"If you're a tightwad, make sure your partner is too" https://moneyish.com/heart/marry-someone-as-cheap-as-you-are/
poor DW, she married a relative spendthrift
DW & I have a policy: "It's money, don't piss it away."
we also have one: "it's just money"
she actually let me buy this beauty last weekend - hey, it's a real asset
I can say that this is a primary reason I have an ex-wife. The writing was on the wall, but when you are 22 years old, you don't always make the *best* decisions.
Not a bad way to go. Love baconIf that were the case she'd be feeding you extra servings of bacon.
I can say that this is a primary reason I have an ex-wife. The writing was on the wall, but when you are 22 years old, you don't always make the *best* decisions.
I remember like it was yesterday when the ex said something to the effect of, "If I can afford the monthly payment, what is so bad about carrying a balance?" At that very moment, I knew we were doomed.
When we divorced (about 14 years ago?), she moved back in with her mother. As far as I know, she is still there.
+1I can say that this is a primary reason I have an ex-wife. The writing was on the wall, but when you are 22 years old, you don't always make the *best* decisions.
Same here. My X had the same attitude. Was awful. Left her 25 years ago but still paying alimony. Most expensive "mistake" I ever made. Worth it to have her (mostly) out of my life though. Current spouse and I are on the same wavelength re money, mostly.
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I remember like it was yesterday when the ex said something to the effect of, "If I can afford the monthly payment, what is so bad about carrying a balance?" At that very moment, I knew we were doomed. .....
25 yrs of alimony
Obviously I don't know the circumstances, but that is INSANE.. worth it to get a lawyer to review how to end it (besides dying).
We have one; "Don't get upset about things that money can fix!"we also have one: "it's just money"
That is just the tally so far. Many lawyers believe that you married for life and you should get a life sentence for divorce too.25 yrs of alimony
Same here. My X had the same attitude. Was awful. Left her 25 years ago but still paying alimony. Most expensive "mistake" I ever made. Worth it to have her (mostly) out of my life though. Current spouse and I are on the same wavelength re money, mostly.