In rec.woodworking
Mapdude wrote:

exactly. I can't understand the logic of maintaining separate accounts
in a marriage.

Well, we had regular fights about money until we did that 15 years ago.
Now we never fight about money. If she wants a dress or some girly thing
and has the money, she buys it. I do the same. Everyone is happy. The
only thing we discuss is debt because that affects both. We have both
agreed to not take on any debt so if she buys something with a Visa, she
better pay it at the end of the month.

It works for us.