Inspired by another thread, what is the obsession with having joint finances with your partner/spouse?
So many people display such horror and shock when you tell them you have separate finances.
I have heard to plenty of stories where one partner has cleared the whole account and no action can be taken against them.
People are free to have separate finances, it does not indicate a less strong marriage or partnership.
I have separate account from my DH. He pays for all household expenses, bills and childcare from his own account. It works for us
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To wonder about the obsession of joint finances?
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Organon8 · 09/03/2016 18:14
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