We both work and I make about twice as much as she does. I want to see us save more, but by the time we get done paying bills and she gets done buying things, there is very little left. We just don't see eye to eye. She always has her reasons why things need to be bought and why we can't save. All of this fighting is taking a toll on our marriage.
Many couples struggle with the conflict between earning and spending.
To be successful you must understand and accept that your main roles are different, but interdependent. This fact gives rise to your arguments. The trick here is to realize you need each other's talents to be successful as both spenders and earners. Remember, you are equal partners in an economic enterprise although you may play different roles. New York State law defines you as such.