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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My family consists of husband, mom( me), toddler, and newborn. I had a great situation with my first - 16 weeks mat leave + ability to work PT until 6 months. I’m now at a new company and will only have 12 weeks mat leave + no option to scale back on work. I’ve been contemplating quitting my job to stay him for the next several years but the idea is worrisome. I full trust my husband, but I’ve never been financially dependent on anyone. My other concerns are being out of work too long, the economy, and becoming less of myself. We have been fortunate enough to live off my husband’s salary, while stocking mine away for a situation just like this one. What have you done? As a woman, did you feel secure enough to be provided for by your husband? [/quote]

Yes I am extremely happy and fulfilled being a SAHM with adult children. My DH is 5 years from retirement.

Here is my own life experience and opinion -
- You have to keep the big picture in mind at all times. 
- You have to trust your DH 200%
- You have to be financially protected for all situations
- You have to marry a loyal and honest person
- You have to have a solid marriage
- The family has to be without baggage and remain functional and united
- You have to be essential and valued
- You have to be frugal 
- You have to be wise, skilled and empowered to make decisions and spend money 
- You have to orchestrate the big wins for your family
- Your kids have to thrive and excel.  Your DH has to thrive and excel.  Your extended family has to thrive and excel.
- You have to have your own earned money in your IRA. 
- You have to be educated, skilled and employable. [/quote]

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