It is not the first time this happens. Last week they went to a mini vacation and we stayed home. Now they have money trouble. I feel kind of bad for them, but I don't think they administer their finances correctly. We also have debts. We try to be wise about our money. What should we do? Is this fair?
2006-11-07 05:38:51 · 11 answers · asked by Nicole Ch 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
you should not feel bad about it, they are grown ups that like to play and the saying is you play you pay .....they just need to realize you can not play when you have nothing to play with.
2006-11-07 06:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 21:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you bail them out the more trouble they're gonna be in. If they don't have th emoney to go on vacation, then they need to learn to stay home. Keep your money and let them learn a good lesson.
2006-11-07 08:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by johanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can offer them emotional support, but no money. Perhaps explain the benefits of setting up a budget and following it? It comes to priorities and a vacation (mini or otherwise) isn't a priority.
2006-11-07 05:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by wish2bwriter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get yourself in financial trouble trying to help them live a lavish life.
Tell them the best help you can give them is the advice you just typed. Stop taking mini vacations and pay your bills.
2006-11-07 05:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by www.treasuretrooper.com/186861 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not obligated to bail them out of their financial trouble. They're a grown up married couple who need to figure out their own finances. You helping them doesn't solve the problem, it only prevents them from having to deal with it.
2006-11-07 05:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT give them money. You are only enabling them to keep doing this and they will continue to take advantage of you if you let them. Send them to a bank to get a loan.
2006-11-07 06:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kabu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not help them financially. You can politely tell them that you are a little tight right now. Their finances are not your problem!
2006-11-07 06:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by twest_dgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not your fault they spend money on stupid stuff. Be straight up with them and let them know how you feel.
2006-11-07 05:46:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say exactly what you wrote that you can not help them cause you have problems too
2006-11-07 05:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by R C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋