Do most men pay all the household bills in a relationship?
I was just wondering because I never lived with a guy but is the man supposed to pay all the bills? Like if I find a guy willing to do that am I lucky or is this normal?
I was just wondering because I never lived with a guy but is the man supposed to pay all the bills? Like if I find a guy willing to do that am I lucky or is this normal?
Sonya
No, in this day and age that is almost impossible. Bills, mortgage/rent is very expensive depending on where you live. Not to mention necessities like food, clothes and if there are kids involved that’s probably just as much, if not more than a mortgage. Unless you’ve found a very selfless millionaire, I don’t think one income is enough to run a house hold
Patricia
When i was married i paid a portion of the bills. Not 1/2 because my husband made more money than i did. There's not rule that says a man is "supposed to pay all the bills"..... every couple needs to have a conversation about finances before they move in together or before they are married. Along with this conversation, there are other things which need to be discussed, as well.
seedy history
I've never wanted to be financially dependent on a guy. To me, it seems very normal to financially participate in my life and be responsible for my own foundation. In my marriage, we're both all in all the time. THAT seems normal.
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There is no such thing as "supposed to" this is not 1950
Yes some women choose to be homemakers. yes some men pay all the bills. that is between each individual couple. there is no "supposed to"
y
No idea, I do now but my wife actually does the taxes. I used to do the taxes, rather my accountant did. But when I got audited back when certain people were being targeted by the IRS, my account bailed. Why back when my wife and I were first together, she took over all the bills, all the money. Suggested as a trust exercise by the marriage counselor. So basically, we have alternated who does what over the thirty years together, almost 30 married. No biggie, as long as they get paid, who cares.