a friend just told me no way could say be a sahm, as its sad to be financially dependent on a man

[robinredbreast]

yes you guessed it im a sahm

eveb if i workd fulltime i wouldnt have nogh mony on my own to pay for everything

she was saying to me about someone else we both know

but my feelings are we[society] are dependent on each other really

even if i did split up with dh, which im sure wont happen, id probably have to claim benefits or something

help me articlate what im trying to say, well if you know what im trying to say

basically that theres many ways we are dependent on others, and financally is just one of them

Agree with all the other comments here re: partnership.
The wicked side of me would say "how sad to only consider your worth to be how much money you can make", the sensible side agrees that the "how kind of you to be concerned, but I'm fine thank you" is actually much better.

I have a picture in my head of VVV struggling with foam and ladyshaver and a briefcase, looking at her watch....

LOL! Exchange briefcase for large red handbag and you'd not be far off