To Mrs Pharoah,
I've been airline flying for about ten years or so. I have a wife, one beautiful child and we manage to make a nice life.
It has definately been easier since my wife has stopped 'normal' work. You know, Mon - Fri 9-5. She's been able to pick up some shift work, which can easily fit around my roster. Basically we get my roster mid month, and she will build her's around mine. Luckily she has some control over her shifts. Even without this luxury though, it's still managable.
I've flown with many guys/girls over the last few years. To try and gauge ANYTHING off this website is ambitious at best. You're seeing the 5% extreme who are many and varied, but more often than not jaded or angry at a percieved misgiving.
So I wish you good luck with managing the airline lifestyle- you can do it!
Nov