The house was already affordable without the spouse needing a job, albeit with some possible unpleasantness like not being able to drive around for fun every da

The house was already affordable without the spouse needing a job, albeit with some possible unpleasantness like not being able to drive around for fun every day of the week. But if the spouse chooses to take a job, affording that house becomes really comfortable. Which only goes to show just how affordable housing really is.