Originally Posted by
AKpilot
SPOUSES (and kids) ARE DREAM KILLERS.
@AKpilot
Really. I guess you would rather hand fly an ILS than be with your family. I feel bad for you; and your family. Must be a real family first kinda guy.
@chicwithwings
Finding the right spouse is imperative and more difficult than it sounds. Make sure your future husband has lived the lifestyle with you before you tie the knot. Living together is a good idea. That way he sees first hand what your lifestyle is like.
Have serious conversations about what having kids would be like. Can he be on his own with the kids for 2,3,4 days at a time? Would he resent you for it? Will he expect you to do all the cleaning,cooking, and child care when you get home from a trip; because he just did all that on his own for the past few days?
I suppose you should even ask yourself if YOU could leave your kids for that length of time. Some mothers have a very very difficult time leaving their young children for even one night.
@romeojulietlima
I agree do not. Do not. Do not. Marry another pilot or flight attendant.