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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  DH is suggesting that I use the 34k annual gift I get  from my parents towards the new house in perpetuity.  It really irks me that he's suggesting this while refusing to consider using any of his inheritance and any of our joint savings for a new house.  I don't think I'm being crazy here for being pissed off about this.  Maybe I should just spend the money on jewelry, spa vacations, hand bags, etc. just for myself rather than on something that would benefit the family if he refuses to spend on anything that would actually, you know, improve his kids' quality of life. [/quote]

Yes, in this case, you should.  Just buy a house you can afford with the money available from each of you and save the rest.  You can't make him change, but you can save the $34k gift money.  Personally, I'd put it in a separate brokerage account and save it, and take some occasional draws for a spa day every quarter and heliskiing trips with friends every winter.  [/quote]

+1 I would move put your gifts aside to save for a rainy day, same as he's putting his inheritance aside.  If you guys couldn't afford a house at all without dipping into his inheritance, I might feel differently, but just wanting a nicer house vs wanting to save against future family responsibility is a silly hill to die on imo, especially since all the money in question is from other people.  Just buy what you guys can actually afford with your own money.[/quote]

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