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semi-egalitarian relationship

semi-egalitarian relationship
noun

A relationship model where equality is the norm in everyday life, but with a few pre-decided traditional standards:

1) Finances, household labor, and major decisions are split evenly.

2) The woman keeps her own last name.

3) The man holds the role of higher earner from day one and throughout the relationship.

4) Children born to the couple will carry the father’s last name.

Equal partnership with a personalized twist.
My husband recommends we do a semi-egalitarian relationship.
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semi-egalitarian relationship

semi-egalitarian relationship
noun

A progressive relationship dynamic designed to balance equality with select traditions:

1- Money, chores, and decision-making are handled 50/50 between partners.

2 - The woman keeps her last name permanently.

3 - The man is expected to be and remain the primary earner, with his career prioritized for big moves.

4 - Any kids will take the father's last name.

A customized, modern relationship style that works for couples who want fairness with a few classic details.
My best friend said Vox and Buzzfeed are trending about the semi-egalitarian relationship trend.

semi-egalitarian relationship

semi-egalitarian relationship
noun

A modern relationship structure that blends equality with a couple of intentional, classic rules:

1 Finances, housework, and decision-making are shared 50/50.

2 The woman keeps her last name after marriage.

3 The man is expected to be the primary earner from the start and maintain that status throughout the relationship.

4 Any children take the father’s last name.

A progressive, balanced setup with a couple of mutually agreed traditional elements.
My wife and I are doing a semi-egalitarian relationship.
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