Food on the table, electric bill, water bill,phone bill, kids tuition, projects and countless of other expenses are inevitable when you have a family. The bigger the family, the greater the expenses are. Financial stability is always the goal. Who wouldn't want to retire and relax at an early age? Nobody wants to work hard when they're on their 60's. Believe me, couples don't just fight out of jealousy but of money as well. Housewives received the blame if the budget goes way out of the list.
I'm not a money guru and like any normal couple, me and my husband also argues about money. I would still consider us lucky that even if we don't have tons of extra cash, we don't let the money issue weakens our relationship. Yes, it's money but there's more to life than money. Well, how couples should handle the money issue?
When husband questions how come the budget comes short, tell him the truth. It actually hurts a lot to housewives who are trying to meet both ends for the family, to be questioned like this. It's advisable if you keep your own budget list so he'll know where the money goes. And it would even be better if he would also participate in the budgeting phase so you two can agree on what comes first on your list.
If one of you would like to buy something that would shed a huge amount, consult your other half. It wouldn't hurt any of you if you practice the act of consulting each other. In this way, you can weigh things over and perhaps be enlightened if the said purchase is necessary or not. This practice allows transparency and avoids money conflict.
Don't let money dictate your relationship. Remember that money can buy a house but not a home, things but not happiness, a partner but not a pure and long lasting love.
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