Trying hard

@carebear29 (31963)
Wausau, Wisconsin
January 4, 2018 7:38pm CST
I am trying hard not to snap. My husband keeps creating money issues and what not. Doesn't budget his money well even with me being him. Today he bought an Xbox 360 card he didn't need instead of using it towards a bill. He wasn't happy we had to pay this landlord something and now we're hoping to move soon so we don't have to pay this landlord. Once we move things will be fine and less stressful. Prayers things get better for me.
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@noni1959 (10095)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Sounds like he wants toys and not responsibility. Can you handle all the bills and give him an allowance to blow on what he wants?
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
no. he makes money and my son gets ssi
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Honestly, I get being mad over the bills being second to him. But he's working for that money.. i hope.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
5 Jan 18
That is definitly one way to look at it. I always say that to people to that if they are working hard for their money they deserve to enjoy it. But all bills and necessities need to be taken care of first before buying any fun stuff.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
5 Jan 18
@shaggin depends. Some work so hard that its pkay to do something or buy something before paying all bills and stuff off.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
he is working for his money. he drives machines all day.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
5 Jan 18
My husband and i have a joint account and i monitor it closely or i have asked f9r the debit card when he tends to overspend
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
nice plans
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@just4him (317067)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
I hope you move soon so the stress goes away.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
right i agree. i am irritated enough waiting
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
6 Jan 18
@just4him me too thanks
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@just4him (317067)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jan 18
@carebear29 You've been waiting a long time to move. I hope it happens soon.
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• Peoria, Arizona
5 Jan 18
Did he know about the situation with the landlord before he bought it? Because if he didn't, I can understand why he bought it because he is working for that money. but if he did know about the situation, shame on him.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
yes he knew. he doesn't like him because he is a slumlord.
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@Ronarudo (95)
5 Jan 18
gadgets were only to cast away dull moments not priority. Perhaps he needs more of counselling of being a responsible person.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
yes he does. not me
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
5 Jan 18
If you guys are struggling then I agree you with and understand how you feel. He didn't need the card that was money that could have went to important things. My husband was terrible spending money like it grew on trees. My boyfriend is not much better. He makes four times the amount of money I do in a year but I have more money saved then he does.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
5 Jan 18
@carebear29 I used to do eBay and did really well but the shipping costs went up a lot and I quit doing it. I got sick of it. I have stuff piling up in the closest that I need to get listed but when I have time I'm alway so tired so don't want to do it.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
6 Jan 18
@shaggin if i was close i would just take it off your hands lol
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
sounds like me lol. glad i do sales at home. not much but it helps
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Jan 18
y husband was so awful a boufaiolyuoneyu he fially gavethe job to me amdI got us opt of debt take overforhim it willjelpouboth I sen prayers it will work out for y u
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
thanks.
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@JaneApril (334)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
Prayers for your husband, I think he needs it more than you... lol, everything will be fine soon hopefully, God bless.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
thanks
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@Plethos (13581)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Keep him tied up at home. Dont let him carry anything thats money or plastic money.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
i wish lol
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Jan 18
Why doesnt he let you handle the money and bills?
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
he does then thinks its okay not to pay one bill over another.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
5 Jan 18
It's tough for you when you have such good intentions. His actions are immature and selfish. Yes I will pray that he sees the light with managing his money.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
thanks
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
6 Jan 18
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
5 Jan 18
Like you said once you move things will be better. You are under so much stress and that you could not move on time does not help. I am sorry things are not going smoothly and you still have to stay where you are.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
yeah it will be better when we do move.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
7 Jan 18
@carebear29 That is good nikki. Now, if you can get the keys to the place then you can finally move.
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5 Jan 18
So sorry to hear about your husband's foolish choice. I hope both of you will soon settle into better workable financial arrangement and into a fresh start.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
eventually things will be okay when we move.
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@cttolledo (5454)
• Legaspi, Philippines
5 Jan 18
moving to other apartment is really expensive.. that's why I want to stay in one place as long as I can. Since I started working far from my home in 2015, I moved 3x to different apartments in a span of 3 years. So far, I am 1year now in my current apartment.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
6 Jan 18
we live in a small place upper now and moving to a large lower with laundry and garage.
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@jstory07 (139717)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan 18
I hope you get to move really soon.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
me too thanks
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Jan 18
Your husband and you shouldn't be spending anything at this time, except for groceries. Moving costs a lot of money, plus your bills should always be paid first.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
i just used my target credit limit to get groceries needed. i pay all the credit card bills.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
@kobesbuddy right thanks
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Jan 18
@carebear29 Good for you, Nikki! Good job:) Groceries are necessary items, while other things are not.
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@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
It would be better to settle all outstanding issues with your landlord before moving out. I hope your new home will be less stressful but maybe it's your husband with his inability to handle money that is causing it?
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
money never leaves his hands unless it is to a bill.
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
your husband should know the difference between "needs and wants". I hope you get to move soon so things will be less stressful on your part.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
right i agree thanks
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I hope everything will work out for the best for you.
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@carebear29 (31963)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Jan 18
i hope so too
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