Is it possible to have a healthy marital relationship when the sides differ too much in terms of wealth?

Question

Rich Hubby/Poor Wife or vice versa... Or this relationship creates undue pressure on the thinner side?

Answer 1

It can, if the money matters to you more than the marriage. Marriage is a partnership, and nothing is above the marriage to real partners. This isn't about idealism, it is about how we get through life together. If both parties are responsible, there should be no problem.

Answer 2

I guess it would depend on how much emphasis you place on money. If you don't care who earns more, then it's not an issue for you. I'd think of a marriage in terms of partnership, not "he earns more than me". My partner has more potential to earn than I do, and it's not an issue for us, because we're partners who love each other. I hope this helps some!

Answer 3

I think his attitude toward money and your attitude toward money are key.

I'd need more information to say more. Do you respect each other for the ways that you each acquire your money? Are you treated as an equal? If you're both working, are you both contributing equally to the chores, etc.?

Answer 4

I think if they love,respect and truly care about each other then it shouldn't matter. These things need discussed prior to marriage and everyone should know where they stand.

Answer 5

yes, the imbalance is created by the ideas and attitudes of the people not the wealth.

Answer 6

Why should it once you are married the wealth is one you share everything.

Answer 7

Once your married all money is suppose to be mutual.. so it shouldn't make a difference...

Answer 8

y does $$ matter... if youlove, respect, and trust one another then $$ should not be and issue