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Do differences in income between partners create problems in relationships?
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I believe there can be. especially if one of the partners doesn't feel appreciated for all their hard work. appreciation goes a long way.
I believe so. I make less than my husband so I feel like he holds that over my head. it also comes up in argument sometimes how he pays the mortgage and all. it's not that I don't appreciate that, but I try and pay whatever bills i can.
Sometimes depending on the situation and on people's personal preference.
I think it would be better for both partners making income.
I never want to depend on a man. I never want to be like my mother I never want my kids to have to deal with what I've gone through and dealt with.
So I will always make as much as I need to survive without him if need be. :)
I think it would be better for both partners making income.
I never want to depend on a man. I never want to be like my mother I never want my kids to have to deal with what I've gone through and dealt with.
So I will always make as much as I need to survive without him if need be. :)
if it interferes with one of their life aspirations yes- if it's mutually benefiting and both are happy with their jobs then why would it be
I think that if the differences are big then it can create some tension. i.e. no income v income or 5 figures v 6 figures. I know I find it difficult coping, I don't deal with dependency well. But im starting to bend a bit and would love for my husband to earn enough money so I didn't have to worry. He wouldn't hold this against me if this was the case. He isnt that kind of guy.
nope. we are both the same: not materialistic, sharing, unselfish and giving. Pisces pisces pisces!!!:-)
I think so, my wife likes to earn her money so if she isn't then it increases communication issues.
No I don't believe it does. Both people should use the money equally.
Eventually. It takes some clear expectations to work it out.
Ja nu wel hij heeft meer en merkt niet dat ie te kort heeft ik wel en wil niet altijd van hem profiteren
I think it does but it shouldn't.
I know I may get some hate but i think there is a very important place for more traditional gender roles. when couples start to do accounting with stuff (financial or otherwise) it is a slippery slope because it becomes hard to really quantify things. it could very quickly move to income which doesn't feel like the best way to judge someone's value in a relationship.
I know I may get some hate but i think there is a very important place for more traditional gender roles. when couples start to do accounting with stuff (financial or otherwise) it is a slippery slope because it becomes hard to really quantify things. it could very quickly move to income which doesn't feel like the best way to judge someone's value in a relationship.
Not if the man is secure with himself. Its a maturity and pride thing, also if she doesnt make him feel useless or less than her because of it.
Possibly, it depends on the couple. But with us, I don't think it'll be - for now, coz we don't share finances anyway.
Yes if the wife earns more. Yes gender equality is all the rage but people still have expectations which haven't changed completely. Also these things exist exist: ego, pride, society, chivalry, others and own expectations, self esteem, capitalism and fear of judgement...
but as one answer put it, a secure-mature man could
probably live happily under such circumstances
Male or Female, 31-35 years, Dating | Sep 02, 2013
Male or Female, 31-35 years, Dating | Sep 02, 2013
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Depends on the couple, but in my experiences whoever makes more feels entitled to the final say in a decision. Also they feel the need to bring it up in arguments. I don't think whoever makes more should ever turn into an argument. If both people are bringing money in then what's the big deal? Aren't people suppose to be equal in a relationship?
