This brings to mind an old thread that was really a blessing to me even as I am in the MIDST of SINGLEHOOD
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...age+and+shalom
I agree that finances are something that should be discussed before marriage begins.
MEN are to be the head of the household (Biblical mandate) and this is something that I know I will have to work on as a woman who grew up with a STRONG, DOMINEERING mother.
In response the original question:
Household expenses = My husband and I designate a certain percentage of our yearly income for household expenses that are deposited into a joint account. The certain percentage should be fair to both parties. For instance if my husband makes $100K
and I make $50K -- it is fair to state that 20% of our yearly income goes into the household fund. It is not an equitable amount, but it is an equitable sacrifice on our parts. However if my husband, Big B. Aller
says to me "honey KEEP YOUR HARD EARNED $$$ and I will pay all the bills," I will HAPPILY AGREE!!
**Household expenses TO ME means MORTGAGE, Utilities, money to improve house, groceries, etc.
We will both create the bills, therefore we should both pay them.
No matter what the husband and wife decide, God should be consulted and it should be as fair as possible.