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What do you think of it and why?

I think it's ok, but should be phased out after a few years. If the person receiving it has chosen to not try to find work, it should stop.

A lot of the people who are awarded alimony haven't worked in years. They stayed home with the kids. Their work skills need refreshing. That's why I think alimony can help them for a few years, until they get on their feet.

A lot of times both mom AND dad decided mom would stay home. Heck, maybe the dad asked mom to stay home while he worked. It's often not a choice the woman made alone.

What's your relationship with your dad like?

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All this mini wife stuff has me thinking.

I'm close with my dad. We do stuff together. We go to political events, saw "Skyfall," etc. Our spouses aren't always there. Sometimes he and I will get a bite to eat-without our spouses. However, I never fawned all over him. Sometimes he'll put an arm around me or something, but all the over the top fawning stopped decades ago.

As a teen I knew my dad was someone I could confide in and look to for love and support. But I didn't sit on his lap. I never put my boobs in his face. And he NEVER encouraged gross behavior.

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