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I currently pay for pretty much everything while she’s still undergoing her doctorate studies. The expectation is we’ll then split all bills 50/50 once she graduates and her career is in full swing.

So for now, she helps with tidying up the house, cooking some meals when her studies allow, and other random things as her way of contributing. I don’t ask this of her; she just does it because she’s cool af.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to always be transparent about money. Never hide things. And be mutually respectful, while creating a plan that is balanced and works for both levels of income.

Life is too short. Don’t waste it arguing about money.