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There were daycare costs, medical and various other expenses that come with raising children. My husband, however, did not factor these into his financial planning. As a result, I ended up shouldering the responsibility of planning and paying for our child's medical expenses, insurance, and other necessities. Whenever I broach the subject of financial planning, my husband insists that he doesn't earn enough to cover these extra costs.
I am torn between wanting to address this issue head-on and the fear of causing discord in our relationship. How can I broach this subject with my husband in a way that will make him more open to discussing our finances? Should I continue to manage on my own, or is there a way to encourage him to take these financial responsibilities more seriously?You pay the bulk of the expenses, and it sounds like you’re also carrying the emotional load of the planning.
Parenting isn’t a formula. With two working parents, it may be split right down the middle, or one may pay in a bit more while the other does the school run and takes off time for doctor appointments. However it works, in healthy relationships, the couple talk it out together.A typical way to manage this is to have her, his, and our accounts. Ideally, you share what you both earn and you open a joint account where both of you put in agreed on amounts of money every month.
For example, you consider medical insurance to be a staple, but this is not necessarily true. Plenty of families opt for public healthcare. Also, with clothes and holidays, there are ranges of products and budgets. If your husband won’t talk, go to the mediator alone and have a chat. Then invite your husband to a second meeting.
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