“Your partner should earn at least as much as you do”
Agree
- Prevents resentment about financial burdens
- Shows similar ambition levels
- More options and security together
- Traditional expectations still exist
- Money issues destroy relationships
Disagree
- Love transcends paychecks
- Different careers have different values
- Non-financial contributions matter equally
- Creates shallow relationship priorities
- Earning potential fluctuates over time
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