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Husband gives too much to charity

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MissandeiofNaath · 20/02/2024 07:16

Not sure where to put this; probably an AIBU but too scared of the bunfights on AIBU! Anyway, my Dh gives too much to charity.

We have been married a very long time, have a joint account, both work but he is by far the higher earner. We are comfortable but not super rich, and have cut back like everyone else. DH is an immigrant from a developing country, and is incredibly frugal. Spends almost nothing on himself, especially now he mostly WFH. But likes to donate quite a lot to charity in his home country, like say £2. to 2.5 k a year. He does not give it to the big charities, but to grassroot charities that he has checked out himself on his visits. He also donated to a school bursary in the UK.

I don't have a concern that the money is being wasted. But with two young adultDC, I feel that given the way the economy is going, we should save for them in case they need more help with house deposits etc etc. But he tends to nag away at me about "giving back" until I give in!

Should I just let him do what he wants with "his" money? He never complains about any of my spending, ever.

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Talkwhilstyouwalk · 23/02/2024 21:54

I'd find this a bit annoying but if I'm being completely honest I'm not a very charitable person. Don't get me wrong, I'll do fundraisers and donate up to £20 here and there (as long as it's not a sponsored skydive....they annoy me!) but I'm just not prepared to give up a substantial amount of our family's income. I'd rather spend it on us. I suspect most people feel like this otherwise we'd live in a better world...

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