We obviously live on different streets. Kudos to your wife for marrying well.
I guess... it’s a pretty common thing around here. At least, when people have small children.
My wife did actually work for several years: about the time my two sons were in High School and college. Her earnings helped us save for college, and pay the bills during. After they graduated, her job (at a Dr’s office) went away. We didn’t really need her to go back, so.. she chose not too.
We’re not in one of the poorer areas of town, but... we’re also definitely NOT one of the richer neighborhoods either. I’m surrounded by homes that easily cost 2-3X what mine is worth. We COULD move up, I guess... if she still worked. But, why?
I think, many people convince themselves they MUST work, to be able to afford all the “nice things” they want. It’s true, I suppose.... but, my experience has been: Those “nice things” aren’t the things that bring happiness.
That said... when I was a kid, almost NO women worked. Of course, we had a tiny house, and only one car and one TV. So, things were quite different then. :-)
Anyway... thanks of the link. I intend to play around on it.
For the record, anyone who knows the two of us will quickly tell you: It was I who "married well". :-)
She keeps our world together.