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[quote=Anonymous]We’ve shared everything for years and years and years.

Yes and No.

Even if it’s not exact, it should *feel* fair.

If there are unfair feelings, make a plan. She was $1500 something. Or he wants $400 something.

Well, first, do you have the money?

If it’s 1500.. do you have $3000 you could both split?

If you don’t have 3,000, what timeframe does it take to set that up? Do that, and then divide equally and spend.

Spend on household needs, etc… no judgement there. Even if one person does most of that.. I hate to see situations on tv shows / talk shows / financial podcasts, where spouses hold that stuff against each other.

Of our combined take home, I spend almost 100% of the spending. That’s a responsibility. If my DH didn’t like it, I’d say, fine you plan the meals, but groceries, take kids shopping for their needs, buy the party gift, go to Costco for paper towels and laundry soap. It’s a job in and of itself, and he trusts me to just handle it the best I can. I feel sad for DH/DWs that hold this stuff against each other.[/quote]

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