Dear Dr. Laura, 

Roughly one year ago, I started listening to you. At that time, I had a 6-month-old, and was heading back to work; however as a real estate appraiser, I worked from home. My husband worked from home two days a week.  I worked during nap times and at night, but I struggled to respect my husband. 

I read both of your books, "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" and "The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage" and truly could not find it in my heart to completely respect him as a man/father/husband because I wasn't able to be a stay-at-home mom. I finally challenged him to get a better job.  I told him I was not going to return to work once baby number two arrives June 2015.  I am very proud to say that by January my husband found a better paying job and I am officially a full-time stay-at-home mommy. Although we lost half of our income, it is so very possible to budget and live a happy life. AND because I was less stressed and was able to take care of him more, he was able to be happier and more productive at work...AND he just received a 50% raise making it possible to save for our first home and growing family!!! I now RESPECT my husband completely. I love you for who you are and what you do. Thank you for simply being you. 

Respectfully and gratefully, 

Anna