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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, why do people even *have* two salaries in the first place?  Don't they know it's less stressful for everyone in the household if only one parent works?  Someone should tell people this.[/quote]

I mean, you jest, but women entering the work force en masse drove up prices on everything. This is not a matter of opinion. The rise of two-income families is actually the reason most families now need two incomes. It’s kind of ironic.[/quote]

The percentage of men making equal to or more than their spouses is shrinking. For women who are holding out for a man who can cover all the living expenses with a single income are going to be fighting over a relative few number of men. This leaves more women with a mate because they can’t find that match. There are more women looking for this than there are men who can meet it.

Even if you aren’t looking for a SAHM situation, many women are looking for at least their equal. This makes the pool even smaller.

While I agree that the dual income increase in part led to the housing cost increase, it is an impossible choice for women overall.

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