Respect Your Husband’s Concerns
Talk to your husband about this in such a way that he truly sees that you appreciate him and that you want to understand and respect his concerns. Tell him, regularly, how thankful you are for all the work he does to provide. And then, at some non-emotional time, ask him to share his point of view. Ask him whether he feels pressure when he sees your new purchases, or when he knows that you’re spending money on things he might view as non-essentials. If you two have worked out a budget that you’re sticking to, ask him what you both can do to help him feel better about it, without you feeling like he’s micromanaging your wallet.
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