I am dealing with a similiar issue with my wife and I being newlyweds.

I think there is middle ground as you and your wife have found - as long you have have found something that both of you are comfortable with.
2million's personal finance bl | Homepage | 12.06.07 - 11:18 pm | #

Similar situation here. My issue is to convince my wife that regular savings are as (or more) important as purchases of furnature, house renovations, and vacations.
BEIT | Homepage | 12.10.07 - 1:58 am | #

If the reaction is limited to eyes glazing over you are ahead of the game. I have found that there is usually one financial type in the family and one not so interested it finances. Opposites do attract and it makes for an interesting marriage!

I plan to include a link to your post in my weekly carnival review next Friday.

Best Wishes,
D4L
Dividends4Life | Homepage | 12.11.07 - 1:19 pm | #

Luckily I am only slightly more addicted to personal finance than my man... I don't know what I'd do if he didn't want to hear about my budget and net worth!

I've enjoyed looking through your archives here. Take care
Amanda (Me vs Debt) | Homepage | 12.14.07 - 9:04 am | #

All,

Thanks for the comments. It is great to know that there are people out there that share my experience. I think I was just freaked about because my mom tried to make our unequal balance of financial responsibility into a feminist issue. She said that I was dominating my wife by making all of the money decisions and tracking her spending habits. My wife told me later she did not feel that way at all so I think the issue is settled.
Adfecto | Homepage | 12.17.07 - 10:17 pm | #