Disclaimer: These are the personal views of a single desi guy. So, please give it some thought before taking offense
Today an interesting topic of discussion was started regarding money in marriages. I initially didn't even understand why that is an issue. Then I started hearing arguments like "I want to spend my money the way I want to". Well, thats right and you should have that freedom. But what I don't understand was why a couple cannot possess money together and yet maintain their financial freedom. May be I come form an old school, but for me a married couple should always have their money together. Its not his or her money. It is their money. You will spend it when you need to. I believe the individuals would be mature enough to spend responsibly. But, people think it will work only in a perfect marriage. This beats me!! If people can't even manage their money responsibly (and maturely) in a marriage, I can't see them raising a family (with kids I mean)!!
Thats how I am.
PS: I want to make sure here that the couple spend money together (I am not saying the guy should control it !!)
Today an interesting topic of discussion was started regarding money in marriages. I initially didn't even understand why that is an issue. Then I started hearing arguments like "I want to spend my money the way I want to". Well, thats right and you should have that freedom. But what I don't understand was why a couple cannot possess money together and yet maintain their financial freedom. May be I come form an old school, but for me a married couple should always have their money together. Its not his or her money. It is their money. You will spend it when you need to. I believe the individuals would be mature enough to spend responsibly. But, people think it will work only in a perfect marriage. This beats me!! If people can't even manage their money responsibly (and maturely) in a marriage, I can't see them raising a family (with kids I mean)!!
Thats how I am.
PS: I want to make sure here that the couple spend money together (I am not saying the guy should control it !!)
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