Why or why not?
2006-11-01 09:03:27 · 14 answers · asked by truthyness 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Sometimes, it depends on what we're talking about. I make the money decisions, because I control the finances and pay the bills. As far as everything else, my husband makes the decisions because he does make the most money.
2006-11-01 09:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by BeezKneez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if the relationship is less than good - that one can hold that over another's head, so to speak. I think it really depends upon the attitudes that are brought to the marriage. My husband can be quite chauvinistic at times, and at other times totally not. Part of this is his upbringing (he can regress). I would prefer to have it a bit more even-handed. I'm very good with money (only spend what's really needed, no luxuries), but in school for a second career, so I'm not earning now. But later on, I will have a good income to match his or better - soooo - we'll see! I think overall if a woman is earning a good income she will have more power in the relationship - that's what I've seen overall.
2006-11-01 17:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We make about the same amount, but he doesnt have any credit or even a bank account and he's 22! Iv bought 4 cars on my since 18 due to my excellent credit. I dont look down on him for this but I would like for him to show some responsibility and get at least a bank account or start building credit some how. I dont think either of us have more power then the other.
2006-11-01 17:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if you are involved in a loving relationship then money isn't an issue and should not be used as a power status to begin with.
2006-11-01 17:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I've made more money than my husband during our five years of marriage, but have made all the decisions concerning major purchases (houses, cars) and investments. We discuss everything, however the bottom line decisions are made by me.
Now I'm not working (by choice for the last three months) and I still make the decisions concerning major purchases and investments. Making more money has nothing to do with it for us; it's the fact that I'm a little better at making these decisions than he is. That's just how it works for us.
2006-11-01 17:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Le_Roche 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I aways try to ensure we pay straight down the middle in all bills even if that makes me short of money therefore nobody has the power
2006-11-01 17:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because my husband respects me and would never use that as a position of power. He is a very kind and loving man!
2006-11-01 17:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by redbeansandrice 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm...NO! We live in the same house. All of the money goes in the same account, it's all spent on the same "bills"...Then if there is any left....we each spent it how we want to....What's power got to do with it?
2006-11-01 17:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh hell yes! Money is power and whoever has it maintains control! Im just lucky it is me and I dont have to beg my man for money because that is ridiculous
2006-11-01 17:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by theotherwoman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no.. money doesnt make u powerful...
We deal with love, equality, respect, communication....
2006-11-01 17:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by Sicilian Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋