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To ask OH for more money...

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HannahMontannaBeachTowel · 12/07/2017 12:30

I am currently on maternity leave and only receive Mat Allowence.
OH is working full time with plenty of overtime.
We pay half for food, bills, mortgage and car (we also have his work car). We have separate account we just put half on each of our cards. OH does tend to pay for takeout (every fortnight or so).
However I pay for DD's nappies, formula, wipes, new clothes ect out of my money. Also in the week I often do top up shops which adds up to about another £30 a week.
Would it be unreasonable for OH to leave some money at home for me to use during the week to buy the top up shops with?

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MrsTerryPratchett · 13/07/2017 00:25

Hope you bill him for childcare and housekeeping cost.

The problem is that he clearly doesn't understand being a parent and a partner. He needs to meet the needs of his child. He isn't. Terrible partner and terrible father.

I wouldn't be aiming for 'some money left' somewhere. I would be aiming for equal spending money (money after all the bills are paid including baby needs, for you and him) and equal free time.

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