Who wears the pants in your family?

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So, who makes the final decisions in your home over matters like where to live, what to buy, what to drive, clothes shopping, insurance, or how the money is spentetc.? Do you talk over every little purchase with your spouse or make your own decision with your own money? Do you leave big purchases to him or make them yourself? As much as I'd like to say that my spouse and I are partners, he still provides a very powerful influence when it comes to spending the big bucks. Usually, he's the one that picks our automobiles we drive, for better or worse. Maybe that's because he's the only one that really drives a lot. Previously, he was the one that picked the places where we lived. That is, until he got us locked into a one year lease on an apartment so small you could barely turn around without bumping into something. There-after I was in charge of picking our new home. And, even though it's paid for with the money he earns, it's a luxury the entire family enjoys. Thinking about it now, the only half decent homes/apartments that we have lived in for the past ten years have been places that I have picked out. So, maybe I am the right person for that job. Other than that, it's up in the air as to who makes the final decision on things. Most times we talk about major and minor decisions before making them. But, I don't like to be consulted over every tiny purchase. It's just too much stress. And, besides I try to extend that favor to him, so that he doesn't ask me about my small purchases either. I'm pretty trustworthy with money and most of the stuff I buy is for my kid or my business. So, our money is safe with me. I feel the same way about him. So, who handles the money in your relationship?