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[quote=Anonymous][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]

DH always said I have the harder job. I think he does. 35 years of marriage and we're still devoted to each other and our family. It's not what we planned going into our marriage but it works for us. [/quote]

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