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Stacey
Devoted July 2020

Seriously???

Stacey, on June 3, 2019 at 10:48 PM

Posted in Family and Relationships 29

Ok. I just need to vent. My FH and I live together and have for awhile. This marriage will be the second for both of us. I’m getting a very nice bonus check this week where I can pay off some bills and use toward the wedding. Could probably refinance house into cheaper payment as well. Anyway, for...
Ok. I just need to vent. My FH and I live together and have for awhile. This marriage will be the second for both of us. I’m getting a very nice bonus check this week where I can pay off some bills and use toward the wedding. Could probably refinance house into cheaper payment as well. Anyway, for awhile FH has wanted a larger TV...I’m talking 75”. Anyway, when he found about my bonus check he planned on using it to buy a TV. I wouldn’t care if we didn’t have wedding stuff to pay for. So, we got into an argument and I tried to explain my side that we need to use the money wisely. He even asked me if I really thought spending the money on TV wasn’t wise. Ummmm...not when we already have 6 TVs that are working. Our air conditioning unit may be going out so...let’s check on that first. Anyway, during the argument I said, “I guess we can just not have the wedding and buy a TV”. Well, darling FH said that’s fine, let’s just do that. I know we are both upset but I meant what I said. I will NOT plan another thing for this wedding. Our next payment on the venue is due 7/10/19. I will not be paying it. I’m sorry for my long rant. Am I wrong here for being upset about this?

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  • K
    Expert September 2021
    Ka-Rina ·
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    I agree with whoever said you both acted in the heat of the moment!

    What would anger me THE MOST is that why does he feel entitled to YOUR bonus check? I understand when you live together your finances are intertwined and it is totally fine but at the end of the day you should be entitled to make the final call on how your money would be spent no? Why is it an argument?! If he wants to spend his bonus check on it.. You might not agree, or even think it is stupid, but it would be up to him... As long as it doesnt take away from bills, mortgage and wedding expenses (especially if he is the one who wants it).

    In your description of what you plan on spending it on, you mention paying off bills and paying for some of the wedding stuff - things you both benefit. No matter which way you look at it - you both benefit from that.

    He on the other hand wants to spend YOUR money on something he wants that is in no way a necessity. How would he feel if you went and spend his bonus check on a new necklace? Or your wedding dress?! How would he feel then?

    I would tone this down a whole lot and maybe try and convey this to him emphasizing how he would feel if tables would have turned.

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  • Jordan
    Expert September 2019
    Jordan ·
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    I definitely don't think that you are wrong. It sounds like you guys are sharing money. My FH and I share money to an extent but mostly just for bills and household stuff. When I get a bonus or when he has extra money, we spend it as we see fit and don't involve the other person unless something around the house is being neglected. If the two of you are committed to splitting money, you all need to be sure that you agree on where the money should be allocated. Until there is an agreement, don't spend it on anything.

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  • Kelly
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    Kelly ·
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    I would be completely bullshit myself. I am very strict with money and believe bills always come first. Tell him to buy a TV with his own bonus check if he's so confident about getting his own.
    Overall you're probably exhausted and need to have a talk about wedding planning and goals when you're not.
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  • Pattie
    Expert June 2020
    Pattie ·
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    Seems like the stress of the wedding and normal life stuff is bubbling up. Take a deep breath and maybe strategize together!


    If you really have six TVs maybe sell a couple to purchase the new one rather than it coming from your bonus and/or have that go to the wedding too! I suggest talking with your FH once things have calmed down. He may have agreed to purchase a TV instead just to be difficult and lashing out. Bills can be stressful and so is wedding planning for sure. Have you planned to do any premarital counseling? I know its pretty common with officiants to offer packages. Might be good to have a neutral party to help facilitate and come to strategies for bills and communication.

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  • Victoria
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    Victoria ·
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    Yes once you complete the class you have access to everyone on the website forever. They have great templates and such for you to adjust for yourself. And other “linked” professionals. I find that I enjoyed the class and the overarching theme. Some stuff I don’t agree with bc my life is different. Overall it’s worked very well for us. I’m almost completely debt free and we have no money arguments!
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  • Jessica
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    Jessica ·
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    Oh wow. I would absolutely be upset if I were you. I don't blame you for one second. Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? I follow him and his baby steps for paying off debt. He has a class called financial Peace University that I've seen a lot of couples do before they get married or after marriage and he has helped a lot of people get out of debt with his advice. I've also heard from people it's strengthened their marriage as well.
    I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope everything works out ♥️
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  • FutureStephD
    Super March 2019
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    Just to clarify, you have access to a financial planner that helps you determine retirement allocations and set goals along the way to retirement? And they look at your current income, spending, and retirement savings as well as invest and manage your retirement funds?
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  • Victoria
    Savvy November 2021
    Victoria ·
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    Got it. You can access them but it’s an additional fee. The class provides a clear plan so that you can execute a plan on your own without the aid of a paid professional. My bank offers this service free so I just use them for my questions/strategies that I am unsure of.
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  • FutureStephD
    Super March 2019
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    So good to know. Thank you!!! Glad to hear it works so well for you guys!
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