Another thing to consider:
I’m a VERY independent woman and have, and most likely always will, make my own living in this world. The idea of being less than an equal partner with my husband doesn’t appeal to me in the least. However, it occurred to me early on that I couldn’t have everything I wanted at the same time.
So, I had my career, then I married and gained an instant family (three young boys!) late, at age 35.
What women fail to realize is that we CAN have it all...just not ALL AT ONCE.
And I married “down” to a guy fresh out of college (he started late, too) with only a few years of work under his belt at the time. My military career would be ending when I was 37 and I had my twenty. Helping him in his career and taking care of the Home Front while HE succeeded was very satisfying, and he greatly appreciated it. It was a good balance. :)
You sound like a great lady!
Good for you and your sweetie!
No offense, but this post concerns me a great deal. Since when does a career (CODE FOR MAKING MONEY) play any role in the equallity of a true love relationship. Also, because one marry’s someone fresh out of college, does that mean you are “marrying” down? This goes to the equality question. Job and earnings do not hold sway with me when it comes to my mate. We are equal because we have the same goals, dreams, desires, wants etc.... I make twice what she does as a staff accountant for a medium sized company. She is also 15 years younger than me. Does that mean I married down? No absolutely not. Sorry if I misinterpreted what you were trying to convey.