Woman stands ground against in-laws' demands to move closer to them but demeans husband with lower-paying job in the process: 'I make the money, I make the decisions'

Welcome, gossip-loving goddesses. How couples divide their finances depends on a variety of factors. Some old-school folks maintain that the man must be the sole breadwinner of the family. Other couples where both individuals hold jobs do a 50/50 split, regardless of individual income. However, many people tend to split finances according to what they make. Thus, both partners contribute what they can in proportion to their income. This is intended to make things fair amongst both parties, not to give one leverage over the other in the relationship.

In our story today, a woman is pressured by her in-laws to move closer to them. Her reasoning against this is sound: their home is too far from her full-time job and her toddler's daycare. However, internet commenters were quick to point out that part her rationalization for denying the move stems from a belief that she calls the shots because she contributes more financially. Scroll down to read the full discussion surrounding this story.

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