Life Would it bother you if your SO/spouse made more money than you? - Page 5

ToxSocks · 06-15-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

****in' A. My wife has often said she wishes she made enough money that I could be a "house hubby". I wish she did too.

Damn straight. If i were a house husband, not only would the house be clean, but I'd actually be able to get MORE shit done then she would. Like yard work, getting shit taken care of on the car and some of the other stuff that is left for me when i get home.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-15-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm the first to admit that I can be egotistical. A little self-centered, conceited, and downright narcissistic at times. But only a fool would be angered, or butt-hurt by MORE money.

**Dave Lane** · 06-15-2010, 10:19 AM

I'd love it.

Frazod · 06-15-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I'd love it.

THIS

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-15-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoJC

My question is exactly what I stated, would it bother you if your spouse or SO made more money than you did? Obviously I am kind of aiming this at the male posters on the board. Would it hurt your "ego" if she made more money? Once my fiance gets out of school she will make a lot more money than I do. I don't really have a problem with that but sometimes my pride makes me want to make more money than she will.

I've been with my wife for nearly 15 years. During that time, we've each supported each other financially while the other reaches certain goals or dreams.

For the year, I paid for all of the rent and bills. For nine months after that, she paid for the rent and bills while I pursued my "interest". After that, she took off nearly 18 months pursuing her interests and I paid for everything.

In 1999, she got a job using her degree in mathematics, along with some of her pursuits during her non-working period. I continued to make more money than her until the end of 2001, when she was handed a whopping six-figure bonus the week of Christmas.

From there, I supported her in a start-up business. We went back and forth on the earnings scale until it was evident that her business was going to earn a ton of money for us with very little time involved (maybe four hours a day combined between the two of us). I left Paramount to oversee the remodel of our home (which took the better part of 5 years) and to grow her business.

In 2008, she opened her first Pilates studio in Downtown LA and just bought the franchise rights to Long Beach. We sold off our successful business that was started in 2001 and just last year, I started my own company, which is just beginning to take off.

For us, it's not about "who makes more money", it's about helping and supporting each other's dreams and ambitions. I learned a long, long time ago that if someone isn't happy with their life, they're not going to be happy with me, and vice versa.

So, we do our best to make sure that we're both fulfilled.

Pitt Gorilla · 06-15-2010, 11:47 AM

I'm trying to figure out why anyone would care. More money for the family is a good thing.

Sandyskc · 06-15-2010, 12:12 PM

I made almost twice what he did when we started dating and it wasn't a problem. Now he makes more. It all goes into the same account anyway.

BIG K · 06-15-2010, 07:55 PM

Heck, If she made more money than me, I would retire and be 'kept' man....

Gracie Dean · 06-15-2010, 07:56 PM

it has worked well for us for the last 9 years.

We don't have it down to every penny. Hubby gets paid 2 times a month and I get paid once a month. His check covers Vehicle and Insurance and the flexible utilities, cell cable and health insurance. He also puts a LOT in savings. Out of his checks, he pays for any CC usage that he made.

I get paid once a month. My check goes to the things that never change. Mortgage and the escrow for house insurance and taxes. I pay the student loans and also a home loan when we had a new AC/Heat unit installed. My check also pays for all the groceries and when we go out to eat. I also pay for any CC usage I have. My check also covers incidentals like Oil changes giving the daughter food money once in a while ect...

We are both on both accounts and the savings. It is not like we don't communicate or anything...we do. We keep all the bills together in a notebook and cross out when things get paid. This way tho, if I spend 50 bucks at the grocery store, he can't be upset because he was only planning to spend 30 on groceries and maybe 15 at the hardware store...

It works for us and we have not fought about money or bills since we started this method...OH and our credit has steadily gone up as we neither one want to be late or cause any strife.

View Poll Results: Would it bother you if your souse/SO made more money than you?
She does, and no it doesn't bother me.	22	26.51%
She does and it bothers me, but not that much.	2	2.41%
She doesn't, but it wouldn't bother me.	57	68.67%
She doesn't, but it would bother me if she did.	2	2.41%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

06-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#3
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06-15-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $-129806	I'm trying to figure out why anyone would care. More money for the family is a good thing. __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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06-15-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
Sandyskc Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $10005383	I made almost twice what he did when we started dating and it wasn't a problem. Now he makes more. It all goes into the same account anyway.
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06-15-2010, 07:55 PM	#9
BIG K Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Casino cash: $9795230	Heck, If she made more money than me, I would retire and be 'kept' man....
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06-15-2010, 07:56 PM	#10
Gracie Dean MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	it has worked well for us for the last 9 years. We don't have it down to every penny. Hubby gets paid 2 times a month and I get paid once a month. His check covers Vehicle and Insurance and the flexible utilities, cell cable and health insurance. He also puts a LOT in savings. Out of his checks, he pays for any CC usage that he made. I get paid once a month. My check goes to the things that never change. Mortgage and the escrow for house insurance and taxes. I pay the student loans and also a home loan when we had a new AC/Heat unit installed. My check also pays for all the groceries and when we go out to eat. I also pay for any CC usage I have. My check also covers incidentals like Oil changes giving the daughter food money once in a while ect... We are both on both accounts and the savings. It is not like we don't communicate or anything...we do. We keep all the bills together in a notebook and cross out when things get paid. This way tho, if I spend 50 bucks at the grocery store, he can't be upset because he was only planning to spend 30 on groceries and maybe 15 at the hardware store... It works for us and we have not fought about money or bills since we started this method...OH and our credit has steadily gone up as we neither one want to be late or cause any strife.
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