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[quote=Anonymous][quote]It's the latter. He tells me that we can't afford it. He doesn't need to tell me. He needs to tell his son. I agree with you that the longer he waits to have the discussion, the harder it's going to be.
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It sounds like we are married to the same man.   :)  He wants to avoid conflict, he is hoping that ex-wife talks the son out of it or that the son changes his mind.

My DH does not have children from a previous marriage so I am going on just the part you say annoys you...

My DH also will repeatedly say something to me, and to me the path is clear what he needs to do, but he just doesn't want to to what I suggest.

You need to set a boundry, and when you do he will no longer have you as an outlet and will speak to his son (maybe) or stop driving you crazy (possibly)

Next time he tells you he can't afford the private school.

Tell him " I get stressed out every time you tell me that because I think that DH is being done a disservice by not being told"

"Please stop telling me that, we have discussed it and it is clear we don't have the funds.  At this point I don't know what else I can do for you"

Give no advice, walk out of the room, and refuse to engage.

You wont believe how well this works.  He may not follow your suggestions, but it will remove this stressful interaction.[/quote]

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