Posted by NikkiT2 on August 6, 2003, at 10:21:46
In reply to Re: I'm a spendaholic » Penny, posted by Dinah on August 6, 2003, at 10:03:14
My husband and I don't have joint finances either, and so many people think we're freaks because of it.. but my dad was very strict with money, and I never wanted to feel I had to beg for money again.
But its never taken into acocunt when I ask for assistance.. I can't get any government finicial aid (ie, long term sickness benefits) as my husband earns too much, I can't even get a grant to do some studying to help me get back to work.. I can't get help with medication costs or dental bills (haven;t been able to afford to visit dentist for over 2 years so have been taken off their books, and no one else I can sign on with now anyway), and his medical insurance doesn't cover me.
Yet he still expects me to pay my way.. pay his half the mortgage every month, pay half the bills etc. It upsets me so much when I see him buying so much rubbish (star wars / Lord of the rings toys etc) yet I worry if I can afford to visit my mum this month..
Sorry.. you hit a sore spot with me *lol* Whinge over!
Nikki x
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