A stingy husband is a recipe for a rocky marriage. If he’s made himself the house’s breadwinner and is cheap with a lot of requests, it can lead to lots of issues. The same can be said for Stacy. She’s dealing with a husband unwilling to help her in a time of great need.
Stacy’s letter
Please don’t blame your husband. In today’s world, even sons don’t help their parents. Why don’t you find some job and then pay their rent through your paycheck. Or you can do this, save something from the money your husband gives you to manage household. Keep the savings aside and later give it to your husband as rent .
Hi
My parents are in serious debt. They had to sell their home to pay it off and have nowhere to go now. So, I asked my husband, who is a landlord, to let them stay in one of his rentals for free, until they get back on their feet.
His response completely disappointed me. He said, “This is my business, I’m not a charity! They have to pay full price.” I went to tell my parents the next day, but my mom told me he called her first and told her that he offered her one of his places, but only in full price. So he basically just rubbed it in their faces that they have no money.
He’s so insensitive. He could’ve at least given them a discount or a couple months free just until they’re able to pay him back. Was he in the right to ask for full price?
Stacy D.
His lack of generosity is concerning.
Family is important, but he has a family as well, you and any children. This is his business, what pays his bills. Any money he gives away will affect retirement, children, etc. Plus your parents made huge financial mistakes. He and every landlord who reads this will tell you not to do this. Your parents are embarrassed and afraid. Do you honestly think a month or two or a discount is going to save them. Leaning on their daughter for help will not make them in any hurry to get out of free lodging. They will tell themselves that he can afford it. What you should have asked, ‘Do you know of anyone who is renting something they can afford. You do not want him to be seen as ungenerous for whatever happens if they are not settled somewhere.” He married you. He did not agree to support your family, whatever culture you are from.
What happened next changed everything… FULL STORY on the next page.
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