u/CalmFall2889

I’m in my early 20s, and I recently saw a post on Instagram where a woman asked whether it’s a man’s responsibility to pay for everything in a relationship or marriage — rent, groceries, utilities, and all the household expenses.

Personally, I believe marriage should be a partnership. If both people are working and able to contribute, then I think both should help with the bills and responsibilities.

I don’t think it should automatically fall on the man to handle everything financially unless that’s an arrangement both partners are comfortable with.

Maybe I think this way because I’m younger, but when I get married, I would definitely want to contribute and support my husband. To me, that’s what teamwork is about.

I know every couple is different, and some people prefer more traditional roles, which is perfectly fine.

I’m just curious to hear other perspectives:

Do you believe both partners should contribute financially in a marriage, or should the man be expected to provide everything? Why?

It feels like whenever someone’s phone battery is down to 5% and they urgently need to charge it, that’s exactly when the electricity decides to go off.

I know it’s probably just a coincidence, but it happens so often that it feels intentional.

Does anyone else notice this, or is it just one of those universal experiences?

Growing up, my mom never really taught us a lot of home things

She’s Muganda and my dad is from a different tribe, so we kinda grew up with mixed cultures and missed learning some stuff.

I don’t know how to iron properly, I can’t tie a tie, I only peel matooke a little, and I still don’t know how to make posho

Men, would you be willing to teach your wife some of these things instead of judging her for not knowing?

Because sometimes it’s not laziness… some of us genuinely were never taught.

A friend of mine is currently looking for a live-in housemaid job in Kampala.

She has experience in general house chores and is willing to handle cleaning, laundry, cooking, and childcare.

Expected salary: 200,000 – 250,000 UGX per month.

She is honest, reliable, and ready to start immediately. Kindly reach out if there is any available position.

I went to bed early around 9pm, then randomly woke up at 2am and haven’t been able to fall back asleep since. This happens sometimes and it’s so frustrating.

Does anyone else deal with this? What helps you