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Originally Posted by Munchkin03
I don't mean material possessions. It's really nice to come home to a place where the beds are made, things are clean, and you know that someone, out of love, cares enough about the home, and the people inside of it, to make sure that things are clean and a good meal will be made, etc. That, not what "stuff" you have, defines quality of life.
So, yes, having one person--regardless of gender--at home does increase the quality of life.
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I feel you. Just a thought, though. My mom worked, and we had all of the above. Beds were made before anyone left for work/school, daily cleaning was done each evening in preparation for the next day, and a homemade meal was prepared every night btwn 6 and 7. Additionally, I got daily assistance w/homework, door to door car service (I never had to rely on public transportation), and parental attendance at every school function under the sun (believe me, I was in a lot of crap) including school field trips (you know it was fun times when you could pick your own group since your parent was the chaperone). My parents will celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary next June. I'm not taking anything away from having someone stay home, but I just want to point out that 2 working parents does not equal a sacrafice in quality of life.
*Sidenote* I need to go send my parents some flowers b/c they worked hard as hell!