Icebreakers
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Do differences in income between partners create problems in relationships?
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Not at all, she's retired and I still work! The only problem this causes is I'm jealous of her and wish I was retired.
It's definitely a sensitive subject, but it just depends on the individual's view on money and respecting each other's financial situation.
Not in our case.
potentially, but not necessarily.
I don't think so at all. Money shouldn't matter in a relationship. One should also not lose one's identity in a relationship and earning your own money gives you individuality.
yes! it creates dependency issues and puts a LOT of stress on the primary bread winner to continue and better the other persons lifestyle.
I see how it could but it doesn't cause any issues between us.
Of course it can, which is why it's important to recognize someones value beyond how much money they bring into the house.
I wish ..;)
Yes if the relationship is based more on utility as opposed to love.
eu acho que se existe amor em um relacionamento saudavel as possívels differencias sao situacoes que provocam falar se e conhecer se
I think unless there is a clear and solid understanding of how to income is distributed, it can become tense and possibly cause irreparable damage.
Nah...
Not sure. We have similar incomes.
Not at all. I think we have the right balance.
