First off DH and I have equal blow money, and it's only $40/month each. BUT I do not have to pay for stuff you talk about like massages, hobbies, clothes, vacation, etc.
That stuff all comes out of the "joint" money. Fun money is for us to have fun. We eat out with it with friends. Clothes, hair, makeup, etc is all joint.
If my DH wants me to look nice he can pay for it. If he didn't care about a groomed wife, had to buy razors, moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, etc from my blow, forget it! I am spending it on eating out and he can look at me au natural uggo! He can see my bushy eyebrows, unshaved legs, unshaved underarms, etc. Sorry but women do cost more than men in the hygiene department.
And if he doesn't like it then well I can more than happily be natural. Of course he'd get ribbing at work when people take a look at a wife who just looks gross, etc, but heck I'd do it to make a point. And he knows it. Hence why he doesn't complain about some of my personal needs.
Also if she has to pay for feminine hygiene, birth control, etc, my take on that is it's cheaper than a baby so pony up hubby. Unless you want lots of kids. pregnant = no monthly needs. birth control = no kids.
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