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As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by grandiose4ever(op): 7:06pm On Nov 15, 2025
Hello everyone,

I have begun to think about getting married.

But for some reason I don't fully understand what to expect or what is fully expected of me as a man in the area of finances.

So I'm asking the following questions to matured married men and women to get clarity?

In your own family

1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?

2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?

3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).

4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?


The last question is ONLY for married men who share bills?

5a. Do you feel respectedby your wife when you share bills with her?

*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?


I'd appreciate if the mods can help me get a wider audience by putting on front page. Thanks!

Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Kobojunkie:
OP, just so you know, marriage is not by force. A good portion of individuals out there are not married and will never be, and that is OK. If you can find peace in your life as it is today, there is no need or reason to need to change it or feel burdened to add marriage(or even children) to the equation. undecided
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Nobody: 7:37pm On Nov 15, 2025
Nice question 👍. Let’s hear from the married couples smiley
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by paba(m): 7:47pm On Nov 15, 2025
We nor dey share bills for dis side but inside there so, she dey use her head ...
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by advanceDNA:
grandiose4ever:
But for some reason I don't fully understand what to expect or what is fully expected of me as a man in the area of finances.
whether you are dangote level rich or not ..most Nigerian women expect you to pay all the bills.....it's just a natural entitlement they think they deserve because they naturally equate their vaglna and being with you to 200billion dollars..... grin
still, plenty women share bills in their home, when the need comes...but don't table it as something that should be shared by percentage when the need as not come up..
The need: ur income can't carry the whole expense at home....


grandiose4ever:
[b]1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?
women don't like to chest heavy bills like rent unless its very necessary......don't go there... cool

grandiose4ever:
2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?
another no go area..... .women only pay tuition when they are single mothers.....they believe they have already contributed more than you by birthing and nurturing........she will feel like you are suffering her by paying tuition if her own child grin

grandiose4ever:
3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).
when it comes to chores, unless u work long hrs and enter only at night or u are hardly around ......treat chores like u are living with your roommate that expects you to help.....it helps your spouse know u care........if it's the cooking u can do, do it often, they will appreciate that u help....... If it's dishes or floor...do it often.....
Its the 21st century....get a washing machine and to avoid some small small fight

grandiose4ever:
4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?[/b]
if u marry weréy...u go must collect...

If u marry a woman that sees team playing in marriage as a norm, u self treat her as a team in decision making...i.e, like they are not an outsider in the house...

grandiose4ever:
[b]5a. Do you feel respected by your wife when you share bills with her?
Some women na werey... Weda u share bills or not u go collect... Just marry werey that you can tolerate her madness...because the chance that you will marry werey in Nigeria is higher grin

But if you get lucky and you nor marry weréy.......respect your wife....your wife go respect you

grandiose4ever:
*. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?
she should use her money to sort some of her personal needs and that of her own family .. otherwise you go chest plenty bills from in-law side, especially all those give me give in-laws.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Abee79(m): 8:27pm On Nov 15, 2025
Share keh? If she MISTAKENLY spends her own money on the family, I know no peace till I refund in full 😆
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by grandiose4ever(op): 9:26pm On Nov 15, 2025
advanceDNA:
whether you are dangote level rich or not ..most Nigerian women expect you to pay all the bills.....it's just a natural entitlement they think they deserve because they naturally equate their vaglna and being with you to 200billion dollars..... grin
still, plenty women share bills in their home, when the need comes...but don't table it as something that should be shared by percentage when the need as not come up..
The need: ur income can't carry the whole expense at home....


women don't like to chest heavy bills like rent unless it very necessary......don't go there... cool

another no go area..... .women only pay tuition when they are single mothers.....they believe they have already contributed more than you by birthing and nurturing........she will feel like you are suffering her by paying tuition if her own child grin

when it comes to chores, unless u work long hrs and enter only at night or u are hardly around ......treat chores like u are living with your roommate that expects you to help.....it helps your spouse know u care........if it's the cooking u can do, do it often, they will appreciate that u help....... If it's dishes or floor...do it often.....
Its the 21st century....get a washing machine and to avoid some small small fight

if u marry weréy...u go must collect...

If u marry a woman that's sees team playing in marriage as a norm, u self treat her as a team in decision making...i.e, like they are not an outsider in the house...


Some women na werey... Weda u share bills or not u go collect... Just marry werey that you can tolerate her madness...because the chance that you will marry werey is higher grin

But if you get lucky and you nor marry weréy.......respect your wife....your wife go respect you

she should use her money to sort some of her personal needs and that of her own family .. otherwise you go chest plenty bills from in-law side..
Wow!!!

Thank you so much man. I'm still digesting this information.

Good stuff. Na to increase my earnings by x4 be that o.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by eniolorunfe: 9:58pm On Nov 15, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Wow!!!

Thank you so much man. I'm still digesting this information.

Good stuff. Na to increase my earnings by x4 be that o.
lol 😂🤣 if e easy to increase your earnings to x4, why you never do so since? Sha no go kii yasef. Many women are supporting their families but dem no dey loud am.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by PapaNnamdi: 10:04pm On Nov 15, 2025
advanceDNA:
whether you are dangote level rich or not ..most Nigerian women expect you to pay all the bills.....it's just a natural entitlement they think they deserve because they naturally equate their vaglna and being with you to 200billion dollars..... grin
still, plenty women share bills in their home, when the need comes...but don't table it as something that should be shared by percentage when the need as not come up..
The need: ur income can't carry the whole expense at home....


women don't like to chest heavy bills like rent unless it very necessary......don't go there... cool

another no go area..... .women only pay tuition when they are single mothers.....they believe they have already contributed more than you by birthing and nurturing........she will feel like you are suffering her by paying tuition if her own child grin

when it comes to chores, unless u work long hrs and enter only at night or u are hardly around ......treat chores like u are living with your roommate that expects you to help.....it helps your spouse know u care........if it's the cooking u can do, do it often, they will appreciate that u help....... If it's dishes or floor...do it often.....
Its the 21st century....get a washing machine and to avoid some small small fight

if u marry weréy...u go must collect...

If u marry a woman that's sees team playing in marriage as a norm, u self treat her as a team in decision making...i.e, like they are not an outsider in the house...


Some women na werey... Weda u share bills or not u go collect... Just marry werey that you can tolerate her madness...because the chance that you will marry werey is higher grin

But if you get lucky and you nor marry weréy.......respect your wife....your wife go respect you

she should use her money to sort some of her personal needs and that of her own family .. otherwise you go chest plenty bills from in-law side..
Truly u be married man,
Na everything wey my wife de do na im you post here,
laff wan finish me,
Sometimes e go de do me to bound that woman carry her put for special people's home for 1month make my brain no blow🤣🤣
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by NotOfThisWorld(f): 10:14pm On Nov 15, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Hello everyone,

I have began to think about getting married.
begun, not began
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by SpaceX: 10:39pm On Nov 15, 2025
Only people who hate themselves get marry nowadays, name one advantage of being married? There is none.... Most married men don't live long anymore, it's your punishment for getting married.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by SpaceX: 10:41pm On Nov 15, 2025
Marry now and suffer later, or live a free agent lifestyle and live long....
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by grandiose4ever(op): 10:42pm On Nov 15, 2025
NotOfThisWorld:
begun, not began
OK thanks
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by advanceDNA: 10:50pm On Nov 15, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Wow!!!

Thank you so much man. I'm still digesting this information.

Good stuff. Na to increase my earnings by x4 be that o.
Yinmú
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by breathless(m): 12:27am On Nov 16, 2025
1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?
ANS: Yes. You are expected to "chest" the full rent. That's 100% your responsibility. Remember you took her from her father's house where she knows nothing about paying or sharing rent. However, wisdom dictates that you get an accommodation that's within your means and make projections for future increase.
2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?
ANS You pay the school fees 100% bro. Again, choose a school you can afford and get the termly bill and pay directly yourself. Make no mistake of giving her the money to pay. If she does pay, it should be voluntary or freewill and ensure you reimburse her as soon as you can. However, if she's "magnanimous", she may take care of some things like the child(ren)'s lunch pack/box(es), extra clothing etc.
3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).
ANS This can occur especially of your spouse is not the "domesticated" type. She can use it as an opportunity to "rope" you into doing chores. That's when you'll be called to "bring out the food in the freezer to microwave for yourself or the children because she's running late getting home". Trust me, women have ways of making you do things you ordinarily will frown at but you won't due to the circumstances. However, try make yourself useful when at home by taking on some chores intermittently like clearing cobwebs grin, help iron her clothes for church while she's in the bathroom grin, clearing and washing dishes together as a way of bonding etc.
4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?
ANS You don't get to make decision by fiat but through dialogue and compromise (which can sometime hurt your ego)
The last question is ONLY for married men who share bills?
I don't share bills with my spouse but she supports voluntarily especially when she senses I'm not financially buoyant and I make up for it in KIND. grin
5a. Do you feel respected by your wife when you share bills with her?
ANS During my "downtime", I had to reorientate my mind that she was earning her money with my name and what she
*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?
ANS Don't go into marriage with this mindset bro. Women want some level of "freedom and independence" including their finances. Let her spend her income the way she deems fit. That's a way to know if she's a good or bad with finances and to what extent you can trust with your finances or that of the family.

As an added bonus, I suggest you both have this conversation not with the mind of sharing financial responsibilities but to build and secure your future financially. Have a goal or plan and be committed to it wholeheartedly. For instance, if you earn more, you can suggest to her to use her income to run the home while yours is put into capital projects like securing landed properties, setting up and running a family business etc.

All the best.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Kaczynski: 12:43am On Nov 16, 2025
SpaceX:
Only people who hate themselves get marry nowadays, name one advantage of being married? There is none.... Most married men don't live long anymore, it's your punishment for getting married.
they dont know

tbey believe marriage is an achievement
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by BlackPantherxXx: 6:26am On Nov 16, 2025
I pay 100% of the bills and share ZERO. So, the standing rule is - I share no chores except by my own free will.

IF you share bills, it is only fair to share chores. Simple!

I handle breadwinning exceptionally well, there is no reason why wifey shouldn't handle housekeeping just as well.

It is a very poor use of my time to be cooking or washing dishes. And I make that abundantly clear. Take it or Leave it.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by ibechris(m):
My brother,date a good lady for marriage first.

Lay out ur plans for the future,your finances,your goals and ask her all these questions yourself.

If i tell u what i allow in my marriage u might be angry with me and others.

Marriage can humble u,but sincerely have ur plans clearly stated and discuss it with the girl and see how she reacts to it then,this would help u to know how to run ur marriage perfectly.

If u are lucky,everything would work beautifully for u.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by grandiose4ever(op): 8:19am On Nov 16, 2025
Wow beautiful advise everywhere. Thank you.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by tanigororo: 8:52am On Nov 16, 2025
Zero Naira of Nigeria Money
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by CodeTemplarr: 10:39am On Nov 16, 2025
Every wife is suppose to be a working class wife. Working from or for the home counts as working. Every effort has a value if rendered as a service thus working for the home is a valid form of work.

We also know money answereth to all things so once you do that which money can buy for yourself and family, your have earned and spent in one fell swoop.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by CodeTemplarr: 11:12am On Nov 16, 2025
breathless:
1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?
ANS: Yes. You are expected to "chest" the full rent. That's 100% your responsibility. Remember you took her from her father's house where she knows nothing about paying or sharing rent. However, wisdom dictates that you get an accommodation that's within your means and make projections for future increase.
2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?
ANS You pay the school fees 100% bro. Again, choose a school you can afford and get the termly bill and pay directly yourself. Make no mistake of giving her the money to pay. If she does pay, it should be voluntary or freewill and ensure you reimburse her as soon as you can. However, if she's "magnanimous", she may take care of some things like the child(ren)'s lunch pack/box(es), extra clothing etc.
3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).
ANS This can occur especially of your spouse is not the "domesticated" type. She can use it as an opportunity to "rope" you into doing chores. That's when you'll be called to "bring out the food in the freezer to microwave for yourself or the children because she's running late getting home". Trust me, women have ways of making you do things you ordinarily will frown at but you won't due to the circumstances. However, try make yourself useful when at home by taking on some chores intermittently like clearing cobwebs grin, help iron her clothes for church while she's in the bathroom grin, clearing and washing dishes together as a way of bonding etc.
4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?
ANS You don't get to make decision by fiat but through dialogue and compromise (which can sometime hurt your ego)
The last question is ONLY for married men who share bills?
I don't share bills with my spouse but she supports voluntarily especially when she senses I'm not financially buoyant and I make up for it in KIND. grin
5a. Do you feel respected by your wife when you share bills with her?
ANS During my "downtime", I had to reorientate my mind that she was earning her money with my name and what she
*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?
ANS Don't go into marriage with this mindset bro. Women want some level of "freedom and independence" including their finances. Let her spend her income the way she deems fit. That's a way to know if she's a good or bad with finances and to what extent you can trust with your finances or that of the family.

As an added bonus, I suggest you both have this conversation not with the mind of sharing financial responsibilities but to build and secure your future financially. Have a goal or plan and be committed to it wholeheartedly. For instance, if you earn more, you can suggest to her to use her income to run the home while yours is put into capital projects like securing landed properties, setting up and running a family business etc
.

All the best.
All these your seemingly romantic sharing fornula are based on songs of Solomon and not the remaining 65 books.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Adexvivacity(m): 12:26pm On Nov 16, 2025
advanceDNA:
whether you are dangote level rich or not ..most Nigerian women expect you to pay all the bills.....it's just a natural entitlement they think they deserve because they naturally equate their vaglna and being with you to 200billion dollars..... grin
still, plenty women share bills in their home, when the need comes...but don't table it as something that should be shared by percentage when the need as not come up..
The need: ur income can't carry the whole expense at home....


women don't like to chest heavy bills like rent unless its very necessary......don't go there... cool

another no go area..... .women only pay tuition when they are single mothers.....they believe they have already contributed more than you by birthing and nurturing........she will feel like you are suffering her by paying tuition if her own child grin

when it comes to chores, unless u work long hrs and enter only at night or u are hardly around ......treat chores like u are living with your roommate that expects you to help.....it helps your spouse know u care........if it's the cooking u can do, do it often, they will appreciate that u help....... If it's dishes or floor...do it often.....
Its the 21st century....get a washing machine and to avoid some small small fight

if u marry weréy...u go must collect...

If u marry a woman that sees team playing in marriage as a norm, u self treat her as a team in decision making...i.e, like they are not an outsider in the house...


Some women na werey... Weda u share bills or not u go collect... Just marry werey that you can tolerate her madness...because the chance that you will marry werey in Nigeria is higher grin

But if you get lucky and you nor marry weréy.......respect your wife....your wife go respect you

she should use her money to sort some of her personal needs and that of her own family .. otherwise you go chest plenty bills from in-law side, especially all those give me give in-laws.
You have said alot and you have said the right thing.... Despite having washing machine, i dont do any chores at home and I dont even drop cloth in the machine cos I pay for almost everything at home so helping with chores when she aint helping with bills is cheating. The most important thing is "Coping with each other" because you are gonna see alot u dnt like. You need small werey to trick them to do some things else you will become a boy to ur wife claiming its love. You are entering another phase of life entirely when you marry so how you start is very important. Those things you start with will never change so dont ever try to do any chores or u will regret later cos they dont like to spend their money on bills.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by bentenny(m): 1:12pm On Nov 16, 2025
Do not share bills with your wife no matter her financial muscle....esp house rent and children's school fees!
If she wants to assist,make sure it's voluntary and limited to house stuffs!
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Emeskhalifa(m): 1:12pm On Nov 16, 2025
Nna I tried to do that it didn't work o.
My wife will literally prefers we starve than split bill so what I do is handle everything but insist she pays ligh bill and cable subscription.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Focusmind: 1:13pm On Nov 16, 2025
Please, if you are not ready to foot the family responsibilities, 100%, don't bother getting married. It is better you establish full control as a man and take full responsibility of raising your family, including bearing all the associated costs. Ignore whatever your wife or the would-be wife is earning and concentrate towards building your home. Your wife would see your hardwork, dedication and commitment to the well-being of the family. As your wife sees your efforts, you won't even need to ask her for any contribution before she starts, willingly doing lots without you asking for it or imposing the expenses on her.

You are there as the provider, protector and defender of your "territory ". As time progresses, willingly, without compulsion, your wife would start taking care of certain bills. Just pray that you continue to do well and make progress in your career and trade so that you continue to discharge your obligations to your wife and children. Your wife would always be moved to support you and this would earn you more respect and your dignity, intact.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by femi4: 1:13pm On Nov 16, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Hello everyone,

I have begun to think about getting married.

But for some reason I don't fully understand what to expect or what is fully expected of me as a man in the area of finances.

So I'm asking the following questions to matured married men and women to get clarity?

In your own family

1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?

2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?

3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).

4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?


The last question is ONLY for married men who share bills?

5a. Do you feel respectedby your wife when you share bills with her?

*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?


I'd appreciate if the mods can help me get a wider audience by putting on front page. Thanks!
It varies..no particular formula.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Stephen0mozzy: 1:13pm On Nov 16, 2025
Following to see and learn.
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Dotherightthing: 1:18pm On Nov 16, 2025
As much as she desires

I don't obligate her to do anything
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by ariesbull: 1:18pm On Nov 16, 2025
As a man or a pure African man... You are expected not to share these things with your wife

Rent
School fees


Others like feeding etc...
You can share
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Dzzzz:
Any woman that cannot invest into the family is “The Weapon Fashioned Against You”…Marriage is not meant for one person to cater for everything..If your wif can’t put 100Naira into the family then you have married wrong..The mentality”He’s money,is our money and My money is mine”was made up by Feminist..Rihanna and Beyoncé still put money into their family but our girls don’t see them as role models..They’d rather have Blessing CEO /Blessing Okoro or Saida Boj as role models..
Re: As A Nigerian Husband How Much Bills Do You Share With Your Wife? by Augustenite(m): 1:19pm On Nov 16, 2025
grandiose4ever:
Hello everyone,

I have begun to think about getting married.

But for some reason I don't fully understand what to expect or what is fully expected of me as a man in the area of finances.

So I'm asking the following questions to matured married men and women to get clarity?

In your own family

1. If the wife is working class, Is it expected that the man pays 100% of the rent?

2. If the wife is working class, is it expected she contributes towards children school fees or the man pays 100%?

3. If the wife contributes financially, is there an expectation that the man does chores? (Ps I don't want to do any chores in this life apart from occasional cooking lol).

4. If the wife contributes financially how does it affect the decision making in the family?


The last question is ONLY for married men who share bills?

5a. Do you feel respectedby your wife when you share bills with her?

*5b. If you don't share bills with your wife and she keeps 100% of her earnings to herself, what do you think is the purpose of a woman working?


I'd appreciate if the mods can help me get a wider audience by putting on front page. Thanks!
Abeg no disturb us here. Go and ask ChatGpt
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