The article: http://www.babble.com/relationships/being-a-stay-at-home-parent-is-a-luxury-for-your-spouse/

This came up on my somewhat distant cousin's Facebook today. I really enjoyed the article because I think it shows how a stay-at-home partner fits into a relationship. When school is 9-3 and work is 7:30-6 it's nice to have someone at home for the kids. Or simply home during the day handling the chores so together time is spent - together. Weekends, evenings, you don't have to think about laundry and grocery shopping. You have a partner who handles it while you are off at work. You can come home to a relaxing home.