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Totally over budget!!!!!

Last post 07-14-2008 11:35 AM by gabbiecat. 12 replies.
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  • 07-02-2008 8:41 AM In reply to

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    Re: Totally over budget!!!!!

     That is very frustrating. It sounds like a catalyst will be needed to force him to change. Those come naturally and usually effect you both. Good luck.

     

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  • 07-02-2008 10:25 AM In reply to

    Re: Totally over budget!!!!!

    Good luck!  We too are WAY over budget for June.  Excited that July is a new month.  Hopefully when you show him the evidence of where money has disappeared it will help.  I did this with my DH once.  I take care of all the money management and he just didn't understand where it was going and why and didn't understand at the time why every dollar was important.  So I sat down and showed him exactly what the deal was and it really helped a lot.  He told me it made a huge difference in his understanding of what was going on instead of me just saying "Don't spend any money!!" which is what I always used to do.

    Now, every so often (like after last month which was really expensive for us) I make sure he understands where we are and what I am trying to work on right now.  It keeps him in the loop and makes sure that we are on the same page.  Hopefully when you show your DH the evidence, it will start to make an impact.  Hard to avoid details that are in black and white!  And then maybe it won't just seem like you are nagging him over it (that's what my DH felt I think).

    Good luck!!  Hopefully July is better!

  • 07-14-2008 11:35 AM In reply to

    Re: Totally over budget!!!!!

    What I'm about to say sounds mean, but it really isn't. I handle all finances, bills etc comes out of my dh salary the living expenses out of mine . I give my dh an alloted amount for gas and an allowance every two weeks. My dh has no access to cc or the debit card only what I give every two weeks. If my dh blows all the money allotted oh well just do without. I also get an allowance so it's fair and buy everything else needed.

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