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AIBU to feel undervalued when my husband keeps score financially?

187 replies

PinkCatStripes · 04/06/2026 19:59

I remarried a couple of years ago, have 2 lovely children from 1st marriage, finally bought a house with OH that is ours together. We bought as tenants in common as I had bigger share of deposit.
OH is paying majority of household bills and mortgage. OH has an income 6x larger than me.
OH is getting p*ssy because I asked him to check on the dinner when I went to pick up DS for 10 mins. I asked OH if he could pick up kids from clubs one day next week- to which he has stated is a chore.
I work part time, spend all of my income on groceries/ petrol/ things for children/ my own bills eg phone/ car/ activities etc I have non left at the end of the month. My contributions appear to be of no value, because they are not as financial as those made by the OH. I’m always being reminded of the financial contributions that he makes. I am thankful for this, but I have made a very significant financial contribution already which seems to be forgotten.
I hate the way I am being treated in this respect, AIBU? My DC are not his and he plays a big part in their life, I feel like I cannot expect everything from him, and as he says, they are not his responsibility. Is it even possible to be appreciated fully by the man I married? I often feel that I have a teenager rather than a partner.

OP posts:
NDblackhole · 04/06/2026 20:12

You had kids before you met OH…you are now married hence he married you knowing the full package…now he doesn’t want to do any parenting (of his DSC) - is there a back story?!? Did he before? Has he changed? All sounds pretty worrying tbh - yes not his biological DC BUT presume you wouldn’t have paid more to a house with a OH that wasn’t invested in D(S)C.

minipie · 04/06/2026 20:12

I can understand him saying the DC are your responsibility although it’s quite petty

But not checking on dinner - why?? Because he earns more? wtf?

Ok maybe as some pp say he feels taken advantage of financially. If that’s the case he should say so and you solve the issue together, he shouldn’t try to “even the score” by doing less around the house.

PinkyFlamingo · 04/06/2026 20:11

Your poor children. Are you so desperate for a man you are bringing them up in this type of environment?

Jellyofftheplate · 04/06/2026 20:10

I get why he's resentful. You and your kids are living in a home that he is paying the entire mortgage and bills on - but that you own more of! I think he isn't dealing with it brilliantly but this is undoubtedly a bit of a piss take when you're just swanning around working part time.

AnonymityAnonymity · 04/06/2026 20:07

I know financial arrangements in a marriage are important but I dont understand supposedly loving relationships and partnerships where everything centres around money.
Where is the loving and caring in your marriage OP. I couldn't live with someone who was so venal and unpleasant

ACatNamedRobin · 04/06/2026 20:07

thesealion · 04/06/2026 20:02

to be fair I wouldn’t pay a larger portion of a mortgage on a house I owned less of, regardless of income.

This….maybe he realises what he’s left himself in for.
Not the best way of dealing with it.
He should instead have a conversation with you - ideally the portion of the house he owns should reflect how much he’ll have put in totally, not just the split of the deposit.

MikeRafone · 04/06/2026 20:04

what ever you do, don't have children with this man

what does he bring to your life?

FilthyforFirth · 04/06/2026 20:03

He sounds a dick but why only part time? Not the best idea to move your kids in with someone who clearly resents them...

thesealion · 04/06/2026 20:02

to be fair I wouldn’t pay a larger portion of a mortgage on a house I owned less of, regardless of income.

Jellyofftheplate · 04/06/2026 20:01

How old are your kids? When you say part time, how part time?

ALovelyPinkUnicorn · 04/06/2026 20:01

Why do you only work part time? How old are dc?

Withthe2Ls · 04/06/2026 20:01

I cannot believe you have someone like this in your children’s lives