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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Partly because I don't think they truly understand and appreciate how their SAH spouse does 90% of the doctors appts, school closures and heavy lifting. And partly because they're frustrated that they're choosing to forgo a 2nd income for the convenience of a SAH spouse and wish you did too. [/quote]

Yes.  I think this dynamic comes thorugh in certain places.

My DH works at a large firm and has tremendous compassion for the working moms who report to him, even to the point of formally advocating for more flexibility for employees.  He's even read [u]Lean In[/u] a couple of times.  He once even spoke at a conference on keeping women satisfied and in the workforce!  So proud of him!

Before I became a SAHM, I worked 50 hour (while I had two small children at home) weeks for years.  I loved my career, and it was quite profitable.  At the time, DH and I split all household and childcare related duties very evenly.  I spent the first ten years of my marriage in the trenches, side by side with DH.  Believe me, he's fully aware of everything I do while he's at work.  Our evenings are peaceful and fun. Now that our duties are a little more divided (I'm the one staying with the kid all day), he considers himself to be totally grateful to be able to fully focus himself professionally while he's working.

Not all men are cavemen! :) [/quote]

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