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Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Blessedarethepe(m): 4:39pm On Jun 27, 2025
Yusuph2504:
I'm here to read comments but I'm really surprised to see what a lot men going through in their marriage so sad , I think I need to learn a lot before going into marriage
Just be 10x better than your wife and resist the plan to travel out with her.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Kobojunkie: 4:42pm On Jun 27, 2025
Blessedarethepe:
➜Just be 10x better than your wife and resist the plan to travel out with her.
And when that same wife decides to bob other men while you are away, you go still dey form victim at that time, right? Una no dey ever learn at all, at all! 🙄🙄🙄
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by myrates: 4:46pm On Jun 27, 2025
Liazz:
Am I being unreasonable being mad at my wife?
We relocated abroad 3 years ago but she isn't helping to settle any of the bills.

We both are gainfully employed though I earn much than she does. Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself. We also had a loan of over 10 thousand pounds to settle when we relocated, she didn't help with a dime till I paid all bits by bits which took me almost 2 years.

Despite this, I still help with house chores like taking care of our kids, home cleaning and even washing dishes though she does all the cooking.
I've expressed my displeasure several times but she keeps insisting I can't force her to financially assist, it's my job as I'm the husband. She seems convinced she isn't doing any wrong and no sign of remorse whatsoever.

I financed our relocation 100% without her contributing a dime.

This is causing a strain in the marriage and I am thinking if I am unreasonable in my demand, am I?
Your comments are highly welcome.
She's not a good and supportive partner. She's very selfish and must have started planning her exit after investing her own savings and milking you dry.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Kruzxx: 4:52pm On Jun 27, 2025
Many ladies are selfish they don't give a dime, better find a way to save up because when chiips are down she will definitely leave you
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by peleson1: 4:52pm On Jun 27, 2025
jesmond3945:
6 years
Just six years and you got all these .

Omo you tried .

Next is to save massively. In ten years time, you will have enough money to live a free life and own your own big businesses .



Mind saying the type of job you are doing? It will give some heads up
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Patented: 5:00pm On Jun 27, 2025
wrong quote oooo. no be me be OP
lucianohase:
Sorry to say this, she is a very, very selfish person and the earlier you think of safe guarding yourself, you should know how best to go about it, the better for you. But if you don't, you will over labor yourself, get exhausted and die. But don't get violent, else you loose all you have laboured for. Secondly, you ought to have seen early signs of this in her before you got married, yet you still decided to go ahead with the marriage. Like someone said, she really has plans, so you need to act fast
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Blessedarethepe(m): 5:16pm On Jun 27, 2025
Kobojunkie:
And when that same wife decides to bob other men while you are away, you go still dey form victim at that time, right? Una no dey ever learn at all, at all! 🙄🙄🙄
You no dey read ni...... Being better than her doesn't mean you will not spend on her.....
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by ZombieDredd: 5:23pm On Jun 27, 2025
Adaumunocha:
She's not planning anything. The woman was a full housewife back in Nigeria
how does being a full house wife in nigeria stop here from divorcing the man in abroad?
huh undecided
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Kobojunkie:
Blessedarethepe:
➜You no dey read ni...... Being better than her doesn't mean you will not spend on her.....
Comprehension dey always escape una! See confusion... How can you be considered better than her when your every action seems motivated by your fear of her?🙄🙄🙄
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Double0h7(f): 5:48pm On Jun 27, 2025
Liazz:
U get fully paid while on maternity leave. Moreso, I'm talking about the situation even while she was actively working.
Just put your foot down and adjust your budget. For example: reduce the amount you give for food shopping, don't pay for family expenses such as days out and holidays. Live below your means. Cover only essential bills; rent, utilities, and taxes. No WiFi or phone bills.

Treat your children alone; take the 5 year out without her and spoil them. Leave none essential bills. If she wants luxury let her pay. You just decide this is what you can afford. If she doesn't step up then no harm done and you'll have more money in the bank. Work harder and start your own projects. No hard feelings, just stop consulting her about family finances and also stop helping her with the chores at home.

Spend time and money on your children. Take the 5 year old on weekend breaks. Stop spoiling her. Then the ball is in her court, better to figure out her intentions now instead of years down the line.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by 004gist: 6:04pm On Jun 27, 2025
Liazz:
Am I being unreasonable being mad at my wife?
We relocated abroad 3 years ago but she isn't helping to settle any of the bills.

We both are gainfully employed though I earn much than she does. Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself. We also had a loan of over 10 thousand pounds to settle when we relocated, she didn't help with a dime till I paid all bits by bits which took me almost 2 years.

Despite this, I still help with house chores like taking care of our kids, home cleaning and even washing dishes though she does all the cooking.
I've expressed my displeasure several times but she keeps insisting I can't force her to financially assist, it's my job as I'm the husband. She seems convinced she isn't doing any wrong and no sign of remorse whatsoever.

I financed our relocation 100% without her contributing a dime.

This is causing a strain in the marriage and I am thinking if I am unreasonable in my demand, am I?
Your comments are highly welcome.
Do y have mortgage? Please if u do please stop and resale the house.

Such woman mean no good for u.

My wife is here in same country and we dont have separate accounts. She earn more than me and everything comes under one account.

When dating i swore never to end up with a lady that won't share bills. If she is not working is understandable but working then saving her
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by onuku: 6:23pm On Jun 27, 2025
What if the wife does not communicate, or pretends to be an introvert?

Roseey0:
The funny thing about this thing is that when we ask your wife, she will have a long list of so many things she does monthly for the family without bothering you. But you won't count it. Everyone is already insinuating she's sending money to her family, some even said ex cry

Guy, sit your wife down and you both can plan your finances. You said, you earn double, so she expects you can handle everything while she saves for rainy days. If you feel you need help and not for you to start throwing money around( that's one of the reason women prefer to keep theres for emergency) discuss it with your wife. You both have to be as transparent as possible about finace so she can trust you and bring out hers .

The koko is to plan together. Let everyone have their own vex money, but contribute to family at each other's capacity.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Kobojunkie: 6:26pm On Jun 27, 2025
onuku:
What if the wife does not communicate, or pretends to be an introvert?
Get professional marriage counseling or tell her a court-ordered one may be it. undecided
Court-ordered marriage counseling is when a judge requires a couple to attend therapy sessions before finalizing a divorce or legal separation. This is typically done when the court believes there's a chance for reconciliation or when child custody is involved. The purpose is to help couples address their issues, improve communication, and potentially salvage the marriage.
Introverts can be taken to court too. undecided
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by MrSly(m): 6:47pm On Jun 27, 2025
Liazz:
Am I being unreasonable being mad at my wife?
We relocated abroad 3 years ago but she isn't helping to settle any of the bills.

We both are gainfully employed though I earn much than she does. Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself. We also had a loan of over 10 thousand pounds to settle when we relocated, she didn't help with a dime till I paid all bits by bits which took me almost 2 years.

Despite this, I still help with house chores like taking care of our kids, home cleaning and even washing dishes though she does all the cooking.
I've expressed my displeasure several times but she keeps insisting I can't force her to financially assist, it's my job as I'm the husband. She seems convinced she isn't doing any wrong and no sign of remorse whatsoever.

I financed our relocation 100% without her contributing a dime.

This is causing a strain in the marriage and I am thinking if I am unreasonable in my demand, am I?
Your comments are highly welcome.
I no wan scartter anyone's family ooo. But if you dey afraid with your wife you suppose dey save for the rainy days that are mostly assured.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:36pm On Jun 27, 2025
You are not in a loving or supportive relationship, and there is no realistic future for your marriage. Begin planning for yourself by opening a private account in your name only. Keep your income, raises, and bonuses confidential; do not share these details. Save money in this separate account and never disclose it. Do not inform your spouse when you send money to your family. Many Nigerian women exploit men under the guise of marriage; you need to protect your interests. I am sorry for being direct, but you deserve clear and honest advice.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by onuku: 9:58pm On Jun 27, 2025
Thank you so much for this. She refused to attend the counseling session.

Kobojunkie:
Get professional marriage counseling or tell her a court-ordered one may be it. undecided
Introverts can be taken to court too. undecided
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by id4sho(m): 11:19pm On Jun 27, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
You are not in a loving or supportive relationship, and there is no realistic future for your marriage. Begin planning for yourself by opening a private account in your name only. Keep your income, raises, and bonuses confidential; do not share these details. Save money in this separate account and never disclose it. Do not inform your spouse when you send money to your family. Many Nigerian women exploit men under the guise of marriage; you need to protect your interests. I am sorry for being direct, but you deserve clear and honest advice.
Sorry for wetin, drop am e dey hot. I learnt the hard way,I got no chill. The truth is one, others are lies📌👌💯
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Nnamdipapa(m): 11:25pm On Jun 27, 2025
id4sho:
Sorry for wetin, drop am e dey hot. I learnt the hard way,I got no chill. The truth is one, others are lies📌👌💯
I learnt after nine years of marriage. I thought we had the same goal before I realized I was being used in the name of marriage. i changed immediately towards everyone, including my in-laws.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by ledaman: 12:00am On Jun 28, 2025
Activate plan B before she strike you @ the back.
Try and save no matter the amount.
Youkay no be Naija that you can manipulate the system if anything goes bad .
Best of luck in your endeavours.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by elijahozzy(m): 12:24am On Jun 28, 2025
Take her to a court n fight for right my bro, she’s greedy and it’s bad for both of you since you are the only one footing the bills, am sure you’ll win.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Kobojunkie: 12:36am On Jun 28, 2025
elijahozzy:
Take her to a court n fight for right my bro, she’s greedy and it’s bad for both of you since you are the only one footing the bills, am sure you’ll win.
Court ke? No court fit do anything for this case unless they are looking for divorce. undecided
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by dipset01: 2:27am On Jun 28, 2025
Most Ladies are naturally selfish and stingy, I have been married at for 7 years and can count the number of times my wife has supported me financially. My wife too can be stingy, I rarely ask sha, but i expect her to buy things in the house little things. I am still grateful sha, cos atleast she now cooks, gives me sex anytime i want it and looks after her kids. I also rarely ask her sha. My dad already sat me down when i was about getting married and told me this, The financial burden sits with the man. Yes a woman can support, but it is your job as a man. Although you guys are overseas and she will be earning decent. Stop putting eye on her money, from the way you spoke seems you are earning twice or more of what she earns, if that is the case then you should be able to carry all the house bills. And if you cant, tell her this is what you earn, you pay the rent, the utility bills, car insurance , feeding etc. and you need her help. If she is working and her income in not helping to move the family forward then she has no point working. Tell her she needs to carry the feeding and maybe utility bills going forward. The moment you begin to get concerned about how much your wife earns and want to deep your hand in her money, or you guys begin to share the bills, then know you will lose some respect in her sight be ready to split house chores 50 50.  A woman that truly loves you and wants your family to succeed will be willing to support her man financially. Or is she having projects or family members in need of money. Please your marriage will not fail. You also dont need to spend on her that much.







Liazz:
Am I being unreasonable being mad at my wife?
We relocated abroad 3 years ago but she isn't helping to settle any of the bills.

We both are gainfully employed though I earn much than she does. Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself. We also had a loan of over 10 thousand pounds to settle when we relocated, she didn't help with a dime till I paid all bits by bits which took me almost 2 years.

Despite this, I still help with house chores like taking care of our kids, home cleaning and even washing dishes though she does all the cooking.
I've expressed my displeasure several times but she keeps insisting I can't force her to financially assist, it's my job as I'm the husband. She seems convinced she isn't doing any wrong and no sign of remorse whatsoever.

I financed our relocation 100% without her contributing a dime.

This is causing a strain in the marriage and I am thinking if I am unreasonable in my demand, am I?
Your comments are highly welcome.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Ilekokonit: 3:36am On Jun 28, 2025
Liazz:
Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself.
In the UK if a man is not mean or stingy, his wife and kids will use him, squeeze him dry and then dump him. The man will spend his all empowering his wife and spend his all on wife and kids only to have the same wife turn their her kids against him once they reach 10 years and above.

Whenever I am walking down a high street in London and I see a happy looking Naija man pushing his baby in a push chair and the wife walks majestically beside him, I just look and laugh and feel sorry for the poor sod because 9 times out of 10, the man is being used and he WILL be dumped and kicked out of his children's life once the wife thinks she no longer needs his finances because the UK Government has now stepped into the husbands shoes as her financial provider as a single mum.

Baba, jut dey save furiously now that you have a good salary because as you know, no job is secure anymore in the UK and IF God forbid you lose your job, that woman will DAILY disgrace you and call you worthless in front of your kids and if you as much as protest her insults, she may even slap you and turn round and call the police and falsely accuse you of domestic violence and once you get kicked out and banned from going near the house, your wife will thank her stars as the UK Govt will reward her with single mother benefit payments on top of her salary thus making her salary plus benefits to be so substantial that she no longer needs you in her vicinity talk less of in the same house lest you stop the single mother largess that the UK Government is giving her.

Baba, as a man in the UK, if you are too responsible or if you are not stingy, mean, wicked or unpredictable to your wife, she will turn round and be these same evil things to you sooner or later.

Just look around you in the UK and learn from other mens experiences.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Ilekokonit: 3:40am On Jun 28, 2025
Henix:
Women are unpredictable. Take them abroad and see their real character
Well said.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Ilekokonit: 3:41am On Jun 28, 2025
Itiskdg121:
Bro, that's women for you.

My advice for all men is "Prioritize yourself in all you do". Very important.
Refuse to be blinded by love, belief or religion. Be intentional about being selfish.

And above all, never be afraid to walk away at anytime.

My cent!!!
Bros, you know what you are talking about. Your above advice should be taught to all boys before they get married.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Nobody: 5:03am On Jun 28, 2025
Liazz:
Am I being unreasonable being mad at my wife?
We relocated abroad 3 years ago but she isn't helping to settle any of the bills.

We both are gainfully employed though I earn much than she does. Our monthly expenditure is about £2000 and she doesn't care to help in any way. I foot all bills making me struggle to save while she keeps all she earns to herself. We also had a loan of over 10 thousand pounds to settle when we relocated, she didn't help with a dime till I paid all bits by bits which took me almost 2 years.

Despite this, I still help with house chores like taking care of our kids, home cleaning and even washing dishes though she does all the cooking.
I've expressed my displeasure several times but she keeps insisting I can't force her to financially assist, it's my job as I'm the husband. She seems convinced she isn't doing any wrong and no sign of remorse whatsoever.

I financed our relocation 100% without her contributing a dime.

This is causing a strain in the marriage and I am thinking if I am unreasonable in my demand, am I?
Your comments are highly welcome.
I am very sure she's an igbo lady. I jejely moved away from them and married outside of my tribe.
Re: My Marriage Is Shaking: I Settle All Bills Abroad by Nobody: 5:07am On Jun 28, 2025
dipset01:
Most Ladies are naturally selfish and stingy, I have been married at for 7 years and can count the number of times my wife has supported me financially. My wife too can be stingy, I rarely ask sha, but i expect her to buy things in the house little things. I am still grateful sha, cos atleast she now cooks, gives me sex anytime i want it and looks after her kids. I also rarely ask her sha. My dad already sat me down when i was about getting married and told me this, The financial burden sits with the man. Yes a woman can support, but it is your job as a man. Although you guys are overseas and she will be earning decent. Stop putting eye on her money, from the way you spoke seems you are earning twice or more of what she earns, if that is the case then you should be able to carry all the house bills. And if you cant, tell her this is what you earn, you pay the rent, the utility bills, car insurance , feeding etc. and you need her help. If she is working and her income in not helping to move the family forward then she has no point working. Tell her she needs to carry the feeding and maybe utility bills going forward. The moment you begin to get concerned about how much your wife earns and want to deep your hand in her money, or you guys begin to share the bills, then know you will lose some respect in her sight be ready to split house chores 50 50.  A woman that truly loves you and wants your family to succeed will be willing to support her man financially. Or is she having projects or family members in need of money. Please your marriage will not fail. You also dont need to spend on her that much.


Some women are just eeew! Abroad life isn't where you can stay without support unless you are earning 7k up per month.

As an adult, she should use her brains and support the husband.
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