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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Sep 16, 2011 5:57 PM
I handle the day-to-day finances. She handles the taxes. We just decided to do it that way based on strengths.
Sep 16, 2011 5:57pm
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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Sep 16, 2011 6:01 PM
You know, I still hear a lot of that "just wait until ..."

It never happened with my wife and I, and there's not even a real struggle about it. Naturally, the fact that she doesn't try to make our relationship a power struggle makes me WANT to make her happy, so I actually go out of my way to do things to make her happy. I guess if that's on purpose, then she's a relationship wizard, but I'm okay with it, because at this point, she's showing respect, and generally making me happy, so I don't mind returning the favor.
Sep 16, 2011 6:01pm
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thedynasty1998

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6,844 posts
Sep 16, 2011 10:26 PM
She pays the bills. I handle the budget and investments. I'm the only one that has access to our savings and investments ( Sharebuilder, Fidelity, Merrill Lynch), and I've learned to only put enough in checking that keeps her on a monthly budget. If she just saw the big numbers in savings she would be shopping daily.
Sep 16, 2011 10:26pm
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chicago510

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5,728 posts
Sep 16, 2011 10:42 PM
I don't have any money or a wife. So I handle my own debt and school loans.

Such is the life of a student.
Sep 16, 2011 10:42pm
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cbus4life

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2,849 posts
Sep 17, 2011 12:14 AM
We are poor, so there isn't much to handle.
Sep 17, 2011 12:14am
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Chesapeake

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1,603 posts
Sep 17, 2011 3:44 AM
Me, even though the Government doesn't think i'm capable.
Sep 17, 2011 3:44am
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majorspark

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5,122 posts
Sep 17, 2011 4:41 AM
I handle them. Her burden in caring for our family is great enough. She would not want the burden. Limiting the stress on my wife pays dividends.
Sep 17, 2011 4:41am
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cbus4life

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2,849 posts
Sep 17, 2011 4:47 AM
majorspark;899343 wrote:I handle them. Her burden in caring for our family is great enough. She would not want the burden. Limiting the stress on my wife pays dividends.
You're a good dude, Major.
Sep 17, 2011 4:47am
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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Sep 17, 2011 12:48 PM
cbus4life;899174 wrote:... there isn't much to handle.

Hear that a lot, do ya? ;)

I'm kidding.
majorspark;899343 wrote:I handle them. Her burden in caring for our family is great enough. She would not want the burden. Limiting the stress on my wife pays dividends.
Well said.
Sep 17, 2011 12:48pm