Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges
My moms boyfriend, Don, is a walking awkward money dilemma.
Don makes good money, but he is a huge cheapskate.
Its not even the money that bothers me.
c’mon, c’mon dont suggest activities that dont involve drinking with Don.
If you met him, youd get why thats not an option.
Im sure its disappointing when your generosity is met by this guys intense sense of frugality.
Dons going to be around, in whatever capacity, unless your mom decides otherwise.
Speaking of your mother: Have you tried discussing your concerns with her?
But only for a little while.
Because you know deep down that hes stingy.
In the best-case scenario, shell pick up on Dons habits and start to rib him about it.
A playful Don, dont be so cheap!
coming from your mom would sound a lot nicer than if you did it.
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Another alternative: Use your interactions with Don as an exercise in your own frugality.
Suggest the group go out for whatever cheap drinkApplebeesis serving up this month.
Take a spin through Groupon before making plans.
CheckIbottafor cash-back deals at bars and restaurants that can make up for Dons Long Island habit.
Itll be your own private quest: Can you outfrugal a frugaler?
But you might keep these maddening interactions entertaining by attempting to best him at his own game.
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