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[quote=Anonymous]This is very interesting post as I am in the same position as OP's DW.  I am actually very surprised by how many of you folks are very resentful about the whole idea.  My husband and I have had the same conversation over the years whenever I get fed up with my job.  I work in accounting firm and works are very intense and demanding especially during tax season.  The only reason I can't leave the workforce is because I love money and have no guts to quit.  Luckily, my husband at least says that he supports whatever decision I make, but I have feeling that he says this knowing that I won't be quitting after all that years of 'just talking', no action lol.  Our HHI is a lot less than OPs, so I'm actually shocked by OP's & other PPs' honest reaction.  I'm sure my husband feels the same way.  
We have many friends & family whose wives are SAH whether DHs make good money or not.  
What I realize is that all women want to quit at some point especially when we have kid.  There's good reason to quit job.  Those who quit would quit no matter what, and vice versa.  
It is actually great, and lucky for many women who have this option, unlike most/many men who have no option but to work until full retirement.  
FWIW, OP, I think you are definitely making enough money for your wife to SAH.  If the tradeoff is your wife being happy and happier family, let your wife make the decision and you can support.  Your life will be a lot easier if you do that.  [/quote]

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