My Husband Gives His Parents ₦80k and Me ₦150k but Won’t Support My Family

I’m six months into my marriage and expecting our first child. My husband earns ₦280k each month. He sets aside ₦80k for his parents and siblings and gives me ₦150k for household expenses and personal needs. I’m currently unemployed, so I can’t contribute from my own income. When I asked him to alternate the support so my parents also get help, he refused. He insists I should use my ₦150k allowance if I want to assist my family. Many Nigerians have weighed in online. Some say ₦150k is already generous and I could choose to help my parents from it. Others believe marriage involves equal support for both families, especially when one partner depends on the other financially. What do you think?

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