God damn, this is a good article. It really brought up some stuff from the past and reminded me of how much I appreciate my wife. In a past relationship I was the only one who fretted about our financial future, and living within our means. Not anymore!

Something you didn't address, though, is how if you're the guy and you ask for financial accountability from your partner, you're labeled controlling. While if women ask for it, it's simply fair.