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ml110
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i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
ok... LOL with all this SAHM talk, LOL i'm super jealous of my best friend. she got married last august and has never worked since. she has THREE degrees ( el. ed, deaf ed, early childhood ed.) and never used them after her parents paid for 4 years of out of state tuition. she basically graduated, met her DH and said " i'm not working". they live out in PA, having a brand new house built, have 2 brand new cars... shes living the life... LOL
they are having their first baby in january, so i guess then she'll have a reason to be at home.. but on days like this when its rainy and i don't feel like being stuck at work, i REALLY envy her....
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nov04libride
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
I wouldn't want to not work without a child. I'd feel like my life was kind of meaningless. So what if my house was spotless...It would certainly be easier, but I feel like the mark I make on the world will be through the work I am doing. So chin up!
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| Posted 10/11/06 11:17 AM |
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neenie
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Posted by nov04libride
I wouldn't want to not work without a child. I'd feel like my life was kind of meaningless. So what if my house was spotless...It would certainly be easier, but I feel like the mark I make on the world will be through the work I am doing. So chin up!
well said! and i totally agree!
granted... there are days where i wish i could just do whatever i want, and not have to think about working, etc.... but at the end of the day, i need something to show for Myself
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| Posted 10/11/06 11:20 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
im sure its nice to have all that free time to yourself but its gets old.
now the income part, that would be nice. but i still would want to work and/or do something of purpose
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MegZee
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
id love to see her cc blls. she probably shops all day long. i have no kids, but if i didnt work, i would need to do something - volunteer, ANYTHING!
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Hi-Fi55
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
the grass isn't always greener on the other side....
What may look like perfection and the ideal life isn't always what it appears to be.
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
I am not the stay at home type because I am easily bored. However, if your friend is happy and that kind of lifestyle suits then good for her. Some women are the stay at home type while some women are not. To each his own.
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| Posted 10/11/06 11:30 AM |
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nferrandi
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
I can totally relate!!! I feel like that alot when I talk to some of my parents(I'm a dance teacher.) They are able to be SAHM, they drive around in their ridiculously expensive SUVS, wear fabulous clothes and live in mini-mansions in one of the wealthiest areas of the country. I always catch myself wondering what the hecl their DH's do for a living. 
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Christine
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Posted by ml110
ok... LOL with all this SAHM talk, LOL i'm super jealous of my best friend. she got married last august and has never worked since. she has THREE degrees ( el. ed, deaf ed, early childhood ed.) and never used them after her parents paid for 4 years of out of state tuition. she basically graduated, met her DH and said " i'm not working". they live out in PA, having a brand new house built, have 2 brand new cars... shes living the life... LOL
they are having their first baby in january, so i guess then she'll have a reason to be at home.. but on days like this when its rainy and i don't feel like being stuck at work, i REALLY envy her....
I am with you!! I'd at least love the option of not having to work. For me, not working wouldn't mean sitting around or shopping all day. I can easily find constructive things to do with my time as well as be able to spend the time I want/need taking care of my home, my DH and myself. 
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SuzyQ
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
I am a SAHM to-be. When we moved out of state for DH's promotion we had just found out that I am PG. We decided that I would stay home as long as we could afford it. I thought I'd be bored, but I am not at all. I do feel guilty, but I know that will change when the baby's here. I have to say though that I do miss the interaction with people and I know it would have helped me to meet people in our new city. There are definitely pro's and con's and it also depends on your personality. I really thought it would drive me nuts and I would be bored, but I have been busy getting settled and getting ready for the baby. So far I love it (for the most part.)
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Kristin616
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Posted by Hi-Fi55
the grass isn't always greener on the other side....
What may look like perfection and the ideal life isn't always what it appears to be.
Couldn't have said it better!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Posted by Klomo906
Posted by Hi-Fi55
the grass isn't always greener on the other side....
What may look like perfection and the ideal life isn't always what it appears to be.
Couldn't have said it better!
I agree!
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pmpkn087
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by Klomo906
Posted by Hi-Fi55
the grass isn't always greener on the other side....
What may look like perfection and the ideal life isn't always what it appears to be.
Couldn't have said it better!
I agree!
I was going to say the same thing. I have learned that if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
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Eva Luna
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
I could be wrong, but I think you posted about this on LIW a long time ago. Yes...there may be a bit of jealousy on your part. But remember that you don't know what she goes through in her daily life...
I don't envy my sister who stays home (she works from home) with my 2 yr. old nephew. She's never "not doing" and I would go crazy.
Staying at home isn't for everyone.
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: i think i have a jealousy problem- LOL
Someone's always richer, thinner, smarter! Try not to compare. I'm sure you have many things she would like to have.
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