06/29/2025
MY HUSBAND INSISTED WE SPLIT OUR FINANCES EVENLY AFTER HIS RAISE — I AGREED, BUT WITH ONE CONDITION.
James and I have been married for six years. When our daughter was born, he insisted that I switch to part-time work so I could spend more time with her and handle the house. He didn’t want to hire a housekeeper and didn’t want me working full-time anymore.
I wasn’t thrilled — I loved my job, but he was so sure it was best for us. So, I agreed, thinking we were a team.
Fast forward to that evening. He came home with champagne, proudly announcing he got a big raise and his income had doubled. I was really happy for him… until he said, “Now that I’m making more, we need to split all expenses — rent, food, everything — evenly. That’s only fair.”
Fair?! I’m working part-time because he wanted that, while I’m taking care of the home and raising our child. And now he expects me to suddenly contribute the same financially?
When I reminded him it was his decision, he just shrugged and said, “Well, it’s not my fault you agreed to less.”
I took a deep breath and forced myself to stay calm. “Okay, James. I agree — but with one condition.” 😨😳 Continued in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️