Ok have name changed for this just in case I get flamed and this thread follows me around
I have a friend, let's call her A, and we both had our first DC around the same time (few months apart). I went back to work after 10 months because if I don't work bills and mortgage don't get paid. My DH works too but living in the South East we need two salaries to make things work.
A is married to a banker who makes really good money, enough for her to have the CHOICE whether to work or not. She's chosen to be a SAHM.
Problem is she complains to me all the time about how exhausted she is and doesn't realise actually what a privilege it is to be at home with your young children without worrying about money. If her DC has had a bad night sleep for example, she doesn't have to get up at 6am for work regardless the next day, she can take it easy at home and maybe even nap while her baby naps!
Does my friend not realise how lucky she is? Or am I just bitter and jealous?
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Friend doesn't realise being a SAHM is a privilege, or AIBU?
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notasahp · 20/01/2019 19:26
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