I (34M) have been married to my wife (35F) for 8 years. She’s a powerhouse, working two jobs and earning about $160K, while I do small gigs that bring in $800–$1,000 on a good month. She pays for everything — mortgage, bills, cars, food, insurance.
Her parents are aging, and she helps them a lot — recently even gave $8K toward a new car. My parents, also retired, have started hinting why she supports hers but not mine. I asked her to help equally, but she refused, saying I need to “step up” and take care of my own family. She’s now separating finances and says she won’t keep subsidizing me.I feel betrayed — isn’t marriage about sharing everything? Am I wrong for expecting her to support my parents the same way she supports hers?
