Hey there, friends! It’s your girl Tina, back with another dose of realness and a healthy serving of humor. Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s been on my mind a lot lately – the curious phenomenon of women wanting 50/50 in relationships, but not so much when it comes to divorce.

Now, before I get started, let me just say that I’m not here to bash anyone or start a gender war. I’m just a gal trying to make sense of the world, one awkward situation at a time. But seriously, can we talk about this 50/50 thing for a minute?

I mean, think about it – when we’re in a relationship, we ladies are all about that equal partnership, that yin and yang, that perfect balance. “It’s 50/50, baby!” we’ll shout from the rooftops. “We’re a team! We share the chores, the bills, the decision-making – heck, we even split the guacamole at the Mexican place down the street!”

And you know what? I’m totally on board with that. Equality is important, and I’m all for a relationship where both people are pulling their weight and feeling valued. It’s a beautiful thing.

But then, when the relationship hits the skids and it’s time for the big D (divorce, that is), suddenly the 50/50 mindset goes out the window faster than a hot air balloon with a hole in it. “Oh, no, no, no,” we say. “I want my fair share. I want more than half! I want the house, the car, the cat, and the left sock from the dryer that’s been missing for the last three years!”

I mean, really, ladies? What’s the deal? Are we just a bunch of indecisive, commitment-phobic, guacamole-loving enigmas, or what?

Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: “But Tina, it’s not that simple! There are complex legal and financial factors at play in a divorce. It’s not just about splitting things down the middle.” And you know what? You’re absolutely right. Divorce is messy, complicated, and often deeply emotional. I get that.

But still, I can’t help but wonder if there’s a little bit of cognitive dissonance going on here. We want equality in the good times, but when the going gets tough, we suddenly want to tip the scales in our favor. Is it a self-preservation thing? A desire for some semblance of control in a situation that’s spiraling out of our hands? Or is it just good old-fashioned human nature, where we always want more than our fair share?

I don’t have all the answers, my friends. I’m just a gal trying to make sense of the world, one blog post at a time. But I do know this: if we’re going to preach 50/50, then we’d better be ready to walk the walk when the chips are down. Otherwise, we run the risk of looking like a bunch of hypocrites, and nobody wants that.

So, what do you think? Am I onto something here, or am I just a crazy lady with too much time on her hands? Let me know in the comments below! And remember, whether it’s relationships, divorces, or just life in general, try to keep that sense of humor handy. It’ll make the ride a lot more fun.

Alright, that’s all for now, folks. Until next time, keep being your fabulous, 50/50-loving selves!

Tina out.