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I don’t think anyone would argue that it’s a dual income economy for today’s middle class couples, but here I am earning a decent income and forced to practically live as a hermit due to my financial situation. Now the bitching starts……

Let me catch you up to speed. Nearly ten years ago, I took the plunge and married my long time girlfriend; who had always worked I might add, and proceeded to raise a wonderful son with her. When our son was born we decided that it would make more sense for her to stay home and tend to him while I worked, but with an understanding; at least on my end, of her returning to the work force when he started school. Now somewhere during this period I believe my wife took a liking to the whole “housewife” role because it’s been three years since my son’s started school and she just flat out refuses to work.

What’s the point of complaining about it? I have no idea, because at the end of the day she is a good wife who loves me and my son, but the money issue remains a sticking point. Even with a total lack of “mad money” I’ve still managed to provide a home, car, heat, put food on the table and buy the odd case of beer, but I’m left with a guilty feeling for not being able to provide all the “toys” our two income friends have.

Where is the darling wife tonight? She has two serious hobbies, one of which she is currently engaged in; shopping, and the other seemingly harmless pastime scrapbooking. Now, I’m not a completely heartless bastard, I support her extravagant hobbies but both of them cost money; she refuses to earn any, and I’m left home typing this blog post instead of drinking with the boys.

Well folks that’s it for tonight, but I have a long list of gripes with the world I live in so stay tuned.