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Speck Tater

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2. Don't forget that the husband...

Reply to Whisp (Original post)

Tue Jun 12, 2012, 11:07 AM

Jun 2012

...should also be paid for yard maintenance, plumbing repairs, carpentry, electrical repairs, painting, car repairs, ... etc.

At least those were among the many things I always ended up doing back when my wife was still alive. Seems to me that we BOTH worked hard to keep the household working. And, yes, I DID do my share of diaper-changing, vacuuming, and dish washing too.

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Selma James - payment for housework [View all] Whisp Jun 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jun 2012 #1

I see it set up like a social security system Whisp Jun 2012 #3

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Don't forget that the husband... Speck Tater Jun 2012 #2

you sound like you were a good husband and partner Whisp Jun 2012 #4

the husband would get some financial relief Whisp Jun 2012 #5