“Our Son and Daughter-in-Law Can’t Save for a House Because They Spend Money on Nonsense”
My husband and I raised our son with the principle of “live within your means.” However, it turns out that our efforts may have been in vain.
“You Reap What You Sow”: I Thought to Myself, Holding Back Words to My Husband
“It’ll last us the whole month!” My husband Nathan declared that people can live on rice for months, so now that’s what he’ll be eating! – I shared with my friend Alice. After a recent argument
However, this shift did not sit well with Paul. Accustomed to managing their finances and making decisions on expenditures, he found it difficult to relinquish control. He argued that their budgeting system had worked well for years and saw no reason for change. Elizabeth, on the other hand, felt that her contribution to the family income entitled her to some say in how the money was spent, especially on something as personal as gifts for her own mother
For years, Paul was in charge of buying gifts for Elizabeth’s mother, as he was the main breadwinner while Elizabeth took care of their children. However, when Elizabeth returned to work and took over the gift-buying responsibilities, tensions arose. Paul was not pleased with the change, leading to unexpected consequences for their relationship.