Comments on: A Thought Experiment – Changing Roles

By: LeanLifeCoach

LeanLifeCoach — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:22:33 +0000

@Roshawn – Thanks for the round-up! – Couldn’t agree more, plus it just feels good to be on the same page. It is so much better than the alternative.
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By: Roshawn @ Watson Inc

Roshawn @ Watson Inc — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:08 +0000

100% is awesome; it so great to be on the same page even if you're progressing at different rates. The velocity is hardly as critical as the common goal. I just included this post in my weekly round up. .-= Roshawn @ Watson Inc´s last blog ..7 Reasons for (and Against) Tracking Net Worth =-.

By: The LeanLifeCoach

The LeanLifeCoach — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:12:48 +0000

@Roshawn – In our case it is two spouses that are both “getting it” at the same time. We are both progressing at different rates but we are both moving in the same direction. All other things being guaranteed, I would rate the chance of success at virtually 100%.

By: Roshawn @ Watson Inc

Roshawn @ Watson Inc — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:58:45 +0000

Changing roles does seem to be a worthwhile exercise. The perspective and appreciation it would give you for the other person would be invaluable.

Here’s an interesting statistic. 95% of millionaires are married, and 70% have spouses that are more frugal than the highest income earner of that household (typically male).

The rub is there is something about this statistic that screams to me that at least some spouses get it. Some stay at home spouses embrace their role of home economist with gusto. Even those who just make less appear to help manage the household wealth without that entitlement princess attitude. This makes me wonder about your breakdown of money problems, income inequality, and money control issues. If both spouses have an appreciation for the other’s role and share similar money handling philosophies, then what is the likelihood of martial success?
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By: The Sun is Still Shining | Invest It Wisely

The Sun is Still Shining | Invest It Wisely — Sat, 22 May 2010 19:39:06 +0000

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By: The LeanLifeCoach

The LeanLifeCoach — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:39:04 +0000

To All – What, no one can point out a painful spelling error? Here goes another thought “experiement.” What if your dinner partner had a bugger hanging from their nose?

@Samurai – It is real and everyone is capable, but not everyone can or will… or should for that matter.

@Kevin – Thanks for the personal perspective. I love the jigsaw analogy. Welcome to the Yakezie!

@kt – I understand your concerns, it is not for everyone. However, when you find the right person, someone that can be your best friend and all the other stuff it really is much better than being single… just my perspective.

@FinEngr – Create your own legacy and teach your kids to do the same and you will achieve more exponentially.

By: FinEngr

FinEngr — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:17:37 +0000

While I think everyone should at some point TRY role reversal (just to help better understand each other), I think I’m with you on this one.

I have this compelling passion to create some legacy – stretching myself intellectually and producing work of value.

Of course, by default you create a legacy through your children.
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By: kt

kt — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:55:05 +0000

i am not married and stories like this make me want to dodge the proverbial bullet and decide to stay unmarried. It does not help that i have seen more than my fair share of marriages break because on money differences and infidelity. But personally if i was to get married, i would like to make more money that the wife- it would massage my ego .-= kt´s last blog ..is a university education really that important?? =-.

By: Kevin@InvestItWisely

Kevin@InvestItWisely — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:44:59 +0000

I think it takes both a skill of negotiation, an awareness of complementary skill sets, and a knowledge of one’s own strengths and weaknesses.

We are both workers, but that could be a tough proposition when it comes to having kids down the road. She is much better at the housework than I am, though I am fine with washing dishes and things like that. Conversely, I look more into where to invest the money and things like that, and I would probably be happier in the office versus being a homemaker while with her it is vice versa.

Of course… I could be wrong

I think the idea is that you need some complementary strengths; kind of like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. One needs to fill in the voids of the other…

P.S. Thanks for the linkback!
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By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:30:40 +0000

I would love to be the home maker, clean the house, cook meals, and then make a living online.

The whole mommy or daddy blogging concept is real and is a no brainer!
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