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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I usually don't call troll, but...you spend $10000/mo and your husband even noticed (and cared) that you bought a $100 gift card to a grocery store?  Stop it.[/quote]

If only you could be a fly on our wall. We have so many ridiculous things we bicker about. I always want to give more. He wants to give less. He has mentioned getting rid of cable. He cancelled our exterminator contract because he thought we were getting ripped off. He complains EVERY SINGLE TIME we drive to NYC how expensive tolls are and doesn't want to get in the express lane. I have literally had to yell at him to get into the express lane for $10. Even birthday presents and baby shower gifts. The common theme is that he always thinks I give too much.

DH is my husband. I understand him. He is a very hard working individual who is fair. He reciprocates. He doesn't like the feeling that he/we always give more and will never get it back.

I am going to take the slush fund approach. I will gladly give up a bag, shoes or coat so that I can spend that same money on my family.[/quote]

NP, and I totally hear you on this OP. My DH is a lot like this too. Despite a high family income, he still sweats the small stuff. 
Did your DH grow up poor? Mine did, and I think that is part of why he is so careful with money.
My suggestion is to go back to work, and earmark a small percent to go into a separate account for you to spend as you see fit - be that spa days or your brother or your friend in need. 
If your brother is living rent-free and utilities free, and gets a food stipend, I don't think there's all that much for you to help him out with.[/quote]

No one ever got rich by giving away all their money. [/quote]

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