In our home, we have one bank account. Whatever we make goes into that account. Who cares whose paycheck it comes from? The question is, are the contributors to the account happy or resentful in their jobs and at home? I have worked all our married life. During the past 30 years, sometimes I have made more, sometimes my husband has. Most times there have been significant differences in our incomes. The important thing is that money is never a bargaining/leveraging device. We discuss how we want to spend our money and act accordingly.
I work with a man who has a narrow-minded view. He doesn't want his wife to make more money than he does. I told him he has limited his potential if he doesn't change that view. For me, the paycheck has nothing to do with dominance or superiority. It just provides for the family.
Thanks,
June
