My wife has never worked a day since we we married 26 years ago.
I was brought up that the man was the bread winner and the wife was in charge of everything else. I have always pitched in and helped her with everything including changing diapers and sitting up all night with the sick kiddo so she could get some rest.
She has always been in charge of the money and bills in the house and we have always had a joint bank account since before the I do's were said. The way I look at it if she wants to spend money on something for herself she deserves it and I am not complaining.
Now like someone else stated I have to show her all of my car parts and sewing machines I bring home and like the good wife, she will listen and tell me I did good even though I know she really doesn't care but she shares the excitement with me.
But on the same note she will show me the neat pair of shoes or a piece of jewelry that she got on sale and I will sit and look and listen and share her happiness! :D :D
Billy