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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Slynation(m): 4:01pm On Apr 02, 2023
EriMma1:
This is why I'll never marry an average income earner because they can complain and press calculator? See all of them here. Calculator pressers.
That is why i advise men not to get married until they have a high income job, to avoid all this kind of headache but no, that small thing dangling under can't wait to start eating what the big boys are eating. They just jump enter marriage with 120k salary and start punching calculator here and there.

So when it comes to giving your wife money, mathematics go enter am?. You can't give her money to maintain that same body you mount every now and then? Na him you turn financial expert seeker/adviser.? SMH. This generation of men have lost it.

Na this kind things make marriage no dey hungry me again because if all a man can offer is to panel-beat my body and not care whether knots and bolts don dey loose or find it difficult to give me when I request, then ill rather live singularly, work and take care of myself without stress or any body knacking me up and down with no benefits or care. abi you wan dey chop me make i no chop you back? Damn! Na wa o.

Oga, give her pocket money. Na that one she go take know say she marry. Men are supposed to spend on their wife's, working class or not. That is why igbos name their wifes Oriakum, "eater of my wealth". It is your obligation to spend on her. I'm guessing you're Yoruba otherwise mouth no go gree you come talk this kind thing outside. I'm sure all your supporters here na Yoruba men. Kobojunkie number one.

Ana nkoyeli...!! Instead of looking for a very rich and Influential man to marry you and give you everything on a platter just because you have kpesus, why not work and attain such influential status so you don't come out to disgrace yourself because your husband couldn't give you pocket money...!!

You didn't even learn anything from Rita Dominic...!!

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Kobojunkie: 4:02pm On Apr 02, 2023
do4luv14:
■ Hmmm eleyi gidigann ooo She is looking like an egotistic to me , Buh you should do something about the bills you paid,

I Advice you to give her for peace to reign, If she is the one that is prudent with money, those Allowances will come handy soon, If she is not, my guy try as much to save enough for investment and future, Seems you are in the raining days now
1. She believed she married a traditional man who will carry 100% of the financial weight while sitting as king in the marriage. Why is she a terrible person for that when that is the culturally accepted norm to this day? undecided
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by ebenholer2(m): 4:02pm On Apr 02, 2023
IblivinJesus:

You suppose discuss such thing with her before marriage .

Even if you are dangote you should both agree on responsibilities to handle with your wife.
65 percent from you and 35 percent from her is not bad or even 60 40.

However, take her out to somewhere nice and during your enjoyment time discuss it with her that you would like the both of you to take responsibility of the home so that one person doesn't get depressed .
Ask her an open question
What responsibility would she like to handle in the house?
What ever responsibility she accepts start from there even if it is 80 20 with time she will grow mature but if she doesn't accept to take any responsibility your name is OYO .

Plan B
After about three months she gave you the response that she is not going to take any responsibility;

Tell her you boroad money and you are paying back with interest and cut short the money you give to her.

Since she is working she will adjust .

Lastly,
Give her timely gifts.

Don't gift her as if you are trying to woo her.

You also need to start attending church with her if you don't,it will help .


BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP ON LIES CAN CAUSE MORE DAMAGE THAN GOOD. I WILL NOT IN ANYWAY SUPPORT YOU BEING UNTRUTHFUL TO YOUR SPOUSE NO MATTER WHAT. BRINGING TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND PRAYERFULLY CHANGE HER OBSESSION ARE WHAT IS NEEDED.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by DropsMic(m): 4:03pm On Apr 02, 2023
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?

Sorry bro..
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Blackzero: 4:05pm On Apr 02, 2023
IblivinJesus:

You suppose discuss such thing with her before marriage .

Even if you are dangote you should both agree on responsibilities to handle with your wife.
65 percent from you and 35 percent from her is not bad or even 60 40.

However, take her out to somewhere nice and during your enjoyment time discuss it with her that you would like the both of you to take responsibility of the home so that one person doesn't get depressed .
Ask her an open question
What responsibility would she like to handle in the house?
What ever responsibility she accepts start from there even if it is 80 20 with time she will grow mature but if she doesn't accept to take any responsibility your name is OYO .

Plan B
After about three months she gave you the response that she is not going to take any responsibility;

Tell her you boroad money and you are paying back with interest and cut short the money you give to her.

Since she is working she will adjust .

Lastly,
Give her timely gifts.

Don't gift her as if you are trying to woo her.

You also need to start attending church with her if you don't,it will help .

Modified
She has to be supportive .
i love d last part, social media advice i really a problem,
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Mrbenny001: 4:08pm On Apr 02, 2023
Where una they see this kind girl marry....club??

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Niyonice(m): 4:08pm On Apr 02, 2023
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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Kobojunkie: 4:09pm On Apr 02, 2023
mployer:
The Op foots the bills too. His problem is that the wife is demanding allowance.
1. If OP is a traditional man, then giving her an allowance is also not out of the question. undecided
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by mployer(m): 4:12pm On Apr 02, 2023
Kobojunkie:
1. If OP is a traditional man, then giving her an allowance is also not out of the question. undecided

A traditional man will require she quit her job. Is she ready for that?

Allowing her to work is enough allowance.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Duru009(m): 4:14pm On Apr 02, 2023
You don't have kids yet and she is already demanding like this.....

#this one don enter one chance oooo
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by teemy(m): 4:14pm On Apr 02, 2023
@ Femmyfamous4u, what does she spend her own money on? Considering what she mistakenly buys, she asks you for a refund.

You might have to total all your monthly expenses and ask her what percentage of this is she willing to commit to?

Save for the rainy days that are soon to come.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by omoredia: 4:15pm On Apr 02, 2023
Na baby mama u marry no be wife grin

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Kobojunkie: 4:15pm On Apr 02, 2023
MartinsD12:
That useless mindset that her money is hers and your money is for you and her is definitely the height of irresponsibility in marriage,
■ marriage is between two people, you both share everything together in other to make it work , not when a woman is having a parasitic mindset, you earn more than your husband, he pays the bills you still want monthly salary, who are you keeping or making your money for if not for your own family, at times I wonder the kind of useless irresponsible mindset some women in marriage has.
1. That mindset is what is traditional marriage culture in Nigeria. undecided

2. Women are allowed by tradition to sit as liabilities in their marriage. undecided

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Connected1: 4:15pm On Apr 02, 2023
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?
If you have control over your family as the head of the home, then make her spend her salary on feeding and other subtle expenses, that way, she won't even save much monthly that will make her want to rant with you someday.

She may tell people that she feeds you daily but then she knows you can do without her and you may also choose to use her words against her.

Pay all the major bills like rent and buying of properties, well if you don't have control over your home.... Then I am sorry for you.

Na Logic we dae use cool
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Ebymyk(m): 4:17pm On Apr 02, 2023
Praisepriest:
You won't have savings not to talk of a future. If your salary is ,#100. Feeding should be #40, give her #10. You too take #15, parents #10 invest the rest for future. Women will push you into well and claim innocency
a swear...
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by teemy(m): 4:18pm On Apr 02, 2023
Kobojunkie:
1. That mindset is what is traditional marriage culture in Nigeria. undecided

2. Women are allowed by tradition to sit as liabilities in their marriage smiley. undecided

That's always been why traditional women have been second-rated in their homes. You bring, I bring, allows both parties to have equal say in the marriage.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Kobojunkie: 4:19pm On Apr 02, 2023
deltateam:
■ That's where she failed. She can't decide to be useless in the home and still claim wife. She's supposed to be supportive maybe she forgot to learn it at her father's house so op needs to package and bundle her back to retake her carryover course.
1. How is she useless? She probably takes care of all the responsibilities a traditional wife does so how is she useless? Make una dey mind the way una dey yap abeg. undecided

Currently, OP is a traditional man that is saying no to the traditional way and that would require he give up his traditional seat in order to become a partner in his marriage. How is his wife a bad person abeg? undecided

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Tony4000: 4:20pm On Apr 02, 2023
This is totally ti our business sir, deal with it… I just feel for you though
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by do4luv14(m): 4:21pm On Apr 02, 2023
Kobojunkie:
1. She believed she married a traditional man who will carry 100% of the financial weight while sitting as king in the marriage. Why is she a terrible person for that when that is the culturally accepted norm to this day? undecided




If you believe that talk, Then you should prepare for the worst,

marriage is a journey, A journey into the future, She can't sla> the responsibility of the house, bills, and Allowances on him alone,

And when the Kids start coming, will she now ask for an increased allowance
Or why do you think most men are encouraging their wives to work or do business
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by FiremanX: 4:21pm On Apr 02, 2023
EriMma1:
This is why I'll never marry an average income earner because they can complain and press calculator? See all of them here. Calculator pressers.
That is why i advise men not to get married until they have a high income job, to avoid all this kind of headache but no, that small thing dangling under can't wait to start eating what the big boys are eating. They just jump enter marriage with 120k salary and start punching calculator here and there.

So when it comes to giving your wife money, mathematics go enter am?. You can't give her money to maintain that same body you mount every now and then? Na him you turn financial expert seeker/adviser.? SMH. This generation of men have lost it.

Na this kind things make marriage no dey hungry me again because if all a man can offer is to panel-beat my body and not care whether knots and bolts don dey loose or find it difficult to give me when I request, then ill rather live singularly, work and take care of myself without stress or any body knacking me up and down with no benefits or care. abi you wan dey chop me make i no chop you back? Damn! Na wa o.

Oga, give her pocket money. Na that one she go take know say she marry. Men are supposed to spend on their wife's, working class or not. That is why igbos name their wifes Oriakum, "eater of my wealth". It is your obligation to spend on her. I'm guessing you're Yoruba otherwise mouth no go gree you come talk this kind thing outside. I'm sure all your supporters here na Yoruba men. Kobojunkie number one.

Ode 😡

OP if you are sensible enough don't give her a dime, let her use her own money to take care of herself after all she's not your daughter but wife.

I will advice you to invest or save your money now because of the future, you are going to have kids in the future and you will have more responsibilities, save that money now because of that. a woman that work and earns and dosen't want to spend her money or share some responsibilities with you is not a true woman and a wife, she's not genuine but fake, a liability.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by emmanuelewumi(m): 4:22pm On Apr 02, 2023
zed7:
My wife works but I foot all the bills because I choose to. Although she buys things for the house on her own accord.

I'm a traditional man and I choose to take care of everything. I don't give her an allowance though, just occasional gifts, monetary or in items.

I'm not advising for people to do same, split the bills if that's what works for you.

My handling all the bills comes with its advantages, my wife doesn't begin to challenge me unnecessarily. When women contribute with you, they start seeing you as equals instead of you being the captain.





I love traditional men. It took a traditional man, 21 years into his marriage before he got to know that his wife was his landlady. Not knowing that the rent he had been paying in the last 5 years went to his wife


The case is now in the court, the traditional man wanted to claim ownership of the property

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by BluntCrazeMan: 4:23pm On Apr 02, 2023
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?
She is not a housewife..
So, the personal allowance is for what exactly.??

It depends on the understanding between the two of you though..

But then, you need to find out two things right now...

Firstly.,, If anything happens to you, and your money stops coming-in totally, and you're helpless,, can she use her own income to keep the family going?

Secondly, if you finally leave the picture, would she rush to find another man who would continue to be the manly provider-figure in her life.??
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Magnoliaa(f): 4:24pm On Apr 02, 2023
BRATISLAVA:
The side chicks aren't women. And they aren't selfish. Neither are they everywhere.

O...K.

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by vastolord4(m): 4:24pm On Apr 02, 2023
Nazgul:
Didn't you guys date before getting married. Sometimes when I read questions like this, I do ask myself if you guys just met each other and got married the same day. Cos this my dear friend is what you should discuss with whoever you're planning a future with.

Also, your wife doesn't love you. Once you're dating a girl, and she feels it's odd to spend her money on you, kindly let her be. Cos such girl can never support you financially in marriage. The problem with a lot of foolish boys today is that they'll feel it's normal, many would even defend the girl if you try to advice them and tell you that it's a man's responsibility to take care of his woman.

But when reality begins to hit them in marriage, they'll be the first to complain...

My take is that your wife doesn't love you.

Simplicity at its peak! Cheers to this🥂

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by buzorcharles(m): 4:25pm On Apr 02, 2023
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?


No do wetin u will regret later. I met an old man he complains to me that his wife still collects her monthly allowance from him even now she owns a church and the church is booming and he pays his tithe to her church. Women no dey Belleville for money.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Tony4000: 4:26pm On Apr 02, 2023
You talk too much, why trying to bring disunity already Don’t play devil’s advocate here pls
Nazgul:
Didn't you guys date before getting married. Sometimes when I read questions like this, I do ask myself if you guys just met each other and got married the same day. Cos this my dear friend is what you should discuss with whoever you're planning a future with.

Also, your wife doesn't love you. Once you're dating a girl, and she feels it's odd to spend her money on you, kindly let her be. Cos such girl can never support you financially in marriage. The problem with a lot of foolish boys today is that they'll feel it's normal, many would even defend the girl if you try to advice them and tell you that it's a man's responsibility to take care of his woman.

But when reality begins to hit them in marriage, they'll be the first to complain...

My take is that your wife doesn't love you.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Homextras: 4:28pm On Apr 02, 2023
You pay rent in full, you buy all food stuffs. You have tried. If she was the one buying all the food in the house, I would have said give her. But as it is, I won’t advise you to begin what you can’t end.

When kids come in and school fees starts, you will know that even though you earn more than her now, you will be broke because your woman will expect you to pay all kids school fees.

Don’t assume you will always be in that your job giving you that guaranteed income. What if you lose your job tomorrow? She won’t lift a finger in the homes expense? Don’t start what you cannot end.

If she insists on the allowance, then insist she must pay part of the rent or take responsibility for feeding at home. It is well.

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Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by NoToPile: 4:28pm On Apr 02, 2023
Connected1:

If you have control over your family as the head of the home, then make her spend her salary on feeding and other subtle expenses, that way, she won't even save much monthly that will make her want to rant with you someday

She may tell people that she feeds you daily but then she knows you can do without her and you may also choose to use her words against her.

Pay all the major bills like rent and buying of properties, well if you don't have control over your home.... Then I am sorry for you.

Na Logic we dae use cool

SMH.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by Emmacy001: 4:30pm On Apr 02, 2023
Femmyfamous4u:
Hello all, I need to know if I'm doing some things right or over reacting.

My wife and I just married some months ago and we just spend here and there on stuffs. I bought food stuffs in the house and told her I will place her on 40k monthly to cover for soups and all and I expect her to add to it if it's not enough.

I foot all bills- house rent, Power, and all . She earns a decent 6 figures salary also which is slightly higher than mine without the allowances I get.

She expects me to still give her another allowance apart from the 49k I give her for food.

Each time she buys stuff in the house she always want me to pay back in full; most times, I just pay a part of it which she always frowns and complains about.

It appears she has a notion that her money is her money and mine is ours.

My income is more than hers though.

Do you think I should still give her personal pocket money?
BUY FOOD ITEM(1 BAG OF RICE,4GALLONS OF OIL,YAM,),BUY MEAT AND STORE IN FREEZER.
THIS TIME YOU WILL STOP SPENDING MUCH
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by skj1377(m): 4:32pm On Apr 02, 2023
Yes.
Re: Should I Give my working Class Wife Allowance? by MartinsD12(m): 4:32pm On Apr 02, 2023
Kobojunkie:
1. That mindset is what is traditional marriage culture in Nigeria. undecided

2. Women are allowed by tradition to sit as liabilities in their marriage. undecided
Not any more , not in this modern age , that's was the tradition of our forefathers not in this modern age , this tradition made the man to struggle alone while dying early , look around you , you will notice that our grand father's most of them are all dead , grand ma's are more , they are the one's to live to see the fruit of their labour the same labour that our grandparents put in place today they are no longer alive to reap the fruit of that labour rather it's grandma everywhere even in my own villa you hardly see grandpa alive because grandpa struggle to Carter for everything the family needs alone

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