We agreed to split everything. My ex earns triple what I do.

Relationships · Chicago

Side A (age 59)

Rent, food, holidays — all split down the middle. I clear about a third of what my ex does, so "equal" means I have nothing left at the end of the month and they have $350. Equal isn't fair here.

Side B (age 41)

I earn more because I made choices that were miserable for years. Splitting by income turns my salary into a shared asset and my career into a joint decision. I'd rather pay for the extras and keep the base equal.

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