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Reply to "Wife’s routine spending - what is normal?"
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[quote=Anonymous]There are a couple of issues here. One is that it doesn't matter what is normal spending . . . what matters is whether you can afford her spending. But no, I don't think her spending sounds all that crazy. If you need to cut back, you should both come up with ideas you can live with. The second issue is not micromanaging your spouse. You mention her luxury purchases which are considered anniversary or birthday presents . . . from YOU, right? To add that to the list of her spending sounds like you're not giving these things joyfully. You live in a high cost of living area, and reducing your HHI by 45% is a huge change. Having young kids is not cheap, whether you have one parent stop working or daycare costs. You need to approach this time as a team - that means supporting and wanting good things for each other, and recognizing the big picture and what may not be within your means at this time.[/quote]
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