Comments on: I Really Need to Vent

By: Gibby

Gibby — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:00 +0000

My husband and I are different with money, too. We would nitpick at each other until one day we sat down, made a plan, and put a budget down on paper. The open communication was amazing! I'm only sad that we didn't do it sooner.

By: Nori D

Nori D — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:51:00 +0000

Hugs hun!! Money is a biach, and she always manages to keep people upset, no matter how 'happy' they are.I agree continue to communicate, and put things on the table. Its a small step, in such a big area of life (finances), but it does make a difference down the line.

By: Stesha

Stesha — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:09:00 +0000

You will both work through this. This can be a very sensitive topic, but you're dealing with it very well.Hugs and Mocha,Stesha

By: Rocksee

Rocksee — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:26:00 +0000

Oh sweetie, I am sorry about this happening. To be honest, my husband was not the best with money at the begining. He had a credit card addiction. 19 of them to be exact. I made him cut them up in front of me. He had to file bankruptcy becasue one of the cards was well over 10,000.00. We couldn't afford that. So he bankrupted before we got married. I completely understand what you are going through!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:02:00 +0000

You know I can relate. Sorry you guys have to go through it. Having a child does make people grow up really fast.

By: Tammy Howard

Tammy Howard — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:33:00 +0000

I'm the one who's bad with money in our family, my husband is great (usually). It took me years to learn (and I still screw up from time to time). It's a long hard change to make, but it sounds like he really has taken the first step.Hang in there!

By: Helen McGinn

Helen McGinn — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:44:00 +0000

I'm sorry, Mami. That isn't good but it sounds like he is finally recognising the consequences to his actions as he has faced up to how it makes him feel. I really hope it all works out ok.Thinking of you.Helen xx

By: 3 Bay B Chicks

3 Bay B Chicks — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:38:00 +0000

I once read that money can be the hardest topic/hurdle for a couple to get past. Now that I have been married for a number of years, I believe this wholeheartedly. I am glad to read that it seems like your husband learned his lesson. All good things in time. Hang in there!-Francesca

By: Pink Peony

Pink Peony — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:32:00 +0000

This happened to me once. I was only on unemployment for a few months & was told a month ago that I owed them $500. I am good with my bills & am still not sure how it happened. So it might not really be his fault. It sucks that you had to dip into the Pie Fund but, have faith it will work out. 🙂

By: ck

ck — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:18:00 +0000

Keep up the open communication. It can make all the difference.