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Husband mad at my spending

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Mummysworld25 · 11/06/2025 02:16

My husband got really mad for how much money I have spent in the last two months. I tried to explain what my large expenses were, but he didnt want to hear it and just tells me how I dont appreciate how hard he works (im a SAHM) and get f-ed. I do think I could cut back, but it is hard because i but the large majority of food and household items like cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc for our family of 5, i buy EVERYTHING the kids need from school supplies, clothes, birthday gifts, sports fees, etc, i buy ALL the pet food (we have 4 pets) and pay all the vet bills which this year has been a lot because we got 2 puppies. Anyway, i decided to add up all my spending for the year and then all of his spending for the year and I only spent about $10k more than for the whole year. This is what, like $800 more than him each month? Am I wrong for thinking i should be spending more than he does if Im the one covering all these expenses? I almost feel like my spending should be significantly more than his since he only really buys for himself and Im buying for myself, 3 kids, and 4 animals. Or if I am spending too much, is it really so much more than him that I deserve to be cussed out? He's called me some terrible names. I also told him we should sit down and come up with a budget to which he just tells me "F you" or "F off" because he's not the one with the problem. This is happened before too and he took my credit card away from me. I just really need advice how to fix this situation. He thinks Im spending too much, which ill work to fix, but how do i bring up that i think he is ALSO spending too much? Or do you guys think im wrong and im the only one with the problem? If thats the case i still would like advice on the cussing situation. I told him to stop cussing at me and he told me he will only do that when i stop spending money and also quit being lazy and do a better job cleaning the house. Sorry for rambling. I can clarify anything in comments.

OP posts:
Gettingbysomehow · 11/06/2025 11:23

I'd get a full time job and tell him he's now responsible for half of everything, the house, cleaning, kids and expenses and he'd better not fuck it up.

Lampzade · 11/06/2025 11:23

Op, you need to get a job . When childcare etc has to be paid and when he has to do his share of the child rearing only then will he appreciate what you do

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 11/06/2025 12:05

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 11/06/2025 10:02

It may have been a mistake to describe yourself on here as a SAHM rather than part-time worker who also runs the household.

Or did I get that wrong and you had a part-time job and he made you give it up?

Dery · 11/06/2025 12:29

@Mummysworld25 - thanks for explaining and sorry for misunderstanding the position.

Based on your updates, it sounds like your H is an abusive bully with a warped perception of your role and his. It is abusive to object to you earning money in one breath and then use the fact that he is sole-earner to prioritise his needs and wants over yours and the family’s. It is hopeless if you can’t talk to him and discuss budgets etc. He sees the money as his money and himself as wielding power over you because he’s the one earning. I don’t think he’s a safe person for you to be with and I agree with PP that you may be best served by getting back to work and perhaps, down the line, divorcing him. I’m not sure of the position in the USA, but there are a great many families in the UK where both parents work and bear any related wraparound costs. (Once both our two were at school, I would drop them at school and we had au pairs to help with school pick-up, after-school clubs, post-school meals etc).

Mummysworld25 · 11/06/2025 12:32

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 11/06/2025 12:05

Or did I get that wrong and you had a part-time job and he made you give it up?

I have like the tiniest part time job. I made 10k last year, but hey its still 10k! I got it a few years ago when he was mad about spending then too and didnt want me taking the kids to free places because it cost gas.

OP posts:
ApiratesaysYarrr · 11/06/2025 16:03

Mummysworld25 · 11/06/2025 09:29

Ok im OP. Is there a way to edit your post? I dont know so ill just comment here. We have a joint account. I put everything on credit card then pay it off every month with the joint account. I also got a small part time job a few years ago when he was mad about how much gas i use (we live in the country but my kids go to school in the city so all their friends and my family and everything to is there.) Last year I earned $10k. I also subbed at my kids school and worked in their lunchroom (part of 10k) and he would be annoyed for that saying we dont need the extra money. We could get rid of animals, but the puppies had a lot of up front costs like vaccines, spaying, training etc that wont be ongoing costs. His spending does not include the mortgage or any household bills. He is not a luxury kind of guy, but he still buys things i dont think we need. For instance i have seen 2-3 lawn mowers arrive at our house in 2025 alone He has spent $10k on generators in the last 2 years. You could argue those are necessary but we already installed a whole house generator when we built our house. He spent $8,000 on a getting a well put on our property without telling me - they just showed up. We have city water by the way and oh, the well i dont think works and has never been used since he put it in last fall. I dont flip out on him or anything on these things, I usually try to let it go. But any big purchase i always ask his permission. Guys there are definitely lots of ways we could cut back...i think the problem for me is when i ask to look at it together or to create a family budget he tells me to F off. Everything feels very him vs me. For instance, because he didnt like how much i spent the last two months, he heard me saying i was making a grocery order and he told me no we could just eat stuff in the house. Yet the next day he to the grocery and bought himself cookies and crap. Or my family wanted to do a cabin trip and he told me no because of me spending too much money. But then his family wanted to do a trip to see a football game and book an $800/night hotel and we still went!!! because he said hes not the one spending too much so we get to go. I dont know, It feels to me if we dont have the money, we dont have the money regardless of who wants it. To him, it feels very much like a ill still spend what i want but you cant. Again, correct me if im wrong.

So you say that he does not pay a mortgage (preumably property fully owned as you are doing things to it), but also doesn't pay any bills? Who is paying utilities?

Pinkflowersinavase · 22/07/2025 15:57

WaryHiker · 11/06/2025 02:44

Mumsnet is a really great place to come for advice about leaving your abuser. I imagine there will be lots of it on this thread. I advise you to take it.

Yes this is an abusive marriage. Sorry.

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