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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Guardian community team

Tell us: how do you handle an income gap in your relationship?

A painting of a moneychanger and his wife
Tell us: how do you handle an income gap in your relationship? Painting: The Moneychanger and His Wife, circa 1538 Illustration: Guardian design/Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes

Australia still has a gender pay gap of 13% which means many couples are likely to experience different-sized pay cheques. But what happens when that gap looks more like a chasm?

Have differences in career, health or family obligations lead you and your partner down diverging financial paths? From how you split the household budget to practical and emotional tips on keeping resentment at bay, we want to hear how you and your partner handle a significant income gap.

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