Husband makes $212k more than wife, insists they split $2600 rent 50/50 while she is on unpaid maternity leave: 'I'm relying on my personal savings'

In every serious relationship, it is vital that both halves of a couple are on the same page about certain topics. One of these topics is how to manage finances. Depending on things like personal income and what each person contributes to the household, there can be all kinds of arrangements that both deem to be acceptable. What is most important is that the joint expenses are split in a way that is comfortable for both parties.

Unfortunately, this is a balance that is frequently disrespected in many relationships. There are many individuals who have unrealistic expectations of what their partner can provide for them financially, and it is the person they supposedly love who suffers the most for it. When a couple is married and has a family, it is when the money matters most, and yet there are plenty of spouses who disregard that to the detriment of their home life.

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One new mom was feeling the pressure after her husband expected her to continue contributing 50/50 to their $2.6k rent even as she was on unpaid maternity leave. He earned four times more than she did, and also wanted her to contribute to a deposit on a house they wanted to buy together.
The woman was reduced to using her savings to keep up with these joint expenses, and she felt like she needed some respite from paying so much. She sought advice on how to manage the situation.
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