Back in grandma’s day (in the US at least) women were financially trapped in their marriages by a system that wouldn’t allow them to get credit cards or open bank accounts without their husband’s permission, even if they worked. Having a small stash allows a person to choose to be in a marriage, not be forced.
It’s outdated advice but it comes from a good place.
Ah yes. Secrets. The proper way to have a loving marriage.
No wait. That’s the proper way to be unhappy and get a divorce or a loveless marriage.
Back in grandma’s day (in the US at least) women were financially trapped in their marriages by a system that wouldn’t allow them to get credit cards or open bank accounts without their husband’s permission, even if they worked. Having a small stash allows a person to choose to be in a marriage, not be forced.
It’s outdated advice but it comes from a good place.