Honestly, most days I’m agreeing with what Danielle is saying when it comes to finances, but the most recent episode (13/11/23) when Danielle asks Yohan to pay half the rent, plus bills etc. I think was super unfair. She has an American job, which pays American wages. Yohan is/was working for Dominican wages.
When Yohan said if he contributes the same he will have nothing left for himself. And I agree with him (if these facts are true)
In my personal opinion, I think financial contributions should be split by % of income. My partner (33M) contributes more to our household because he earns more. If I (29F) contribute the same, I wouldn’t have any personal savings or extra money for myself. When I was earning more, I was contributing to the household more. It goes both ways…
Yes and flip the genders. An American man forcing his wife from a developing nation to work and contribute 50% to provide a lifestyle that he wants and people would see what the issue is. Yohan stated in their second season that he didn’t want the apartment which was being rented for $2k USD. Daniele wanted the luxury apartment in the gated community. He told her it was too much for him. The guy was living at home in a multigenerational household which is super common in LatAm. It’s like everyone forgot everything.
This part is exactly what people seem to overlook. 🏆