Catherine Ogbebor
Women who earn money should receive stipends from their husbands because they are both working together for the betterment of the family. The husband may not be financially buoyant at a time and the woman would use the money that she has earned to cater for the family for the time being. She could also use the stipend to purchase things for the children. It is only a stingy man who would not give a stipend to his wife.
Bunmi Oke
In marriage, the husband − as the head of the house − is to provide for his household, before and after the children are born. A man, desiring a wife, should be able to fend for himself before thinking about extra mouths to feed. Irrespective of how much the wife earns, she is as the Bible says: ‘helper’ − and that is where the man/husband earns his respect as the breadwinner.
What we have in most cases is the woman providing food, shelter, and clothing in the house because of the economic downturn. Some women have become the breadwinners. But it is assumed eventually things would work out for the man to take over his duties. For a man to be respected, he must be seen to give his wife money despite what she earns. It may not be much − even if the wife earns more than him.
Kafayat Ayoade
A wife can ask his husband for some start-up capital for a business before asking for an allowance. Not everyone is cut out for business. But everyone should try their hand at it. The worst that could happen is that you lose the money you were already going to waste on shoes and useless things.
It is also all about respect and communication if you need an allowance from your spouse. If it works, it is great. Spouses should communicate and be respectful of their finances and spending.
Ayoade Aisha
This is a two-way thing. If the husband is financially stable, it is his responsibility to give his wife an allowance, whether she is earning or not. Most husbands forget their responsibilities because they believe that since their wives are earning, they should provide for themselves. But they end up providing for random girls they are having affairs with. A responsible husband does not care if his wife is earning or not
Balikis Salia
It is obligatory for the husband to reasonably spend on his wife, according to his means. This should include accommodation, feeding, and clothing. The stipend should be a percentage of his income that he could safely spend without putting the family at risk of excessive debt.
Fagbolade Soliu
I expect each partner to contribute to the general family operations. Say the wife handles the daily consumables, while the husband pays the medical and education bills. The major idea here is that if both of us are working, it makes perfect sense to split the bills and invest together. That way, each person knows what they contribute towards the improvement of the family. The husband is the provider of the family. At least, society understands marriage as such. The ability of a man to sustain a family may be determined by how well he could take care of his wife. That includes financial care. The wife may earn ten times what the man earns, but giving her part of his money should not be a barrier.
Olatoke Olowolagba
We were made to complement each other. Genesis 2:18 says “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help mate.” ‘Help mate’ means where the husband is lacking, the wife should complement, and vice versa. It is not a must that the wife who earns must receive a stipend or allowance from the husband. However, if the wife insists that it has to be so, the man must do so, as he is the (spiritual) head of the house.
Oluwaseye Olayemi
This is complex and depends on various factors. In modern times, both spouses often contribute to the family’s finances, and their income could be pooled. However, when there is a significant income disparity, providing a stipend could address power imbalances. The decision should be based on mutual agreement and open communication, ensuring it is not used as a form of control. Couples must have discussions, establish shared financial goals, and make decisions that work best for their unique circumstances.
Isaac Olabode
It depends on the financial strength of the man. If he could afford to give his wife a stipend every month, then there is nothing bad in that even if the wife earns millions. However, if he could not afford to do that, I do not think it is necessary. I do not think he has to struggle to prove a point to his wife. Giving a stipend is not the only yardstick for measuring a responsible husband.
Enitiolorunyonusijulo Olanrewaju
Yes, they should. To support a man is a choice for a woman. But a man must take care of his wife and children with what he earns, no matter what.
Abbas Yahuza
It depends on the financial capacity and responsibilities of the man, as the situation may warrant. If the husband is financially buoyant, he should give and be more generous. If, however, he is financially bankrupt, the wife should intervene to resolve the arising problems.
Sylvia Ugochi
If I say yes, I hope it would not look like I am speaking for the wives because I am a lady. An allowance is more like compensation, irrespective of how it comes, weekly or monthly. It helps the love flow, keeps the wife humble and submissive, and makes her happy. Every married woman could relate to this. It is really necessary.
Jerry Ayelesan
It is compulsory because what makes a man to be the head of his wife is responsibility. When a man is responsible and gives allowance to his salary-earner wife, it makes him to be more respectful in the house.
Tosin Awoniyi
Wives who earn should receive stipends/allowances from their husbands because it is the responsibility of the man to provide for his family. The Bible says the husband is the head of the home, as God is the head of the church. So the mere fact that wives work and earn some income does not mean that they should not receive stipends/allowances from their husbands.
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