Like part of the gender pay gap can be explained by different career choices, could part of the partnered wage gap be explained in a similar manner? If you're s

Like part of the gender pay gap can be explained by different career choices, could part of the partnered wage gap be explained in a similar manner? If you're single, don't have children, and don't have a lower wage earning/stay at home spouse, you might not be motivated to increase your earnings. Partnering up can save money by sharing common household expenses but can also cause those expenses to grow, especially if both partners have different living preferences.