My husband is 62 and somewhat retired, and I am 58 and working full time.
The problem is my husband gets so angry about me saying why we cannot go.
He also makes me be the deliverer of the message.
This drives me crazy.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to save for our retirement after spending so much cash on this remodel!
He says it is none of their business and wants me to make something else up.
you’re able to only turn people down so many times.
How do I do this without living a lie?
Before fielding the next invitation, you and your husband need to talk about your budget.
It sounds like you see the budget as a handrail, while he sees it as a cage.
That makes it easier to turn down bowling but accept the occasional invite to dinner.
Making decisions together also makes it easier to express why youre turning down an invitation.
Wed love to go to Serendipity Island, but were prioritizing our trip to New York City this year.
Or, You know, that bowling tournament sounds great, but we already made plans for that weekend.
How about we find time for us all to have lunch at our place instead?
You have to see our renovations!
Everyone understands the feeling of being overextended.
it’s possible for you to relay that without cutting WERE POOR into your front yard with the lawnmower.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
Its up to you how you spend it.
Dont feel bad about those choices for a second.
You dont need to be his social secretary or the sole spokesperson for your marriage.
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