Thank you, Stacy, for sharing your struggle. If your husband refuses to offer a rental for your parents, that is definitely off, especially if he already has other rentals that provide enough passive income for him to live comfortably. This lack of generosity is a bad sign and things can get worse in the future. You might need other things, and he might outright refuse to give you them because “he’s not a charity.”
You need to make your husband aware of how big his mistake was.
is a big step, but it might make him realize how big his mistake was. He needs to realize that if he was put in the same situation, you wouldn’t blink an eye when helping his parents. This stingy behavior is just not fit for a comfortable and happy marriage, especially if you’re considering having kids.
Help your parents in other ways.
Why don’t you support your parents? You sound as irresponsible as your parents.
If you don’t have money to give your parents, you can try asking your relatives if they can stay over there for a few weeks or so, until they find a job. You can also offer them a place to stay in your house. If your husband refuses, tell him that you’re .
Finding out that your husband is far from who you thought can feel like a big slap in the face. But, the best thing to do is give an ultimatum. Otherwise, living with a stingy spouse can lead to more hurt and despair. Just look at how stinginess can badly affect your life from these stories.
