It was made much easier by the fact that neither of us strongly wanted children. There's an assumption (social and perhaps hormonal as well) that women will be

It was made much easier by the fact that neither of us strongly wanted children. There's an assumption (social and perhaps hormonal as well) that women will be the primary caregiver, which is a huge wrench in the works of having a career. I think more women would give it a try if the roles were fully discussed and agreed upon.