One of the most important aspects of any romanticrelationshipis seeing your partner as an equal. But no matter how much love and respect there is, some people can still feel vulnerable if they becomestay-at-homeparents while their significant others focus on being the primary breadwinners.
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Some women see becoming full-time housewives or stay-at-home parents as potentially risky proposals
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One internet user asked for people’s thoughts about her decision to keep a detailed record of all the ways she contributed to the family business
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There is a wide range of reasons why couples end up getting divorced, from a lack of support to financial stress
According to Forbes, 43% ofdivorced couplessaid that they broke up due to a lack of family support. Other top reasons for divorce include infidelity (34%), a lack of intimacy (31%), a lack of compatibility (31%), and too much conflict (also 31%).
Among the other factors that contributed to divorce, you’ll find financial stress (24%), a lack of commitment (23%), and parenting differences (20%).
Statistically speaking, someone who has been married more than once has a higher likelihood of divorcing again. For example, second marriages have a 60% divorce rate in the US. Meanwhile, a whopping 73% of third marriages end up being dissolved.
In any relationship, there’s a need to balance trust with practicality. Trust is absolutely fundamental where love is concerned. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to give up your independence entirely.
The labor market is highly competitive. Returning to it after a long break can be overwhelming
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In those cases, you don’t want to find yourself back in the labor market with rusty skills, barely any work experience, and overwhelming stress. Being competitive is hard even for someone who’s got an up-to-date resume with no gaps.
One way to sidestep this potential problem is if the stay-at-home parent focuses on some activities beyondchildcareand chores. Parents aren’t just parents. People can find purpose in a variety of activities thatgo beyondparenting. And being saddled with the lion’s share of the housework can be frustrating if there isn’t enough support or recognition for all the effort from your partner.
Having a contingency plan is practical. It doesn’t mean that you love or trust your partner less: it’s simply an admission of humility, namely, that none of us can predict the future.
Having a plan B, C, and D doesn’t necessarily mean that you trust someone less. They’re backup plans, and not the main plan, for a reason. They’re meant to give you some peace of mind, no matter what happens.
A few internet users had some relevant stories to share
Most readers were very supportive of the woman’s actions. Here are some of their thoughts
However, some people had more nuanced opinions. Here’s their take
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