How many women out there would be the "bread winner" of the family? Would you happily marry a man that made less or stayed at home and took care of kids, cooking, cleaning, laundry,yardwork, etc.?
2006-08-28 05:24:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Okay ladies, I am not talking about supporting a man that is lazy. I for one am a worker, has held a fulltime job since I was 16, but actually like to cook,clean, and raise kids. I have been raising my 9 yr old son on my own for 6 yrs. Just a thought I had to maybe continue with a successful woman one day. I actually would like to have an office at home to run my own business that I am in now.
2006-08-28 05:59:05 · update #1
If I were earning big bucks? YES!!! Provided my husband does a good job of supervising the house because that is not an easy job. It's harassing and thankless! Raising the kids is no joke and there is nothing like a parent that is there for them. If the woman is making very good money it would be a shame to sacrifice her career because pride aside, it will be a great help to the marriage not to have money problems and less stress knowing your kids are secure for college and for whatever needs you all may have.
2006-08-28 05:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by lipvixen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple of friends in this situation, it's actually not as good as it might sound. The one husband does stay at home or work part time, but he helps very little around the house other than keeping the kids. The wife works full time and does all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
The other couple is currently separated. She makes so much money he doesn't need to work, so he gets to do whatever he wants. Unfortunately, what he says he wants is to have some responsibility, but she's a take charge gal who makes all the decisions in the family.
So I'm sure it would work for some, but so far with my friends, it's less than ideal.
2006-08-28 12:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by newbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it if both partners agree. Why should a women depend on a man to bring home the money. I wouldn't mind making more money than my husband although I don't. If he was good at taking care of things at home great. Wish I could do that for my husband. Why do men always have to carry the burden of taking care of the family bills.
I'd go for it if it was possible.
2006-08-28 13:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by smile4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband stays home with our two kids. He works seasonal when his company is very busy. The rest of the year (6-8 months) , he's at home playing games. I work a steady job and come home to still cook, clean and take kare of the kids. I am HAPPY and satisfied.
2006-08-28 12:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mz J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider this if he did work but made less money and took care of the house cleaning and laundry, and yard work but I want to be just as much of a part of raising the kids. For me this would be a good situation because I hate cleaning and doing yard work. If you know of a person whom would be ready for this situation please let me know lol
2006-08-28 12:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by i love my dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I told my husband the day i met him that I would work while he stayed home and watched the kids. He is working full time now and I am going to school. But once I become that teacher he can stay home and watch our kids. Hey, I love being in control!
2006-08-28 12:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by ibaby25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes im doing that now i mean my husband and i dont have children right now but he cooks clean do laundry yardwork but now he has a job and we are both making money and he wants me to stay home but i dont want to i mean if its ur husband then i will do it but not just for a man that wants to be lazy
2006-08-28 12:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by t t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would find it almost essential
Given our two different personalities, it only makes sense that he stays home
if it were just regular housework, forget it. we can both work
as soon as kids are involved, a choice needs to be made
he's just better at that stuff than i am
i need a career or i don't feel like i'm contributing
i can't get on the ground and have a tea party. that's just not me
It is him though
As long as he is satisfied and knows that his contribution is still meaningful, i'd be very happy to have him stay home
we would both be using our strengths to be better in the long run
it's about bigger picture
2006-08-28 13:33:35 · answer #8 · answered by Maxx1830 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now my husband makes way more than I could. But if the situation was turned around and we had kids then he would stay at home. As long as there was one of us staying home with the kids.
2006-08-28 12:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I made enough money to support a family, I would love to; but I don't make enough, and never will - so *I* will end up being the one to stay home and care for the kids.
2006-08-28 12:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋