Back in grandma’s day (in the US at least) women were financially trapped in their marriages by a system that wouldn’t allow them to get credit cards or open bank accounts without their husband’s permission, even if they worked. Having a small stash allows a person to choose to be in a marriage, not be forced.
It’s outdated advice but it comes from a good place.
Thanks for adding this context. It’s important to remember. If your partner is financially irresponsible and will spend all your joint account money whether they should or not, back up accounts are the only answer.
Ah yes. Secrets. The proper way to have a loving marriage.
No wait. That’s the proper way to be unhappy and get a divorce or a loveless marriage.
Back in grandma’s day (in the US at least) women were financially trapped in their marriages by a system that wouldn’t allow them to get credit cards or open bank accounts without their husband’s permission, even if they worked. Having a small stash allows a person to choose to be in a marriage, not be forced.
It’s outdated advice but it comes from a good place.
Thanks for adding this context. It’s important to remember. If your partner is financially irresponsible and will spend all your joint account money whether they should or not, back up accounts are the only answer.
Y’all just making a case for the account with your whiny attitude tbh