Spouse's situation on easy street, comparatively? (3,3,5,4,5)
I believe the answer is:
how the other half lives
'on easy street comparatively?' is the definition.
(how people in better economic circumstances live)
'spouse's situation' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'spouse' could be 'theotherhalf' and 'theotherhalf' is found in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for how the other half lives that I've seen before include "Comparative existence of rich and poor?" , "in wealthier circumstances?" , "Dad-to-day experiences of one's partner" .)