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Originally Posted by Gretch
Just remember, it takes two to tango........
And for what it is worth, there are plenty of studies that show the primary bread winner does way better economically than the other spouse. A couple generations have made some change as people married in the 50s often split the duties of bread winner and domestic manager cleanly where it is much more blurred now.....
20 years later, one ends up living the good life, the other is hounded by bill collectors.
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There were plenty of times where either one of us could have changed the tone from nice to nasty. Thankfully we got through the hard parts still on good terms.
Time will tell regarding our financial futures. If she stays healthy and can keep her pilot's license until retirement, she'll be very well off. if I can generate enough income to pay the bills until retirement I'll be okay, too... just won't have near the nest egg she will.