Zuko Komisa
“My husband is angry I suggested we send 50% less money to his parents” – The Blindspot.
Finances in a relationship can complicate a relationship, especially if there is a loss of income and the couple can see eye to eye on the way forward.
We can all agree that our parents are our greatest gifts, however in situations when the couple’s income is stretched, what becomes of the monthly allowance parents receive?
Anonymous reached out to The Best T in City with a conundrum, she doesn’t know why here husband became angry when she wanted to decrease the money given to his parent by 50 %.
Uncle T, my husband lost his job two years ago and I have been the sole breadwinner. I had to take on some of his debts to lighten his load.
I told him that instead of sending his parents the same amount of money like he used to, we rather send half. He got so angry with me saying I can’t reduce it by that much. He insists that we need to maintain it the same way. How, when there is only one income in the house? Shouldn’t our priority be to maintain the quality of our lives in our household?
I too had to stop sending money to my mother and she understood why that is. I don’t understand why my husband is so angry. I feel so unappreciated for my efforts. Will I be wrong to continue with my decision to send 50% to his parents?
Anonymous seeks help.
What could be the repercussions on my plan?
Kaya 959 listeners shared advice to anonymous on the best way to navigate this complex Blindspot.
