However, no one is perfect. His second wife is the problem. Since he married her he is always broke.
They both have steady jobs in public services — normal, working-class people like me and my husband. Everytime we meet and have a drink or a meal with them (even if it’s their invitation) we end up paying. So much so that I don’t want to socialise with them anymore.
My husband, on the other hand, does. And yes, he ends up paying. We also pay for the daughter’s food and drinks, and she doesn’t usually even eat half of the meal.
She is one of those kids who picks at their food. One time, both mother and daughter ordered the most expensive dessert at about $16 each only to eat half of one and left the other — that kind of waste. Why emerging markets present opportunities for active investors Play video: Why emerging markets present opportunities for active investors We don’t feel it’s right for them to use us like this as they are probably more solvent than us.
But we also don’t feel right to say anything. For me, I just avoid them. But I can’t ask my husband to as it’s his brother.
How do I ensure that my husband doesn’t keep on paying? Don’t Short Yourself offers weekly money tips to help you earn it, stack it and grow it. I would like to receive updates and special offers from Dow Jones and affiliates.
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