Couples splitting all bills equally, despite wage differences

[Fashion Lad!]

I'm not married and I'm not at a point where I'm sharing finances with my girlfriend.

For me, I would have a joint checking account with my wife and we'd each live out of that. Food, bills and entertainment. Doesn't matter. I think when you get into a relationship, it's not a business deal. If I make more than my wife, I'm still going to split household chores with her evenly. I live in it too. If I were to expect her to be doing more than me because I make more, then it would start to turn more boss/employee than husband/wife in my opinion.

The OP's friend has a an arrangement with her husband that has worked for them. A lot of times money can become a significant issue in a relationship. If their system is keeping them on track, then they should continue.

[Gost2036]

The way my parents did it and it seemed to work. Each had their own checking account that about 10% of their check goes into and everything else into a joint account for all the bills. That 10% is their to do whatever they want to with and the other has no say. Anything to do with the main account is a joint decision.