How does an income gap affect your relationship?

"When I run out of money, I realise that no one will back me up."

"I haven't experienced it, so it's hard to say, but given how scrupulous I am about money, I think even a slight edge in my income would weigh on me."

"It's more that it's a shame there's a gap, but it doesn't really affect anything. Whoever earns more is the one who treats the other to more compliments."

"If I lost my job, I'd be really worried. I don't want to be provided for."

"It affects us a lot. Sometimes I want to go out somewhere and I can afford it, but my partner can't. And it's really sad that we can't go on holiday together (my partner can't afford a big trip)."

"I feel guilty that I'm living off him."

"I feel like a sugar mommy (in a good way)."

"If my partner earns less, it holds me back: my spending and the things I want."

"When I quit my job, I had to be financially dependent, and I started voicing my opinion less often."

"If my partner's salary is higher, I'm only glad. He isn't stingy, and I don't take advantage. All these little treats and the help don't hurt his wallet, but they really help me out."

"If it goes on for a long time and isn't talked about, it gradually starts to weigh on you and get irritating."

"If my partner's income is much lower, I start to dominate them."

"He earns twice as much as I do, but it's fine, we each work as best we can."

"Overall, it hasn't affected us so far; we look for compromises on everything. If at some point I earn less than she does, nothing will change, except that she'll pay for bars and restaurants."