Do you believe that if a wife works her wages need to go to her husband?

Answer 1

dude this question belongs in medeival studies...

Answer 2

No, I believe people have different systems some work and keep what they make as their own and some combine. I think that is ridicules for her wages needing to go to her husband.

Answer 3

No, I believe that if a wife works, her wages need to go to the common fund. When I worked, both of our paychecks went into our shared bank account, and went to whatever we spent money on. We have never, and I don't see us ever, split our money into "his" and "hers".

I do know a lot of people who are married and both work and simply cannot agree on the money issue, so they keep entirely separate accounts, with each one being responsible for different bills and expenses. I guess that's fine for them, but it's not for me and my husband. We share a house, we share a bed, and we share the money. There are only two pieces of property we own that aren't in both our names--our vehicles. My truck is in my name only, and his is in his name only. We joke about that because my truck is bigger and worth more, but we also drive it more often because it's more comfortable. He drives, but I get to call the shots on music because it's "my" truck.

I guess what my opinion is is that married people need to work out a system which works for both of them and with which they can both feel comfortable. Money is, I believe, the number one cause of divorce in the US, so couples need to work that all out if they are going to make it work. The idea of either party's wages going exclusively to the other person is offensive to me personally, but hey, if it works for someone else, so be it.

I will just add that I am the bean counter in our family. I manage all the money. We make decisions about purchases together, but if someone is going to apply the brakes and say, "No, we can't do that right now," it's going to be me. That division of labor simply came about because I am better at handling money than my husband is, and because I am more organized about paying bills. I also do the taxes. That system works fine for us. If it stops working, I imagine we will come up with something else.

Answer 4

No. Both of them should decide what portion of THEIR wages should go to the household expenses account, savings, and whatever other accounts they choose. Then the person that oversees such accounts uses the funds accordingly.
You are presuming the husband oversees the money! I have always been the one in charge of paying bills, saving for future expenses and overseeing any investments. I did this for my mom when I was a teenager, for my husband and myself when we were married (at his request) and now for myself and my children.

Answer 5

We already did that. Abuse ran rampant. Women were considered subserviant. They were treated with disrespect. Men controlled the purse strings and abused that privilige. They used poor judgement and their homes, wives and children were neglected. (Not all, ok?) But this was the driving force for many.

So things changed and we have what society has become now. Female head of households. Now the home, vehicles, and children are provided for.

What's wrong with that? Just the fact that Dad has to deal with what he does/doesn't earn? Too bad. I manage the dollar a hell of a lot better than A Lot of men I've met. Money is the catalyst for a large percentage of divorces.

So, careful where you tread, son. With power comes responsibility, and as a group in general, you guys just arent' ready for it.

Answer 6

Absolutely not. I believe that both the husband's and wive's wage should be combined.

Answer 7

I think both should share their wages together...marriage isn't just about the husband or wife it's about both. So both should share their wages.

Answer 8

When I worked outside the home..my money went in our joint account to pay bills just like hubbys did.

Now I dont work outside the home,but own a flea mall booth and get paid once a month and that just gets cashed and we...blow it lol

My husband couldnt tell you how much money we have in the bank.I told him onetime and I thought he was gonna pass out.he didnt think we had so much :)

Answer 9

Absolutely! As the husband's wage need to go to his wife. SO she can spend what he earns and he can spend her salary.

Answer 10

NO! If anything it goes into the family account and frankly equal control of the finances...he may do the paperwork if it makes him feel better but equal say and control over finances. Marriage is a partnership.

Answer 11

No, both people's wages need to go towards the marital fund. Not one or the other.