A woman recently took to social media to open up about her ongoing struggle of having to split every expense with her husband, whom she has been married to for eight years.
“We share the cost of everything, even our children’s expenses,” she revealed.
And when she said "everything," she truly meant it. Her husband was so meticulous about splitting the bill that even something as small as RM6 for pisang goreng, bought for his parents, had to be divided, “He paid for the snack initially, but once I got my salary, he provided me with a list of all the things he covered, expecting me to pay my share.”
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This left many wondering if financial strain was behind such behavior. Surprisingly, the woman mentioned that her husband earns RM2,000 more than she does but didn’t specify his occupation. She also added that he gives her RM400 monthly, but she primarily uses that for their children.
Social media was quick to react, with many expressing disbelief at the couple’s financial arrangement.
“This isn’t a marriage; this is more like a housemate situation,” one person remarked.
Another joked about her tracking finances too, suggesting she implement a similar system. “Tell him when he’s claimed more than RM400, the cashback is capped!” someone else added.
Others shared their own experiences of similar arrangements. One user mentioned, “I know someone whose husband only covers basic needs, but for anything extra, she has to pay. Even vacations are 100% her responsibility if she’s the one planning it.”
This post sparked conversations about fairness, financial expectations, and how money can impact relationships, leaving many to wonder where the line should be drawn between sharing expenses and being overly calculative in a marriage.
Hmm, what do you guys think of this?
