Is it normal for him to just spend money without consulting me?

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My husband, whom I have been married to for 2 years, just went out and spent $250.00 on a motor for our lake boat. He didn't talk to me about it first, let alone ask me what I thought before buying it. I'm upset because his parents are coming to visit in 3 weeks and we could have used that money for so many other things... Is it normal for me to be upset with him over something like this? We really can't afford it, but what is done is done.

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  • AutumnSoulwise
    12 years ago

    ....The next day he went and spent $63.00 on golf, the day after that he took the kids to see a movie and spent $65.00. I came home from a family emergency to find our telephone, cable and internet disconnected, due to lack of payment. Guess who didn't have the money to pay the bill? Guess why not? Now can I be a little bit justified for being torqued? Just a little?!

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    • Short&2thepoint
      11 years ago

      Sounds like either you're making shit up, or he's a weirdo, because who would take their kids to a movie then leave them without the bear necessities?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    It's normal to be upset, it's not normal for him to not consult you first. You asked two questions... Careful of the confusion.

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  • ck38
    12 years ago

    I disagree. I don't consult my partner on what I buy. I've earned the money and I spend it how the hell I like. We both put the same amount of money into a "bills" account each week. Whatever is left over is spent on the good stuff. Give the guy a break.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    depends on how much money u have. but jeeez give him some freedom

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  • Ldizzy1234
    12 years ago

    He obviously needs to get his priorities straight. Go with what Georgienne said.

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  • MandeeMoo
    12 years ago

    he should of talked to your first thats alot of money and with the pressures these days, its not like is cost $20. my partner does this stuff to me all the time

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  • georgienne
    12 years ago

    Hard to judge without his reasoning.
    He probably saw it as an investment, something that had to be bought eventually, why not now? Maybe there was a deal.
    It's understandable to be frustrated, have him come up with a way to limit spending or replenish that loss over the next few weeks to make up for it.

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