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One of the main reasons why couples argues is finances. Am I right? If you’re living together, it’s time to look into financial savings, as it could have a profound effect on your relationship. Sit down and work a budget together, and be upfront to each other about this as it’s a highly sensitive issue.
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:06am
Oooh, thin ice this one. I have a simple rule: My money, is my money. Your money is our money.
Haha kidding, kidding. Seriously though, this day in age it’s vital that a woman has her own finances. Call me jaded but my daddy taught me that at the end of the day, you should be able to fend for yourself - man or no man. On the relationship side, I agree couples should discuss money matters before moving in together/settling down. If one party think RM1.00 is spare change and the other thinks it’s one step to making your first million…There’s an obvious conflict of mindsets here.
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September 13th, 2007 at 1:29pm
These are times when the guy and gal makes almost the same, then I think that all necessities like rent, utilties and holidays out to be split down the middle. Anything else like the plasma TV, the new flat panel screen PC, the OSIM chair…. you want it, you pay for it
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September 13th, 2007 at 2:25pm
Nope, money has never been an issue with me and Lex. Whether or not we have enough, it has never been an issue at all.
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September 13th, 2007 at 2:32pm
Mrs W: My money is my money.
W: Okay.
Mrs W: Your money is our money.
W: Okay.
Mrs W: I guess that settles it?
W: I supposed so. I have a feeling I have just being had but I don’t know why.
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September 13th, 2007 at 3:33pm
Wombat: Ah, just make sure you get your fair share of the her performance of her marital duties and she’s familiar with positions 18 through 53 of the Kama Sutra. And that when she says she has a headache, tell her too bad and ask why she didn’t keep some Panadol handy with “our” money.
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September 13th, 2007 at 6:19pm
Melissa I suppose, the main thing is to be objective about it.
Yozoronitesky Yeah, splitting down the middle works too, or you can combine the income power and then proportion the salary with the rental/utilities. But yeah, that works.
Sha Maybe not now, but in the future when you have your own “rumahtangga”. Are you living together?
Wombat Hmmm, sounds extremely familiar. LOL. I had a drama relationship a few years back that had a similar conversation. I can’t even buy a mug of beer for myself!
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September 13th, 2007 at 7:19pm
set a joint account to pay for all utilities, and the rest of it, you get to keep it yourself…
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September 13th, 2007 at 7:44pm
Oh yeah, sitting down & work out a budget together does help. At least it makes us understand what we can & can’t have/do/want at the moment. So financial issues/arguement are almost zero.
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September 14th, 2007 at 9:47am
clement Joint account’s dodgy, based on my experience. Unless you’re married, this is NOT the right way forward. Just like joint ownership of a home.
Olieee Agreed.
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September 14th, 2007 at 7:23pm
Definitely true, Sir. Nowadays money is Vital. Although Money is NOT EVERYTHING, but Money CAN DO many things!
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September 14th, 2007 at 7:54pm
Yes, having a budget (and sticking to it) is very important. Luckily for us, it’s so-far-so-good. We’re able to stick to the budget..
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September 15th, 2007 at 1:58am
money is just a problem if u are married…
But,would you marry?? :S
and the pic,IS MY MOM IDEA…
sometimes mothers can be a odd in a relation,and they always want to know everything…
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September 15th, 2007 at 7:26pm
Alb Money is not everything, but everything is money.
JACQ That’s good for the relationship in the long run.
tincho sambora Well, as long as you marry for the right reasons.
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