Should the husband pay all of the household bills?

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Goforit1010 · Accepted Answer

My wife and I discussed this before we got married. We both make about the same amount of income. It turned out that me paying the mortgage was about the same as her paying the food, and all the utilities (gas, electric, cable, trash pickup, and the sewer bills). We both had our own credit cards and we pay for that on our own, including our own cars.

It's how you and your wife/future wife view finances. You both NEED to have a VERY up front and honest discussion about how money is handled between you. Whatever you come up with, do NOT forget about some type of savings.

She and I also came to an agreement that any purchases over $200, require both of us to talk about it and approve before the $$ is committed.

madhatters4 · Accepted Answer

i don't think so but how every household runs needs to be up to that individual household.

if one person's salary can take care of the whole family then that's great but in most cases (the vast majority of cases) it requires two salaries to maintain a household

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

In California, all marital assets are joint assets. They are both paying the bills no matter who writes the check.

That said, it is up to each couple to decide how they wish to/can handle their finances. There is no one right way to do it.

Poppykate · Accepted Answer

How about the option of the lady must pay her own way! I think if household expenses were worked out between a man and woman, the woman would be more expensive!

cinderelli · Accepted Answer

it doesn't have to be 50/50.. but both should be paying the bills.. one shouldn't mooch off the other..

Vanjasper · Answer

If the husband is the only earner then it's his responsibility. If both partners are earning. then it should be shared in a way that is benefical to both.

Anonymous · Answer

these people are still single bc of that mentality. i wouldn't marry someone who asks me for money ever. so obviously my husband is a real man and pays. not someone looking for a woman to support them. thats pathetic

TacosRAwesome · Answer

If only the husband is working for money, then I guess he has to. If both works, an arrangement is to be found.

disgustingweebtrash · Answer

Whoever is working should do it, but that means whoever isn't working should do all the household work. If you're both working then 50/50 does sound good.

BeautifulPromisesx · Answer

Depends on the couple and their relationship. My partner would want to do that.

rohun · Answer

its depend on his income and family situation. and in marriage life both people should have understand each other and care

Keiner · Answer

Considering that I believe women shouldn't go working in the first place when they are married, my answer would be yes.

fauchelevent · Answer

In most situations, no, it should be shared.

Sbelle · Answer

it's one account so really it's both

emerald77 · Answer

Depends on the income.

Rangers · Answer

No, it should be split

CT_CD · Answer

Husband should pay all bills

Anonymous · Answer

This question lacks context.

Anonymous · Answer

Mine certainly doesn't. I cover all bills

Blitzkrieger · Answer

no. other people living there should contribute.

bernardjacksonel · Answer

because my fiancés seem to think that it's law.

malaya20 · Answer

Uh no

ColoradoChick84 · Answer

Nope, he shouldn't

NaughtySarah · Answer

50/50

IHaveLists · Answer

Nope

legalboxers · Answer

50/50...

Anonymous · Answer

As she wish

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