How do you distribute financial responsibility in a marriage?
Assuming 1 partner makes 3 times more money than the other, what is the fair distribution of expenses?
Top | Newest First | Oldest First
View 1 more replies »
Ismiles001 · 56-60, M
@Callmewhatyouwill Yep, you are Married :)
@Ismiles001 was.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
@Callmewhatyouwill mines a great saver, luckily she don't touch my business or play account
Ismiles001 · 56-60, M
pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M
SheikYerbouti · 51-55, M
indyjoe · 56-60, M
Doesn't matter with us...all of mine and my wife's income goes into one joint account and we pay for everything out of that (we pool our savings too). The only drawback we've found is that you can't really surprise each other with a gift because the other will know that the money came out for it😁
SW-User
It all depends. If one person has the more domestic role then that should be reflected in the sharing. However if home life is shared down the middle i.e. a professional couple then bills should be halved and each keeps whatever is left from their salary.
TexChik · F
A marriage is an equal partnership, however with finances , who ever wants that responsibility should be given the reins.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@TexChik In our marriage we share the responsibility, we make all decisions together. We know what we can afford and what we can't. We never make any purchase without discussing it first. The only "division" is she keeps track of what is in the accounts and paying the bills, and I take care of the shopping (groceries and other necessities). We've never had a problem with our system at all.
tiggerandariel13 · 41-45, MVIP
me and my g/f share financial responsibility we have money saved she works and I stay home with the kids
MarineBob · 56-60, M
why do you feel the need to distribute it. it's both of yours
Darkchocolate · 31-35, M
50-50 , but if one is short they other pitches in.