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by SkyPuncher 732 days ago
Joint account. Though, we’ve ended up with a “discretionary” budget for each of us. We made sure that it was sufficient that we could both do things we wanted.

This has largely solved any money quips between us.

* Large purchases are always shared, planned, and discussed.

* Day to day expenses end up wherever. It doesn’t really matter as they’re largely consistent each month. This includes utilities, bills, groceries, basic clothes, vehicles, etc.

* Unpredictable expenses get discussed, but that’s about it.

* Discretionary is no questions asked. This is where our hobbies, individual activities, and personal spending preferences come in. I largely use it to fund hobbies and eat lunches out. My wife used it for hobby classes and splurges on clothes likes. No questions asked I. This category, so there’s no guilt and no second guessing each other.