How much does your spouse/sig. other expect you to make?

[AngryAmish]

Every relationship is different. Some folks stay at home with or without kids. Sometimes both partners work. One works part time, etc.

Let me know how much you are expected to bring home, 0 to $$$$$$$$$$$$

[Droopy]

1. I'm single

But I would not be with a woman who expected me to bring home any more than I do now. I've got a good job and that should be good enough.

[IndianaJones]

2. how much does one $ equal? nt

[supernova]

3. It's not about what your spouse expects

It's about your goals and what you expect to achieve for yourself. Your spouse has to be OK with the ride, whatever that is. And you reciprocate for them.

Now, if the spouse thinks you sell yourself short and encourages you to pursue bigger goals, that's different and fine, as long as you agree. (and they aren't being a neurotic nag or abusive about it.)

What you really have to do is talk about long term goals and projects and what each of you will do to achieve them. That's the healthy way to go about it, IMO.

[LostinVA]

6. Great answer!

[LostinVA]

4. Haruka and I just want each other to have a job!

Because I've been in the workforce longer, I make more, but that isn't a big deal.

[skygazer]

5. Expect?

That's an odd way of putting it. I worked when we met as did he so our financial arrangements have always been based on that. Our goal is for both of us combined to make enough to pay our bills and hopefully have a little something to put aside. But neither of us has a concrete "expectation" of what that should be - that sounds like if the expectation wasn't met, the deal would be off. I can't really see that.

[MissMillie]

7. single here

and being that I am able to provide for myself and my kid, I think I'd be put off by anyone who dared criticized my income.

I would only expect that my partner be capable of taking care of themself.

[PeaceNikki]

8. Ditto.

But, if they could help with an occasional, much-needed and deserved vacation to somewhere tropically... I would NOT complain.

[IndianaJones]

9. perhaps an income a bit higher than just providing. nt.

[MissMillie]

10. when two people who can provide for themselves get together

there usually is a little left over. (Until the children come anyway, and I'm done w/ that..)

[IndianaJones]

11. just some constructive criticism....don't be put off. nt.

[Connonym]

12. Everyone expects me to make a mess of things

I'm content with keeping expectations low