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[quote=Anonymous]I am really sympathetic to you, it would suck to scrimp and save to only send money ot people who aren't careful with money.

Perhaps you can suggest to your husband that you pay smething specific for your inlaws - specific bills or something that is fixed.

ANd listen, my husband and I keep separate accounts.  But I really hate your idea of separating your money, especially if you have been budgeting all together.  It sounds like you're saying, I don't want MY money to go my husband's parents.  And that just sounds petty.  I think it would create resentment in him, and drive a larger wedge between you.

I do  think if you are able to carefully budget together, then point out to him that his family is NOT budgeting, that perhaps he will see the light. Or perhaps not.  But I think you need to get to an understanding of why your husband feels this obligation (and it's not a bad thing! you want to be married to a generous person!), and how you can meet this obligation without harming your own family.  [/quote]

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