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In reply to the discussion: I'm surprised how many DU'ers think aknowledging white male privilege is somehow bigoted [View all]Nikia
(11,411 posts)The younger of which is 5 months old.
He has some obstacles that prevent him from finding employment that pays decently.
The only benefit to me being home instead would be that I wouldn't have to pump and could breast feed my baby directly all day. I have done a good job keeping up though (my son has never needed formula) and only have to worry about it for another seven months at most. He probably does better than I do taking care of the children all day.
I am a bit more thrifty than him so he generally has chosen to make major purchases. He did that earlier in our marriage when he made more than me too. My MIL stayed home and made all major purchases because she liked shopping and my FIL didn't want to be bothered with it. My grandmother stayed home and wasn't "allowed" to make any major purchases. I think making major purchases doesn't necessarily have to do with who stays home.
As far as I know, we aren't close to divorce.