A stingy husband is a recipe for a rocky marriage. If he’s made himself the house’s breadwinner and is cheap with a lot of requests, it can lead to lots of issues. The same can be said for Stacy. She’s dealing with a husband unwilling to help her in a time of great need.
Stacy’s letter to Bright Side.
Hi,
- What should have been an ordinary hour of babysitting for my two-month-old grandson turned into the most terrifying moment of my life.
I drove straight to the hospital, praying I was wrong and terrified that I wasn’t. The drive should have taken twelve […]
- PART1 :My ex’s new wife showed up at my recently buried dad’s house and blurted out, “Start packing!” While I was pruning the roses in the garden, I let her talk… until she made the mistake that would ruin her
“You should start packing your bags right away, because the moment they read that will tomorrow, this entire estate […]
My parents are in serious debt. They had to sell their home to pay it off and have nowhere to go now. So, I asked my husband, who is a landlord, to let them stay in one of his rentals for free, until they get back on their feet.
His response completely disappointed me. He said, “This is my business, I’m not a charity! They have to pay full price.” I went to tell my parents the next day, but my mom told me he called her first and told her that he offered her one of his places, but only in full price. So he basically just rubbed it in their faces that they have no money.
He’s so insensitive. He could’ve at least given them a discount or a couple months free just until they’re able to pay him back. Was he in the right to ask for full price?
– Stacy D.
His lack of generosity is concerning.
Thank you, Stacy, for sharing your struggle. If your husband refuses to offer a rental for your parents, that is definitely off, especially if he already has other rentals that provide enough passive income for him to live comfortably. This lack of generosity is a bad sign and things can get worse in the future. You might need other things, and he might outright refuse to give you them because “he’s not a charity.”
You need to make your husband aware of how big his mistake was.
Separation is a big step, but it might make him realize how big his mistake was. He needs to realize that if he was put in the same situation, you wouldn’t blink an eye when helping his parents. This stingy behavior is just not fit for a comfortable and happy marriage, especially if you’re considering having kids.
Help your parents in other ways.
If you don’t have money to give your parents, you can try asking your relatives if they can stay over there for a few weeks or so, until they find a job. You can also offer them a place to stay in your house. If your husband refuses, tell him that you’re out of options.