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Re: Understanding Vietnamese Life Partner

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Originally Posted by euritage View Post
Singviet, i think you're a minority who can afford the "necessities" of life...
(No sarcasm intended, my family had 3 maids and a chauffeur when we were young staying in Semarang)

Myself... I've already preempted her that she's not marrying into a life of comfort and luxury... I've informed her that she'll need to work to supplement her living expenses... household chores non-withstanding...

However, I think matters like houshold chores are small things... we've already split the chores accordingly.

Cooking > me (3x a week)
Washing up > her (3x a week)
Cleaning Toilet > me (1x a week)
Wash clothes > me (1x a week)
Hang clothes > together (1x a week)
Fold/iron clothes > her(1x a week)
Sweep/mop > her (3x a week)
DIY jobs > me (as needed)
FINANCES > HER (every single moment)

Kids are later and I honestly believe that she will care for and love them as a mother will... The "right" way or not, it's a matter of differing opinions...
I'm sure we'll be able to discuss and meet in between...
(i.e. she's a firm believer of spoil the child... looking at myself... i'm of the opposition...)

I don't know how good a gauge this is but she cares for the dog very well... :
I'm not saying my kids are dogs though... don't misunderstand...
Yes, i do agree that its good to share the load together. I think i mentioned before that its good to let her know your finances and expenditure. Let her know that life in Singapore is not easy. My wife and i were not borned with the finances that we had now, we struggled for many years in Vn. Sometimes when we chit chat and recall our tough moments in building up the business, we still feel the ache we suffered before. But its also thru all these hardships that we suffered that brought us closer and understand each other better. Build your family together, enjoy your achievements and suffer the sufferings together, it will enhance your understanding of each other and bring you closer.