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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First let me say that I am a saver and a big believer of living within/below your means.

That being said, my DH is reluctant to spend money on anything that isn't broken beyond repair.

Here are the basic facts:

HHI is roughly 250k, depending on bonus amounts
No car payments (paid cash)
Just bought a $660k house with 30% down that we plan to stay in a long time
Kids in public schools
401ks/IRAs maxed out every year
College funds on track
6-9 month "emergency fund"
Pay off credit card every month
No house leaner or lawn service
Also rent out our old townhouse that clears a few hundred a month (plus we are paying down principal)

I think we are doing great!! I am really proud of us. But when I say to DH "lets do an update to the powder room" (counter, faucet, light fixture) or lets buy a new family room couch, etc. he gets REALLY stressed out, and acts like I'm out of touch and don't understand the value of money or what we can afford. I know we can pay cash for these items without affecting any of the above.

Can anyone help us find a common ground? He is a great DH, I love him to pieces, but we are both unhappy in this current area. Neither of us is getting what we want.

TIA

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So, you married a cheapskate. No, they never change.[/quote]

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