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Romantic relationships and marriage are meant to be genuinepartnerships.

Theyre based on mutual understanding, respect, sincerity, and support.

Mumsnet user GeofferyLLamaaskedthe internet for advice regarding a sensitive situation at home.

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Nobodys criticizing anyone for working on their passion projects in their spare time.

And there areothernon-financial ways tocontributeto your familys welfare, too.

You have to be practical.

Woman frustrated with husband after years of empty promises, demanding change.

You have to get the basics right.

You have to have a stable job to putfoodon the table and keep a roof over your head.

If theres a mismatch between reality and expectations, open and honest communication is your best strategy.

Text reads: “AIBU to say get a job or get out? 10 years ago, a few days before my second daughter was born, I got offered the job of a lifetime.

It can be incredibly awkward to talk to your partner about sensitive topics like money.

However, issues dont get solved by ignoring them.

Ideally, you want to find a fine balance between being firm yet friendly.

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Being judgmental only makes the other person get defensive.

However, being too lenient means that your personal boundaries might get ignored.

It can be incrediblystressfulto be the sole breadwinner.

Text excerpt discussing husband’s project and wife organizing a nanny-share amidst promises.

If you schedule it for the day you get paid, youll lower the temptation to spend it.

you’re able to also put extra money into your savings account whenever you want.

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