But what happens when one partner feels financially crushed while the other seems to thrive?

She earns $47,000 a year, while her boyfriend rakes in $115,000.

Those are split right down the middlewell, almost.

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He gives her a $37 weekly discount in exchange for an extra hour of housecleaning on her part.

Adding salt to the wound, he recently forced them to break a lease early on anapartmenthe disliked.

However, beyond dollars and cents, the womans deeper frustration lies in how shes being treated.

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Thesebeliefsare shaped by family, personal experiences, and societal influences.

However, Online Theoriesemphasizesthe importance of fairness in relationships regardless of beliefs.

Check out the results:

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