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My relationship/view is unpopular with feminists, however I think the key factor that makes our relationship ok is that neither of us think that we are doing this because we *have to*.
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Hooper, this is what makes you and your wife very different than the article above. Kudos to you both for this attitude....I agree completely.....as I agree with Vick and his wife....if they both are happy with their choices, that's all that really matters.
CJ,
I have a similar story. My best friend and I have taken very different paths in life. She got her law degree, has no husband (or boyfriend for that matter) no children etc. I on the other hand, was married at 21 and now have 3 children. (with 1 on the way) Our stories differ though, in the sense that she and I are still best friends. We never run out of things to talk about. I've lived vicariously though her while she was attending university, helped her with essays (I'm the english person, she is the math person...lol) and I've really enjoyed the things I've learned along the way. She, lived vicariously through me...learning things about family and children (she was brought up in a very dysfunctional family) watching my successes and failures etc. Both of us have had many ups and downs along our chosen paths, but ultimately I think what keeps us friends on such a deep level is our similar morals and how we view the world.
Good post peaches....I agree.
Just to add to that, today, it is very difficult to run a family with just one income....hence another reason women need to be out in the workforce, whether they are single or married.
Last edited by gigi at Jun 28 2003, 09:02 AM