Should i let him buy his toy in time of crises?

Philippines
December 17, 2008 11:06pm CST
My partner had been wanting to buy an expensive gadget and he's saving for it. but I wish he'd prioritize our savings and emergency fund now that it's hard to find a good job. We are both unemployed but we do get income once in a while from small job commissions. our small savings decreases everyday as bills comes monthly while income does not, so i'm a bit worried about getting broke before a good income comes our way. Am I being selfish?
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eshaan
@eshaan (6188)
• India
18 Dec 08
if he agrees with your decisoins, try to convience hin that this is not the proper time to buy it...if he understands your opinion, he will definitely give up the idea of having it now.
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paxrein
@paxrein (77)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
I really hope so. Thanks for the advice eshaan. Happy myLotting!:)
Stephanie5
@Stephanie5 (2946)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I don't think you are being selfish. I think you are being realistic! Your partner needs to realize that you might need that money for food in the near future. Is that gadget going to feed him? Probably not. Tell your partner how you feel.
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paxrein
@paxrein (77)
• Philippines
18 Dec 08
Thanks for the response Stephanie5, I've told him many times before to postpone that plan for later. He'd been waiting and now that he's expecting income from a job commission he's wanting it again. :(
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jazel_juan
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
18 Dec 08
well.i guess you are just being practical, it wont hurt not to buy..maybe explain what you are feeling about it...and if he really wants it and is willing to suffer consequences then let him but it...as long as he wont complain afterwards
paxrein
@paxrein (77)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Oh..I don't know if i'm willing to suffer the consequences alongside with him. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Have a nice day jazel_juan. :)