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Do differences in income between partners create problems in relationships?
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I think it could yes.... I think money is a sensitive subject period. One that I am not fond of discussing often that is for sure.
Disparities in income, bills owed and finances in general can be a sore point for us. We've gotten better at it, but when I was out of work it became a subject and situation that was out of my control. Sensitivities, tact and ground rules are all needed when entering this danger zone.
Problems are in peoples heads. Money only brings them out. Btw, I think I lost a couple friends back home who thought I married you because you're rich, and also for a green card. Lol. Fuck them, I don't want them as friends anyway anymore. Lol
Whenever one or the other feels like they are paying more than the other is, and/or when one gets stressed about bills when they can't be frivolous just once.
Fortunately I am able to make enough $$$ for my wife to be at home. She has a full-time job caring for the kids and household. I would think our salaries are equal. Money is the #1 cause of marriage problems.
And I am so grateful! So I try not to spend too much :) I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Female, 41-50 years, Married, VA, US | Nov 21, 2013
Female, 41-50 years, Married, VA, US | Nov 21, 2013
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If it's prolonged over a long period of time, yes, it would. But if your goals are aligned and you're total partners and open and honest about it, then it's
I think it can only if ther person who makes more money uses it over the other person as a power thing. or if the person who makes less money expects to be taken care of without contributing in their own way. in other words, no matter what your financial situation is, each partner must give of themselves.
it can just not in our house
I don't think the income differences are fundamentally what causes the problems, so much as unresolved differences in expectations about things like money management, spending, and standard of living. Plenty of women (and a few men) stay home with children while their partners work to earn income outside the home. As long as both are in agreement about household economics.
nope! my baby is going to make a lot of money and he'll support me and our 12 children with it! :)
It shouldn't, but yes. Hopefully that's an area we grow in
Nope, not for us. We really trust each-other when it comes to financial stuff.
We will find out but I think we will be able to look past trivial matters and focus on each other and how we support one another.
No... It's about being generous and sharing is careing
I sure hope not. I can't keep up with mad money matt!
