Dear Queenie,
Recently I had an argument with a friend who said it was not right for me to let my husband take care of me and not go out and get a job and work like he does.
Queenie, he works all day at his job and I work all day taking care of the children and keeping the house clean and doing laundry and shopping for groceries and cooking and all like that.
What is a good answer I could have given her?—Happy housewife
Dear Housewife,
You could have told her just what you told me.
However, your friend may have been concerned because she thought you might not be prepared to cope financially if anything happens to your husband or if he loses his job.
Are you prepared for such a situation? If not, you should consider ways to prepare yourself, just in case. Consult a financial planner and, if necessary, find ways to continue your education.
You might also consider getting a part-time job one or two days (or evenings) a week to beef up your resumé just in case you ever need it. You might even find it interesting and enjoyable.
