My Wife Refuses to Help with Core Household Bills – Am I Wrong?

I’m a married man with two children. My wife and I both work full-time and earn good salaries. When we got married, I covered rent, school fees, utilities, food, transport, and all major family needs. We managed well back then. With soaring prices, I now struggle financially and my mental health is suffering. I asked my wife to contribute more to household bills. She refused, insisting that a man must provide. She buys things for herself and the children but won’t cover core expenses. We also hire and pay a maid for cleaning. I’m not asking her to replace me—I simply want a true partnership. Am I being unreasonable?

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