Her salary: $9,000/month His salary: $5,000/month Wife: I think we should split all our household expenses 50/50. Husband: Okay. But you earn almost twice as much as I do. Why 50/50? Wife: Because we’re both adults, and we should both contribute equally. Husband: Financially equally or the same amount? Wife: What’s the difference? Husband: If we split everything equally, I’ll have much less money left than you every month. Wife: That’s not my problem. I worked hard for my salary. Husband: And I didn’t work hard for mine? Wife: That’s not what I’m saying. I just don’t believe in depending on a man. Husband: Has anyone asked you to depend on me? Wife: No, but I want to protect my financial independence. Husband: Fine. Let’s calculate it. Wife: Calculate what? Husband: Our monthly expenses are $4,000. Under your proposal, we each pay $2,000. Wife: Exactly. Husband: You’ll have $7,000 left. I’ll have $3,000. Wife: Correct. Husband: And you think that’s fair? Wife: Yes. We contributed the same amount. Husband: Okay. What happens when we want to buy a house that requires a $100,000 down payment?