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[quote=Anonymous]You said you are used to an "upper-middle class" lifestyle.  I assume that means you spend money like you are upper middle class.  If I am wrong in that assumption, I apologize.  The reality, though, is that your income and situation is very Middle-middle class in this area.  So, my suggestion is that you and your husband together decide what has to be cut back. I bet you can find savings in terms of eating out, buying things (clothes/shoes), vacations and even the brands of groceries you buy.  Maybe you belong to a gym and need to stop for a while. All of those things should be reviewed and considered for cutback.  I think that will help both of you get invested in the reality of your financial situation.  To use a cliche, you sound like you have champagne taste on a beer budget and it sounds like your husband may think he is being asked to make the biggest sacrifice.  I think that is untrue considering you are the sole breadwinner but he is obviously demoralized and probably a bit self-centered right now.  I think that if you make cuts as a family and he feels the pinch, he may get a little motivation back.  Good luck--you are in a tough position.[/quote]

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