Originally Posted by overtherainbow

What crap advice.. I earn similiar to my spouse and am a spendthrift, but I also contribute to the household expenses well. Also because I am rather demanding, I keep up with my partner in terms of earning power so we have equal say.
I would say find a partner willing to share your expenses and is understanding and ambitous enough for a good life. Not budget like above. Life is too short to waste it like this. To each its own. If you are used to a frugal lifestyle and know your earning capacity is low.. then by all means stick to a budget lifestyle as well