive) for much more.  Because SAHP and never looked back.  Spouse advanced rapidly in the job, which would have happened no matter what.  But it's much easier to advance when you don't have to worry about "anything outside of work"---no "I have to leave at 5pm to pickup the kids from daycare, or "nope I cannot travel this week as my wife has to travel that week for work".  Our household thrived and have no regrets.  
however, you cannot do this if you don't have a trustworthy spouse who fully supports this
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