Comments on: Marriage isn’t 50/50

By: debt reduction

debt reduction — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:51:15 +0000

If you are not working together towards unity, then by default, you are drifting slowly towards isolation.

I agree with the very first post that this is the best line of the post. Basically, ordinary couples enter marriage with the implication that most of the time, their individuality should undergo a compromise check. One should not outshine the other, but both should complement each other. Egos lead to isolation, while understanding and compromise leads to unity.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:20:18 +0000

Our marriage is already 100/100. I make 100% of the money, she spends 100% of the money.

By: One Snarky Chica with Issues » Blog Archive » Issues link roundup for 6/3 - 6/9

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:48:26 +0000

[...] Marriage isn’t 50/50 at Clever Dude A great relationship article that points out that reciprocal activities don’t work well in marriages. Just check out the dishes example. [...]

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:44:57 +0000

Wow. What a great post. I would add “make sure you discuss things in the same currency.” I sometimes find myself doing things for my wife that are meaninless to her, or not doing things that are very important for her (but mean nothing for me).

By: shannon

shannon — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:44:23 +0000

i’ve not used this site, but i just heard about http://www.chorebuster.net
you put in all of the family chores, as well as how long it takes and how “undesirable” the chore is. then it will somehow divide things up fairly.
love,
shannon

By: girlrobot

girlrobot — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:55:30 +0000

wow, what great advice. you guys sound like a very happy couple!!!

By: Blain Reinkensmeyer

Blain Reinkensmeyer — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:28:38 +0000

“If you are not working together towards unity, then by default, you are drifting slowly towards isolation.”

That really is the best line of the whole article, I think it can apply to business relationships as well.