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Christmas costs of SK

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Mumto2at · 20/11/2025 18:50

So me and husband who are recently married opened a joint bank for joint expenses, so bills and savings for household items, Christmas birthdays etc. He has a son from previous marriage, CS doesn't come out of this (he's never even hinted at that to add). Is it fair that his Christmas presents come out of this fund? Personally I think he should have an amount paid for majority by his dad, baring in mind he will be getting a load of other presents from his mum and all her family. He is after more expensive things, phone, VR headset to name a few whereas the total for our joint children has come to under £360

Those with SK how do you do things?

Not a discussion we've yet had, maybe husband isn't even considering this (but he's very last minute with everything, I've pretty much sorted our two kids out now) previously before this account I just told him how much to send me so this is new.

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Beefjerky · 21/11/2025 18:50

DSC Christmas/Birthday/whatever presents have always come from joint funds. I’m far more generous with them than he would be and they know it. Their presents improved exponentially when I moved in 🤣. I love those kids (who are now adults, with DC of their own and I still get them really good gifts!) and we have a really good relationship. They are my family.

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