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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I cannot speak for all DHs, but mine is not resentful. He has a high paying job filled with all the recognition, external praise and social interaction that comes along with it -which he loves. In addition, he has a smoking hot, educated wife who works out, gets pedicures, eats well, cooks healthy meals for the family, shuttles kids to and from appointments/ sports practice/ etc, can stay home with the kids at the drop of a hat (sicknesses, last minute work trips etc), takes on the brunt of our kids’ emotional needs, physical needs, mental needs etc etc etc. Bottom line is: neither of us are resentful. I appreciate what he brings to the table. He appreciates what I bring to the table. In fact, it is him who often reminds me that I do work. I just don’t get a paycheck. [/quote]

+1.  Each person feeling like they are receiving the better end of the deal results in marital happiness.  Some men, like my DH, weren’t looking for a wife with a big paycheck because he can easily provide for a family by himself.  He wanted a wife who wanted to stay home and manage the house.  Our roles are clear cut and it works for us.[/quote]

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