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60/40 split

The 60/40 split is a form of relationship dynamic, statistically one of the most, if not THE most stable relationship dynamic. It is where the man is the primary earner and pays 60% of the bills, and the woman is the secondary earner who pays 40% of the bills. In terms of chores and childcare, they are split evenly among the couple. This is not to be confused with the 40/60 split where the man pays 40% and the woman pays 60%.

Statistically, a relationship with a male primary earner, female secondary earner, and equal sharing of household responsibilities, is the most stable - with low rates of adultery, low rates of divorce, and high rates of reported marital satisfaction. This is because it strikes a balance with the best of both worlds between traditional and egalitarian relationships, meeting it in the middle.

Kids may or may not be put in daycare, depending on the couple's preferences. Sometimes the government may choose paid transferable parental leave, which is also a good option.
Anna: My boyfriend and I are doing the 60/40 split, it works great for us.
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60/40 split

60/40 split refers to a marriage or relationship dynamic where the man is the primary earner and the woman is the secondary earner. The man pays 60% of the bills while the woman pays 40% of the bills. Chores and childcare are split evenly and shared among the couple. Studies show the 60/40 split has the lowest rates of divorce, lowest rates of adultery, and highest rate of marital satisfaction. This is to be contrasted with the 40/60 split where the man pays 40% and the woman pays 60%.
I will do a 60/40 split sometime in the future.
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Red Dye 40

Be it the fairest of alabaster red-heads to the bronzed and ravishing red-bones, they all have that Red Dye 40 in them. It's what makes them oh so irresistible, but oh so toxic if you aren't careful.
"Oh man. What happened? Who punched you?"

"Peaches found out I cheated."

"Awe, you know she's got that Red Dye 40 in her!"
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40

I'm not 40. I'm 33.
Hym "But you know what? I looked up my name and there was another me running around and HE was 40. So I don't know if my identity has been stolen in the conventional sense as well but yeah... I survived longer then Jesus! I'm like the ultimate Jesus."
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40:1

Music to defend Poland to. From Sabaton's song 40:1.
UNLESS YOU ARE 40:1, YOUR FORCE WILL SOON BE UNDONE!
UNDONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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40 Year Old White Woman Syndrome

Tell someone they have 40 year old white woman syndrome if they are frequently arguing, getting offended over someone else's problems or asking to speak to someone of higher qualification
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Jim "But you don't even know him, man, I think you have 40 year old white woman syndrome"
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40%

Is that a lot? I have no frame of reference.
Hym "That other idiot made it sound like 40% was a ridiculously good offer."
by Hym Iam May 31, 2023
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