[dawn53]

I replied that we fit into the "average" figures as mentioned in someone else's post.

But I'm wondering why you would ask?

When I spoke of planning intimacy, having a teenager and elderly person living in your home, it takes a little inventive thinking, actually scheming, to have privacy and time.

[dram]

Agree about the teenager thing. Things only get more difficult. You really need a "plan". I have one in college this year and one is a senior in high school.

I have to admit that I am not finding any women that have posted so far that work full time. Who is Dr. Laura talking to?

I have been married for 20 yrs. I met my husband in 1982 while I was in the Navy, stationed in Hawaii. Husband is retired from service and working full time as am I.

I have been a nurse for 23 yrs. With over 65% of couples being two-income families this subject seems kind of moot now. This is not to say that a woman who chooses to stay home full-time and raise the kids is not working. They definitely are.

I am just wondering about those of us who also have worked full-time outside the home? I know when my hubby was in the Navy I made more money than he did during most of his career. I certainly didn't expect him to be waiting and ready for me at any time just because I had a longer commute and my income was higher. As a matter of fact, I come from a family of 4 girls and 1 boy and all of my sisters make more money than their husbands. One sister has a stay-at-home husband.

I just felt that this article was a bit outdated. Seems like it was more geared towards women in the 1950's.