A few days ago
Raalnan5

Should I help my wife pay for College classes?

I could loan her the money, or I could just pay and not worry about it because I know that the more she is worth, the more we are worth. I could also let her pay, she does not make as much as I do, so she would not be able to take as many at a time if she were doing it on her own. By the same token, she was paying less rent in her apartment than her share of our house, so the relationship has an opportunity cost to her as well.

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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Ok, do you have a marriage or a business arrangement?

Plan a budget, set aside joint funds for her education just as you would for groceries. You will both benefit in the future.

Marriage isn’t about loaning each other money, it’s about sharing your lives and dreams and working together to make your dreams come true.

The largest cause of divorce in the US is money-issues.

Don’t become a statistic, please.

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A few days ago
martinlh
Of course you should pay. If you are worried about her “carrying her share” you will never be happy as far as money issues go. Couples get married to work together, not separately for a cause. If she is going to school and you are not, it only makes sense that you would pay for her schooling.

The same would be the case if you were going to school and she wasn’t. She should pay for you.

You’ll always be happier if you both give 110% than if you each tried to split everything 50/50.

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A few days ago
drakke1
Wo are you Karl Rove? OOps, he doesn’t “like ” women, does he? Anyway, your question seems to indicate a rather heartless approach toward your wife–do you two have a “business arrangement” or a marriage? If she needs the money then give it to her !! Always thinking about the return you’ll receive, etc. is a sure sign of being a repukelican, and probably a narcissist.

Good luck to your wife, eh? :)))

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A few days ago
Peanutbutter Goddess ~ PM!
Yes, help her.

I’m in college right now, and its really hard, but know after I get my degree, well…money will be rolling in. Help her, and you will receive as well in the end. She will not forget your kindness.

Note – CLC Primer Loans are great! Just got mine approved today actually. (no more noodles for a while!) Its really fast, and easy as well…take about 2/3 days to get approved, and the rates are like 6%. Will get my loans in the future from CLC.

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A few days ago
shalease17
It’s really sad that you think of your relationship like this. You’re married. Everything should be both of yours, not yours and hers. Yes, going to college could help her bring more money into your family, but is that what you’re worried about? If it is, you should have never got married in the first place.

Also, if the money for college is that big of a deal, she should apply for FAFSA.

This is a retarded question. Help her go to school.

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A few days ago
webbbattery
being married 19 years– I will say this–

What is mine is my husbands

What is my husbands in mine

We are joined by the wallet, heart and souls.

I’m going to school now, but my husband will tell you we both are going to school. It is a balancing act- you say if she makes more then you are worth more also. My husband makes a little more then I do, but I have the ins. Now that I’m in school, he will go shopping, or help the boys with their homework, or take them to baseball etc.

I feel that if you need to ask if you should help pay for college for your wife, then what you are asking is should I be married to my wife?

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A few days ago
Justin W
Jesus blesses us, enabling us to bless others, and since this is your wife, then you should support her in any form or fashion.
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A few days ago
MissyFlexsy
if you love her do so than a loan. thats all love is about! taking up anothers burden.
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A few days ago
skcs11
the word Joint comes to mind
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A few days ago
Anonymous
If she is working and paying less now than before

LET HER PAY HER OWN WAY. DUHH

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