[jakelazaroff]

> The way to not be afraid of abuse it's to have a support network.

Your support network is significantly more flexible if you have access to money. You haven't (and I suspect can't) made any real argument that there's not a vast power imbalance in a relationship where one party makes the most or all of the money.

[reader5000]

If you think spending power is the only relevant form of power in a marriage you are incorrect.

[jakelazaroff]

I don't, but it's the only one this thread is discussing.