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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Okay sounds like opinions are split.  Just to clarify I am a doctor so capable of making a good salary. We are careful with money. I have encouraged him to consider a less stressful job.  I try to be supportive but at some point I don't get vthe point of being in a relationship with someone who can't spare 5 minutes at 830 at night to check in with family. 
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I'm a lawyer PP married to biglaw DH. You're not wrong, but also she is already in the relationship with that person. So ultimately the fundamental choice is to accept or split.

I also try to be supportive and remind DH that he can trade down to less stress and less money. This is kind of a specific issue to lawyers though, that there are not that many good non-biglaw jobs in this area. Smaller firms exist but can also be demanding, and for less money, and in-house is hard to get. Gov't doesn't pay well and can also be hard to get. People do it, obviously, but I think it's a difficult trade-off, especially if you are at all motivated by prestige. 
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Sorry YOU are already in the relationship with that person. Didn't see right away that you are OP.[/quote]

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