If you don’t mind my asking, joec, why don’t you think Kris’ “gf”/roommate shouldn’t pay half the rent?

And why would someone necessarily “combine” money with a partner just because they decide to get married, regardless of gender?

And why do you think a “gf” wouldn’t mind living in a small beach cottage but a “wife” would?

I can tell you right now that I’d be furious if my “spouse” told me that he could only be happy renting a “$3800 mo econobox” (assuming I was married and we were tenants). That’s a HUGE waste of money out of any household that I’m part of.

Are you implying here that all “wives” are extremely demanding and must be “taken care of” (financially) and must have everything material that they want without being expected to contribute financially to the household?

Yeah, parking might be an issue for Kris if they do not have off-street parking available to them. But a washer and dryer a “necessity” for a single or couple? Uhhh …. no. Having a washer/dryer is nice for a 1-2 person household but I do very little laundry for myself…. possibly 1-2 loads month clothing and 1 load linens? I also do 1-2 loads month of pet blankets but a lot of people don’t have pets (most tenants don’t).

Living alone, I could care less if I had to go the laundry. It’s not “ghetto” not to have your own laundry machines. Most laundries are pretty nice and Kris’ “beach community” no doubt has one nearby.

I apologize if I’m seeming to put you on the spot here, Joe, but the way I read your latest remarks, they seem a bit sexist and categorize all “wives” into some kind of a demanding monster.