One in which, although husband and wife works. The wife makes much more money than the husband and pays the bulk of the bills, ie mortgage, utility bills, car payments, while the husband just helps out where he can ie food expenses, not able to provide too much because he is still is paying back student loans.
2007-12-31 06:37:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
All of you have given excellent answers, even the people who say "no marriages work", which seems that way these days.
2007-12-31 07:33:50 · update #1
I think marriage can work in many circumstances your helping him right now to pay off his debt and when that is done he will have more money to spoil you. I think a woman making more then the man is fine unless your a egocentric jerk then I think most guys would be fine with there woman making more money. I know I wouldn't mind because my honey likes to spoil me with stuff so she m,akes more money I get more stuff win win I don't care personally. All money in marriage is used to make the marriage work better so if you are working together as a couple to pay bills and get out of debt then great.
The one big thing never fight about MONEY it is just a messy road to divorce. It is just paper you have rough times with finances it is normal just don't let it mess up your marriage.
God Bless and Best Wishes.
And a Happy New Year
2007-12-31 06:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't it work??? Marriage is an equal partnership in which both parties contribute the best that they can. Just because the wife happens to make more money than the husband is irrelevant. The main thing is that they treat each other as equals with love and respect.
2007-12-31 14:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tom P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally a man pays for everything? What is it with women always wanting a guy to make more/equal than them, but never less, or they feel uncomfortable? Men have been doing this for generations! It's fine, be happy!
To quote the wonder pets:
What's gonna work? Team work!!
2007-12-31 14:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lv Dr. 4U 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i make more money than my hubby does and i do pay more of the bills, rent etc...and since we have 1 bank account it makes no difference to either one of us. as long as we have money for the rent, bills, food, gas etc...that's all that matters!
2007-12-31 14:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by loriloriloriloriv 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. One of my friends is actually a housedad. His wife makes about $2 million a year while he stays home, does the laundry, takes care of the kids and the house while she works. They have a wonderful marriage and love each other very much.
2007-12-31 14:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only time a marriage will work is if you both want it to.
I have a very non traditional marriage... I own my own home, pay all of my own bills, buy half of the food, and have been in a wonderful loving relationship for seven years with my 'husband' who doesn't live with me. He's at my place every day, does all of the maintenance and buys food half of the time, cleans the house, takes care of the pets, provides moral and emotional support for me, and then goes home to sleep. We consider ourselves married, even though we don't have the 'documentation'. He has a few bills such as our storage unit and our water treatment, but all in all, the household is financially mine. He lives with his parents to help them out, and I am fine with that. The living situation will eventually change when children become a part of the equation, but, generally speaking, financially it will pretty much stay the same. Our situation is our situation, and no one else has to be happy with it but us. Same with you. If you're happy with the situation, then it will work, but if you feel used, or neglected because of the money, then the two of you need to sit down and work out some kind of an agreement. maybe you each pay a portion based on percentages... who knows. it's all up to you.
2007-12-31 14:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Now days most women make more money than men.So if the husband can deal with it,until he gets on his feet to help out more,then I don't see a problem with it.It would be different if he wasn't doing anything,but he is trying to do his part.And if the wife is ok with it so be it.That's what marriage is all about,the good with the bad,the ups and downs with money,children etc.
2007-12-31 14:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by glorene b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are most marriages are lopsided in one way or another. A guys self esteem is tied to his career success and being a good provider, so it may be hard for both of you, but look at it as if you are working toward a future together when you can both be equal contributors. You should discuss this and have a plan as to what each of you will do in keeping the marriage sound. It might also be possible to refinance some of the loans if they seem to eat away too much of his salary.
2007-12-31 14:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I must be in a non-traditional marriage. I never liked the "traditional" label anyway, as it makes me feel old-fashioned, conservative, and set in my ways. My wife makes more money than I do, and I am thankful for all of the money that she earns. At the end of the day, it all goes into the same pot, so what's the difference? Our marriage is good, but it has it's ups and downs. So, for the moment, I would say it works. Unlike many relationships, money is never a "hot button" issue for us.
2007-12-31 14:48:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they work
2007-12-31 14:46:27 · answer #10 · answered by Joe S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋