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My cousin’s invitation got me thinking about relationships, and how they’re maybe even a bigger deal than I previously thought. Before when I got invitations in the mail, I’d scoff and mention to someone that they’d probably get divorced. Now, I think about how brave the couple is for embarking on what might be a never-ending trial.

Months ago, I was listening to Dr. Laura when a wife called in complaining that she and her husband didn’t share a checking account. Her husband wanted to keep things separated since they were still receiving monies from his parents (don’t ask me how THAT is normal), and didn’t want to “confuse” things. The wife on the other hand, considered their marriage a partnership and should instead share a checking account the way that they should actually be sharing their lives. Instead of splitting the rent or the groceries, they’d pay the bills out of the same account.

After I heard the caller, I thought how funny it seemed that they weren’t sharing a checking account. I thought all married people shared a checking account; isn’t that the normal thing to do? Wouldn’t sharing a checking account be a good way to show or prove that you’re committed?

Since I was dating Gabe at the time, I told him about the call expecting him to think the same way I did; but he didn’t. When he asked me why I thought it was necessary, I made a joke and said, “If we shared a checking account, it would be harder for you to break up with me.” He didn’t laugh.

Even though I dropped the issue previously with Gabe, I’m still siding with the Wife.

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