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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP Here. I apologize for being so unclear in my OP. I was typing quickly on my phone and did not express myself clearly.

I was looking to hear stories about anyone who is part of a household where one and only one earner makes 150k or less.

I live in a much, much, much lower cost of living area and my DH makes 110k. I make 42k, but we will have a baby soon. We are just thinking carefully about our next steps.

I don't see myself permanently retiring (I like working despite my not-so-awesome income) but I would like to stay at home for a few years with children.

DH says he is ok with it (and our budget seems to allow for it), but at the same time part of me fears that it would be plain crazy to give up my income. I don't want my DH to say yes and then feel stressed out and resentful, hence the phrasing of my title.

I apologize again if I was confusing with my initial phrasing and lack of information. [/quote]

So, to be clear, you are concerned with how your DH will feel about the situation, not whether you’ll become dissatisfied that he isn’t earning more while you stay home?

If so, why don’t you just ask him and take his word?[/quote]

Yes, I am wondering how my DH will feel. I don't want him to really wish I was working and for that to hurt our marriage. He is a simple guy and doesn't need much or spend a lot of money though so you're that that a big part of the equation to his happiness might be if I complain about wishing we had more money. Lot's to think about. Our budget can certainly be accommodated by his salary but of course things like new clothes, vacations, etc. will not be as frequent.  I can't lie and say I wouldn't like to have my cake and eat it too. [/quote]

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