Regardless of the gender of the highest wage earner, the balance of power in the relationship will suffer if the higher earner uses control of the purse strings as a system of reward and punishment. It will also suffer if the lower earner takes a chippy, haughty attitude to spending money they haven't actually generated themselves.

~ Marian Keyes

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I've been so showered in life, beyond my wildest dreams, such as having a loving partner I never thought I'd have.

~ Marian Keyes

Marian Keyes Life Thought Partner

Some think love can be measured by the amount of butterflies in their tummy. Others think love can be measured in bunches of flowers, or by using the words 'for ever.' But love can only truly be measured by actions. It can be a small thing, such as peeling an orange for a person you love because you know they don't like doing it.

~ Marian Keyes

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