DH is an absolute skinflint but we are far from poor and live well below our means. He earns a lot more than me.
DD1, 14, needs braces and where we live this is only partially covered by private health insurance.
Left the orthodontists with 2 quotes, one for metal braces, the other more discreet, white ceramic ones. The difference, over 3 years, is about £200. I just gave DH the quote for the ceramic ones as I know he will automatically go for the cheapest option, no questions asked. DD is ok about braces as lots of her friends have them but none have the metal ones. We can afford the ceramic ones and DH knows this, but he would not consider the idea of paying more for something non-essential.
Ok, I think I ABU but we have had enough rows just getting him to accept that DD actually needs braces at all and I can't be bothered with another money row.
Fwiw, he was absolutely fine about the price if the ceramic braces as he doesn't know about the other quote!
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popmimiboo · 16/02/2016 06:46
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