Should women help their husbands finances?

@Subase (88)
Indonesia
May 24, 2023 9:59pm CST
There are times when the husband's income is not always smooth or ups and downs, while the wife works or has income, should the wife help her husband's finances by paying monthly bills, what do you think.
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• Indonesia
25 May
I think there is nothing wrong with a wife helping her husband in financial matters. Because the household stands with two people who work together. Can't birds fly with one wing?
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• Kenya
25 May
Yes there's nothing wrong with that
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• Indonesia
25 May
@Subase Yes that's right
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
I think so,
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@LadyDuck (459916)
• Switzerland
25 May
Of course the wife should help if the income of her husband is not enough to cover the bills.
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@LadyDuck (459916)
• Switzerland
25 May
@Subase Most women work here in Europe.
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
@LadyDuck You are right, nowadays most of the women around the world are working
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
That is a good way to solve household financial problems.
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@AmbiePam (85845)
• United States
25 May
If they can’t make it on just his full time income, and she is physically able to work, then sure she should contribute. When the bills got too much for my parents after adding two children to the family, my mom got a full time job. Years later, her health declined, and she had to quit, but she contributed as long as she could.
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
Okay, although there is no compulsion for women to help their husbands financially. But I often read of women who have money but are not willing to help their husbands, even if they only pay the small bills.
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• Kenya
25 May
As women have been exposed to opportunities they really help in the house and it's a good thing . Am glad your mama was a real hardworker a characteristic carried by most women in the world
• Kenya
25 May
@Subase now that depends on many things which can bring such we cannot really generalize
@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
25 May
I believe there should be 2-income in the family. The wife should help the husband with the expenses of the household and the children's needs. Nowadays, life is difficult we have to help each other.
• Kenya
25 May
Today's life is so hard as you say ands the economy is really cutting people's throats hence helping ewch other is key to attain some comfort
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
I totally agree with you
@Yadah04 (3363)
• Philippines
25 May
I think raising a family is a joint effort, so I see nothing wrong when wives help their husbands with the family's finances. That is especially helpful nowadays because of inflation.
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@Yadah04 (3363)
• Philippines
25 May
@Laurakemunto I am a ful time housewife but I do side hustles online and although it is not much, it does help with the extra expenses. What about you, do you have a full time work or just like me is also a housewife?
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• Kenya
25 May
I agree with you. Helping each other in the household with this life of today is key
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• Kenya
25 May
@Yadah04 currently am not working but usually I did help my ex partner alot and I believe sharing expenses in the house is a great way to live together and avoid financial stress. Am happy you help that's great the power of a woman
@stapllotik (1933)
• India
25 May
In my opinion , Ultimately, the arrangement for paying bills should be based on the couple's financial situation and needs. It should not be solely based on gender roles or stereotypes. Both partners should work together to ensure that their financial responsibilities are met and that they are supporting each other in a loving and respectful manner.   Also, most importantly, both partners should not take each others for granted.
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• India
25 May
@Subase If it works that way, well, thumbs up for that
• Kenya
25 May
I completely agree with you. They should help each other with love and respect
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
I agree with you, but it is customary in some countries that the financial responsibility is in the hands of the husband, so the woman earns only for herself.
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@youless (112146)
• Guangzhou, China
26 May
I think it is totally alright for women to help their husbands when it is in finnancial troubles. They are families.
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
27 May
I totally agree with you, in one family should help each other,
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
26 May
Of course, marriage is a partnership and the responsibility should be shared by both. In fact, it is imperative that they do so.
@aninditasen (15780)
• Raurkela, India
25 May
If the wife is earning a sensible income I think she should as she too is part of the family and is using all the amenities at home.
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@aninditasen (15780)
• Raurkela, India
25 May
@Subase That's how a family should be. Both partners should be organized and compassion.
@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
I totally agree with your opinion, women are part of the family, and should help their husbands financially if they are in trouble.
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• Indonesia
25 May
When the wife has her own income, of course she should.
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• Indonesia
25 May
@Subase sure. The concept of "take and give" in relationship
• Kenya
25 May
Yes she can help and also the husband should also work to provide but not take advantage of that. You know some men can be Very heartless and become so lazy ending up frustrating the woman financially
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
yeah. it should come naturally.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
25 May
Nothing wrong or bad with a wife helping the husband's financially
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• Kenya
25 May
@Subase otherwise why live together and not help each other? It will be pointless right?
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
@Laurakemunto You are right,
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@Subase (88)
• Indonesia
25 May
You are right, there is nothing wrong with husband and wife helping each other financially.
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