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~Baby D~
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They need a reality check...must not be wanting much out of life. |
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Marilyn C
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I would ask that person to realize that they still need to better themselves in some way...in the event that the marriage ends through death, divorce or desertion.... |
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Mare027
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If their focus is on staying home to take care of kids, then I'd say good for them...If their focus is on leeching off of someone while they just pamper themselves (gym, tanning, manicures, etc.), then I think I'd say they were gross. |
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ANDRE L
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"You're a wife."
Its very telling how much power men give women, that over 98% of all stay at home spouses are women. Thats a pretty cushy gig, and the proof of that is all the masses of daytime TV that is aimed right at and for women. People watching hours of TV aren't working very hard, if at all. |
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Shana
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Why bother? They're obviously a tactless individual. |
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Jess
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I'm really sick of women nowadays thinking it's their husband's "job" to take care of them. If the kids are really young then I say it's fine to stay home and take care of them, but if they're in school all day there's no reason the wife shouldn't be working and helping to support the family. Even if she doesn't "need" to work, it's good to anyway because it gets her out of the house and interacting with adults, and gives her a sense of self worth. Who feels good about themselves when they're just sitting around all day? I think the novelty would wear off pretty quick.
I agree with Marilyn (right below me) as well. I've seen it happen so many times that the wife doesn't work either because she doesn't "have" to, her husband doesn't want her to, etc. Then what happens? Her husband has an accident and can't work, her husband dies, they get divorced...then where is she? Left with no money, no skills, and no way to support herself and her kids.
They think, "Well, I'll have money from alimony or child support, or money that he leaves me in his will." Well guess what, he may not give you squat for alimony, child support is for the child not the wife, and money from a will only lasts for so long. There is still a mortgage, bills, a car to pay for...I wish that more women would wake up and realize they need to learn how to take care of themselves. Kudos to those who do! |
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pictureshygirl
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I would say this person only got married for selfish reasons, and it is a wrong way to begin a marriage when marriage should be a team effort, with two people working towards dreams and a future. |
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***~***
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You lucky *****? |
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PJ
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I think those kind of people are sponges. If you are able to work - you should be working - not allowing someone else to support your lazy a**. |
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PointsPrincess
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i probably would have to control my laughter. and, not say anything, because i have manners sometimes. i might be able to manage an "ok" between stifled giggles.
then i'd probably go post it on yahoo answers. :) |
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golfgirl3
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I would say congratulations! It is great that someone who is married does not have to work, but they should not rub it in. I am married and I also work to support my family. I think your friend is compensating for a sense of worth by stating she or he does not have to work because they are married. I have been on both sides of the fence, and the commonality of both is that we strive to find some sense of worth either at home or in the office. |
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megj416
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If they are planning on having children that is better anyway. |
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DEBBY'S BABY
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Nothing!! Some people don't have to work because their spouse takes care of them. |
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Lucius V
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If they can get away with it that's totally legitimate |
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Knowitall
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congrats!!!
My wife stopped working when we had kids...she wanted to raise them and not have a daycare do it for her. We where lucky we could do that and we also have a little smaller house and a little less...but we where willing to make that sacrifice.
My wife was the hardest worker I know as a stay home mom.
getting alot out of life...doesn't come from a store.
On your death bed will your regret not working overtime or owning a better car....or spending more time with those you love? |
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MissE
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You are a user and you are sponging off your spouse.
There are reasons why people can't or won't work. Health issues, in some cases small children (though that is a personal choice) Living in the middle of nowhere things like that.
However marriage is not a good enough reason IMO. I cannot phantom why anybody would want to remain home just because they are married (except as mentioned earlier if there are small children involved).
Can you just imagine having to live off somebody else's money? How rude that is. |
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attieh_is_a_princess
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I would tell them to at least get a part time job so they won't have to rely on their significant other for their major and minor needs. And to remember, no one stays alive forever. Sooner or later you'll have to take care of yourself. |
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Bubz
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UGH welcome to this century. |
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Morbid One
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They married well... |
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SuperVibrationalEscrow
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Good for them. If a couple has it worked out where one makes the money and the other stays home that is great. I wish I could tell my wife that she could just stay home. |
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AXA due 8/09
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AWESOME!!! |
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Callie 2
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That you have a great arrangement with your spouse!! =) |
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Ali
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i married someone with money so i don't have to work. |
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SurrepTRIXus ♥'s Sarcasm
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"Wow, I wish I had that luxury! Well, at least you get to focus on getting your degree, right?" |
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T19
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That they are much luckier than I am...!!! |
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Steph
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I would assume they were comfortable. |
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Violet Pearl
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Let's have lunch together and go shopping. I'm free all week |
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daljack -a girl
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Good for you!!!!
I'm one of those people.....I work because I want to. |
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rgs3girls
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I don't work because my husband doesn't want me to work, however I work all day , everyday for my house. So I still work, I just work at home.... Dinner, cleaning, laundry, etc... and kids are a fulltime job.... |
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stephy
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I am married so I don't work outside the home. But I have to take care of the kids and clean the house.
If they truly got to stay at home and do nothing I would probably not be talking to them out of sheer jealously. |
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