2007-02-27 14:22:13 · 11 answers · asked by debbie 1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I have the same problem with mine and haven't been able to get through to him. A suggestion would be to ask him what if (God forbid) something were to happpen to you and you were unable to handle the finances for a long period of time. If you have children, he might be more concerned. We don't have any. Another thing you could do would be to make a spreadsheet with your monthly expenses and insist that he look at it with you when you are paying the bills every month. Good luck.
2007-02-27 14:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nels 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he is the spending type and that's why he doesn't realize the importance of discussing the finances, then tell him that you just can't do it with out his help and then give him some of the responsiblity. When you know bills are due write them in your day planner or something so you know to kind of check up on if he paid the bill(s) or not. So that way you are on top of it if he doesn't. Until something goes really wrong he won't see the importance.
2007-02-27 22:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by peenutt1975 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to do it. You can explain until you are blue in the face and he's not going to get it.
Without you he'd be lost, Girlfriend.
Just keep saving for that rainy day that's soon to come. His view is probably this; as long as you are looking out for the finances then he has nothing to worry about.
You should ask him why he doesn't think it's important.
2007-02-27 22:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by NyteWing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough topic to discuss with my husband too!
When discussing our finances with my husband--who has a limited attention span when it comes to this topic--I try to get down to the meat and potatoes of the subject right away.
I try to put things in terms of what he finds interesting. For example--I explain how our cash flow or lack of cash flow effects his ability to buy video games and if we don't manage our money properly he will not be able to buy his toys.
Also, I have found a nice ice breaker is to discuss our goals and dreams. Everyone likes to dream and I think everyone has a vision of where they would like to be in the future. My husband loves to talk about his dream home or the day he will be able to get his motorcycle. Talking about our dreams helps us to be on the same page. Understanding each others dreams helps us to be able to align our financial goals to make our dreams reality. Its fun to do financial planning and easier to save when you have a specific goal or dream in mind.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck! Money is always a difficult subject.
2007-02-27 22:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not enough information to answer the question properly. Why will he not discuss it? Who takes care of the money? Where is most of the money spent or misspent? Do you both work?
2007-02-27 22:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start to buy a Dell PC every week. He will know the importance.
2007-02-27 22:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats is why I have an ex-wife now. She didn't want to talk about it. It only takes so many bad checks to sour an marriage. If you are left holding the bag. I wish you luck
2007-02-27 22:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tart to buy a Dell PC every week. He will know the importance.
2007-02-28 02:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away his money, don't make dinner etc things that require money or just wait for the lights to be turned off.
2007-02-27 22:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him romance with no finance is a dam nuance
2007-02-27 22:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by TBONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋