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Giving my partner an allowance?

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  • bouicca21
    bouicca21 Posts: 6,696 Forumite
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    In the old days the breadwinner gave their OH housekeeping money.  Then it was up to OH to budget for bills/children/clothes.  Maybe calling it something other than an allowance (which sounds a bit patronising) but something that implies trust and responsibility would be good.
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 18,294 Forumite
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    Isn't the simplest thing to just put everything in one account and spend it as a couple?
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