Reply #31: I would say it's a perfectly acceptable arrangement with one caveat [View All]

[lukasahero]

Assuming it is agreed to by both parties is one thing but we also have to consider why it's financially a more viable option for most situations. i.e. - most of the time, the woman stays home because she earns less. It's a valuable exercise to at least consider why that is. Sometimes it's choice, sometimes it's not. So while the "decision" was mutually agreed upon, was the playing field for the decision actually level?

FTR - I've had two glasses of wine and don't want to ramble but I do want to say that my husband is far and away the most involved man I have ever known. He cleaned his own bathrooms long before we met and still does today (8 years after moving in together.) He's recently "retired" (health reasons) and suddenly I am the "breadwinner" while he stays home and cares for the house, dog, etc. It has been an interesting journey. I have a lot of thoughts on this issue.