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Lara said:
I am not married, but I don't like it when things get mixed up. I think it's bad for the relationship. "Get the flashlights or get sex", "If I can't have the flashlights, you won't get sex" and so on. This is not good.
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Lara; first of all, I'd like to say how nice it is to see a young lady in this forum! Welcome!
Now, about my post... it was in jest. Mostly because it's usually the Woman that threatens witholding of affections for punishment.... the thought of the *man* threatening the same thing over the purchase of a flashlight was my feeble attempt at levity. Sorry about that. Flashlights or sex? Hmmm... can I think about that for a while? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif
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IMHO, it's best to clarify the money situation, and then both can decide what they want to spend their money on without having a bad conscience. From the money you earn, you put a certain amount away for the rent, food, college etc., and both get a certain amount for their personal spending.
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Well, someday you're going to make a very luck man very happy.
50/50 works well on paper.... sometimes it's 90/10... sometimes NOT in your favor.