Should a man's money be considered his housewife's money too?

Question

If you're a housewife, does your husband tells you that his money is your money too? Guys, would you consider that your money is your housewife's money too, or only your money?

HaveNoName · Accepted Answer

That is the way we have led our marriage. No issues. Its all a matter of trust and level of responsibility of the wife. Fortunately, mine is extreme good at that. Its the materialistic amd high maintenance women who are generally less responsible.

Moreover, she wanted to put her amount of income (albeit a smaller amount) in a common account but I forced her to keep it in a separate sub account. Her income is her additional pocket money. I rather ler her enjoy it the way she likes.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It's called a PARTNERSHIP for a reason. What's mine is your what's yours is mine if you don't like that arrangement you need to stipulate that from the beginning.

Different partnerships have different dynamics so have thier own allowances to speak of. Some pay bill a, b, c while the other pays bill x, y, z. Each relationship has to work that out for themselves. But a housewife IS an occupation as well.

Spongebobssocks · Accepted Answer

In a way yes but also no. I mean in that form of marriage the kids and wife need to have money for groceries, clothes etc. But in the end he makes the finale desition. Becuse he earned it. But then again the wife and kids still have rights😅 That's how I see it at least:)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Ofc! In marriage, it’s conjugal ain’t it? He’s working and she’s running the household while he’s away. Childcare ain’t free and housekeeping isn’t either!

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Yeah I can’t even comment on this right now.. I’m too tired… but I’m pretty sure you can get an idea of what I would say🤷‍♀️

AviatorTom · Answer

Simple answer... YES.  Marriage us a partnership, where you share things... money is one of them.

Kellokittie · Answer

I believe it is both parties responsibility to take care of one another. That takes consideration of one another and love at all times. Give 100%at all times. It will balance itself out. I’m an independent woman that has raised my 15 year old daughter on my own. I've been dating the man I've been waiting for my whole life for the past year and for the first time in my life, i lost my job, and have been taken care of, without stress, or grief, it guilt, knowing everything’s taken care of and okay for the past month because i have an amazing man and partner. I’ve since found a new job and start in a few weeks, but anyone that knows what it’s like to do things on your own, understand that during times like these are usually very stressful and i cannot stress enough this bottom line: it’s not about money. It’s not about who what blah blah blah. You take care of one another. When their weak you pick up the slack and they’re going to do the same for you. Fuck all this entitlement and finger pointing. That’s not love.

Lliam · Answer

In our household, we are partners and our incomes are shared for our mutual needs and our future.

My income goes into a joint account to which she also contributes to cover the monthly bills.
She is self employed and has a separate business account so as not to confuse her business expenses with our household bills and savings.

She has a cash-back credit card that we both use for gas and groceries. She pays that off every month so as to avoid interest payments.

I have a credit card with a 1% interest rate that we both use. I use it for on-line purchases but she usually uses her cash-back card for hers.

She also earns cash that we use for different things.

We make mutual decisions on larger expenditures.

But both of us consider our income to be mutual. We work together as a team, whether or not one of us earns more than the other. Neither of us are frivolous with money because we have to consider our future together.

rigmarole · Answer

Nope. Both husband and wife should contribute equally towards necessary household expenses and base expenses for their children's survival. Each should drop a certain amount into an operating account and maybe a reserve account each month. Beyond that, how each chooses to invest or spend their extra income should be up to them because they earned it. That doesn't mean either can't splurge and spoil their partner or children with some of their disposal income from time to time out of charity and kindness, but neither is entitled to what the other person is working for. Getting married isn't suppose to be a way to get access to someone else's earning potential. If you care for each other, you will take care of one another the best you can especially if hard times, sickness, or unemployment occur comes, but they aren't entitle to just dip into your account and blow your savings because you wanted to spend your life with them.

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

It depends on the deal between You. If it was the state-sanctioned parody of marriage and the relationship between us got strained, I'd never hand my potential enemy more advantage over me. If it was the true, traditional, purely Catholic marriage, though, I'd be perfectly fine with sharing my finances with my wife.

Billlewis · Answer

No, under no circumstances whatsoever should a guy's money be considered mutually possessed by both he and his wife or girlfriend -- any and all money or other items/material of value should be considered solely and exclusively as the woman's property.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

If she does a job... you pay her. If I do a job... fuck you, pay me. If I'm doing something that would cost you more like babysitting... fuck you, pay me.

With that said, if you try to cut me out and use me as cheap labor... I'm not going to say more... you should've just paid me and now there is consequences. And I will enjoy delivering consequences.

She gets what she earns. But I won't be a Jew about it... she'll get her tips.

leahzrc · Answer

My red pill boyfriend insinuates that man's role is to support the unit financially

Apple1996 · Answer

Yes I think so. Me and my husband share all our money

LiamJHayden · Answer

Whatever the couple decides, but if she is staying home and taking care of the children and the house, yes, she should at least have substantial access.

thegreenyogi · Answer

No not really in my opinion. I believe in sharing money to pay or go towards a common goal like paying the bills or buying a house together but it should never get confused with it propriety of everyone.

artgorgeous · Answer

Yes, her money too except she has limited access to them and controlled spending.

Dinn3r · Answer

Yes if I had a house wife my money would be her money as well. Unless she is ungrateful or terrible spender. Then that’s my money.

turnpost · Answer

The couple is willing to die for eachother, surely he or she can spare some money for his wife or husband.

nastyb · Answer

LEGALLY, YES. ANY MONEY THAT YOU MAKE IS ALSO MONEY THAT YOUR WIFE OWNS. if you aren't aware of this unwritten rule, then you shouldn't get married. this is what separates marriage from roommating.

Anpu23 · Answer

Well our money is in an account with both of our names on it. We also both have private accounts and lastly my companies money belongs to it, and is controlled by me. So yes and no.

BunBun369 · Answer

Yes tf y'all a team. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. And that goes if the woman is working and the man is at home taking care of business. It shouldn't matter. Together it makes one person!

Anonymous · Answer

In a traditional household where the man works and the woman stays home? Yes. In a modern feminist piece of shit household no.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

This says it all.

catarecute · Answer

its only your money make this clear to your "houswife" as this will give her a wake up call to get out of a relationship where she is being called a houswife ie devalued.

grega239 · Answer

When i lived with my ex i considered it ours.  Which was stuoud because she had a job

whistlingwh0res · Answer

Technically yes but there are too many thief and change of hearts. It's safe to keep their own

Nikki1989 · Answer

Whatever works for the couple. For us, we have our own money. My husband pays the rent, I pay for the bills and food. That works for us.

Guido · Answer

We have 1 bank account and all money goes in there. There were lots if years she didn't work and looked after the kids and it didn't make any difference. We make decisions regarding money together.

jshm2 · Answer

Unless you have a prenup - it already is, as part of the marriage contract  Sheesh, you ever read a book?

Unit1 · Answer

When the man asked his wife to be a housewife, he agreed to it. He also shouldn't be so surprised when they divorce, that he'll pay her alimoney because of it.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Well, since women make between 65%-85% of consumer spending decisions, it's pretty clear women are in charge of the household money.

DextroShade · Answer

Yes but he gets a veto on her spending decisions.

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

One I would never marry a woman like that. Even if I was rich she's getting a job. A woman that doesn't work isn't worth a damn.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Nope.  If a person earns the money, it's theirs, not their spouse's.

Anonymous · Answer

no. i think that "housewife" needs a damn job LOL

BigDog1989 · Answer

If they're married, yeah. That's one of the reasons I don't want marriage

sheikalana · Answer

If they're married, Yes.

Sabretooth · Answer

In truth--nothing is yours... And, that goes for women, too. You share everything.

TruthBeTold77 · Answer

Yes..

Juxtapose · Answer

Haha no, I don't date bums.

Bloopbloopbloop · Answer

Yes it should

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