Have you (or has someone you know) had to convince your husband to live on less so you can stay home with the baby? If so, you’re in good company. LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2354917591429890https://www.suzannevenker.com/coaching/

More and more women are choosing to have children and remain single. When these women are asked why, most say it’s not that they don’t want to get married but that there are no longer any marriageable men from which to choose.  The so-called "rise" of women and lack of marriageable (read: gainfully employed) men is the #1 reason marriage in America has tanked. In this week's episode, Suzanne discusses 4 things Americans MUST begin to do if we ever expect to turn this mess around. Links: https://www.suzannevenker.com/the-war-on-men-ebook/ https://www.npr.org/2023/10/22/1207322878/single-parent-married-good-for-children-inequality https://www.foxnews.com/media/economist-makes-data-driven-case-stable-two-parent-households-clear-kids-benefit.amp

Is it possible to combine raising a family with the pursuit of a career? Does it have to be all or nothing? Suzanne reads an email from a woman who wants to know how to stay home with her baby but also be able to work part time and utilize her creative energy professionally.

Suzanne explains about some goings-on behind the scenes that are causing a bit of a gap in production.

Suzanne reads a letter from one of her coaching clients.

Suzanne reads a letter from a woman whose parents don't support her staying home with her babies and offers tips on how to live on less for those who are trying to save more money or move from two incomes to one.

Q&A: Suzanne reads listener emails and answers questions

Suzanne goes into greater detail to debunk the arguments Ellen Lamont made in the debate Suzanne did with her several weeks ago. https://munkdebates.com/podcasts/traditional-gender-role-in-marriage/ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/05/29/breadwinner-moms/ https://ifstudies.org/blog/husbands-with-much-higher-incomes-than-their-wives-have-a-lower-chance-of-divorce-https://www.npr.org/2015/02/08/384695833/what-happens-when-wives-earn-more-than-husbands https://www.washington.edu/news/2013/01/29/more-sex-for-married-couples-with-traditional-divisions-of-housework/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/countries-with-less-gender-equity-have-more-women-in-stem-huh/

Suzanne reads a letter from one of her listeners.

Suzanne discusses 9 topics couples should address before they get engaged. They are: 1. View of marriage as an institution 2. View on God/religion 3. Geography 4. Work/family plan 5. Money 6. Willingness to address conflict 7. Ability to set boundaries 8. Relationship history 9. Vacations