A Ghanaian woman’s anonymous post about her marital financial woes has ignited fierce discussions on social media after she questioned whether her husband’s GHC 4,000 monthly contribution adequately covers their family’s needs. The mother of two shared her frustrations on the women’s platform Ohemaa, revealing the growing tension in her marriage over money matters.
The wife explained that her husband earns GHC 8,000 monthly but keeps half for himself while expecting her to manage all daily household expenses with the remaining GHC 4,000. This includes covering their children’s daily school expenses of GHC 70, which amounts to roughly GHC 1,400 monthly, plus providing all meals for the family including breakfast.
In her emotional post, she wrote: “He drops GHC 4,000 and feels it’s enough reason for me to worship him. Out of that, I also cook and provide breakfast for us. The amount he gives me is sincerely not enough. I’m struggling and can’t even complain because he feels he’s doing enough.”
While acknowledging her husband covers school fees (paid per term), utilities, and some savings, she argued these intermittent expenses don’t justify what she sees as an unfair distribution of funds. “He earns Ghc8,000 and keeps the entire half to himself. Out of that, he pays only fees (once a term), electricity, and water and claims to save some. So why can’t I have enough to feel comfortable? I feel he should give me at least 5K or 6K,” she explained.
The financial strain has taken an emotional toll on their marriage, with the wife confessing: “I’ve sincerely not been happy with him… If I’m struggling to manage, how can I be happy? He can’t understand that I need more.”
The post has divided public opinion, with some commenters sympathizing with the wife’s predicament while others criticized her demands. Supporters argue that GHC 4,000 is insufficient for a family’s monthly needs, especially when the husband keeps half his salary. Critics counter that many women receive no financial support from their husbands and that she should be more grateful.
She concluded her message re-emphasizing how she the situation makes her feel and sought opinions to make her husband understand her plight. “I feel really bad sometimes please can you guys say something so I share with him to understand how to treat a woman?”
The platform has maintained anonymity for all parties involved in accordance with its community guidelines. The widespread engagement with this post demonstrates how financial dynamics remain one of the most challenging aspects of modern marriage.
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