A 30-year-old woman recently opened up about her worries over her husband’s monthly salary of RM7,000, questioning if it’s really enough to support a family in today’s economy.
Photo via Malay Mail
She said she once asked her husband if he had considered switching jobs for a higher income. His response was that he valued the stability of his current job and was doing his best.
Still, she couldn’t shake off her anxiety. Between house payments, car loans, utilities, groceries, and the thought of having children one day, she wondered if their finances could really stretch that far. She also questioned what the point of stability was if they couldn’t even afford one holiday a year or start planning for a child.
She admitted she wasn’t angry at her husband or looking down on his earnings — just scared. She feared that even after years of hard work, they might still be stuck renting, unable to afford good education for their children, and slowly grow apart due to stress and financial pressure.
Her doubts grew when she saw friends and family going on weekend trips, upgrading cars, and buying new homes. It left her wondering if she was just overthinking, or if love really can survive the weight of reality.
【贫穷，正在偷走我们的爱情】 我今年30岁，和丈夫结婚两年了。他是个老实、善良的人，对我也很好，但坦白说，最近我心里越来越有种难以言喻的焦虑。 他的月薪大约7000马币，按道理讲，应该可以过得去。但现实却告诉我：房贷、车贷、水电杂费、家里...
Posted by TTN 谈谈网 on Thursday 1 May 2025
We understand her frustration… prices of goods, food, and even insurance have gone up. It’s also important to think about emergency funds and savings, especially for families. But at the same time, finding a stable and high-paying job isn't easy these days.
If you were in this situation, what would you do?
