Big dreamer

Is it wrong that I just want to be a stay-at-home-wife? Ever since I was a little girl, when anyone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I knew I just wanted to be married. When I was young, everyone thought it was cute, but now, they think I'm a flake for not having any ambition to be somewhat independent. I look at it this way: men cheat on their wives who work, take care of the kids and don't have time to get pretty everyday with women who don't have those responsibilities and can wait on them hand and foot. So, why not just drop out of nursing school and start there?

I - and most everyone else - look at it this way: you're lazy and don't want to work, so you want to get married and have someone pay your way through life and in return you will, shop, look pretty and perform sensual/sexual favors.

You might as well be a stripper or a prostitute.

Actually, hitting the pole is not a bad idea: not only can you stay in school to legitimize your claim of working your way to a higher education, but you will put yourself in a position to meet guys who apparently have the capital to make it rain hundred dollar bills - as you shove your mentionables in their personal space. It's not a bad deal, really.

Look, it's 2012. The economy won't support big dreams like yours anymore. Most households have a hard time making things work on two incomes, let alone one. While there may be some truth to your statement of why men cheat ... there are other factors that affect relationships/marriages which have little to do with work.

 As a matter of fact, I could tell you that men cheat on kept women, too. So, wouldn't you like to be financially prepared in the (hypothetical) event of your replacement?

Plus, getting your degree and a job will not only help you prepare for the future, but it will increase your worth-and make you more desirable by giving you more options when it comes to dating. Most men like independent women more than lazy ass chicks looking for a free ride. It's the perfect bait and switch - they will think they are getting a capable, independent woman until you quit your job to pop out a few kids to secure him and his paycheck. Win.

Don't give up on your dreams, mama. Just grow up and smell the reality. No one wants to invest in long term baggage - no matter how pretty you dress it up.