i hate my husband...and not too fond of life in general!!

United States
May 16, 2007 9:07am CST
so we are drowning in bills right now, like many americans that have fallen into the credit card trap. we were in an auto accident in dec and my husband was out of work for almost 2 full months so we are still struggling. well today, after realizing that a few checks bounced, only because my credit card company screwed up and withdrew money now instead of in june and that my small pay check wasnt direct deposited on time this month, my husband has the nerve to blame me for all of it. i admit, i have my share of credit card debt, but he has just as much. the difference here is that my debt is all food, diapers, things that are NECESSARY. i do not go out and shop for frivilous things...ever!! i dont go out and get take out more than once a month. i dont have any hobbies in which i would spend money on. i dont take the kids to mcdonalds or chuck e cheeses or to arcades. i dont go out and get my hair or nails done. i dont get massages or buy expensive clothes, or any for that matter. but he has charged a lot of motorcylce stuff and gun stuff. he thinks that it is ok though for some reason. he had to sell a bike to help us out when he was out of work so he keeps throwing that in my face. it wasnt our fault..the accident. a toys r us tractor trailer rear ended a neon and pushed him head on into us at 50 mph. so we were in no way at fault but yet, we are the ones that keep getting the brunt of everything. now for him to fight with me and yell at me for all of OUR money trouble, i am just beside myself. anyone that knows us knows that i am deprived. i dont complain because i wanted my 4 kids and they deserve to have things but my husband doesnt deprive himself of anything that he wants. he has spent so much money, even when he was on disability on this dam piece of sh*t bike in the garage. i am just so not happy right now. i am not being a very good mother to my kids now because of it. i need to pull myself out of this hole and it isnt easy when you have a negative amount of money in the checking account and very little food in the house. he gets paid tomorrow but we havent paid the mortgage yet either. so that is now going to be a week late. so that is now $50 more. to top it off...we will have bounced check fees up the a*s. i have hit rock bottom and just dont know how to get myself out of it before i hit a depression. my father committed suicide and everyone watches when i am even a little upset and i cant handle that. i love my kids too much to do something so stupid. has anyone hit rock bottom and were you able to pull yourself out of it??
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31 responses
@Gorgeous24 (1091)
• United States
16 May 07
Its a good thing your doing by letting all this out and being open to hear what people have to say about this aspect of your life. I think all people have to hit rock bottom in life but like I answered before on this similiar topic, when you feel like theres no way out..you have to look around and realize when your at the bottm the only way to get out is TO CLIMB UP! This is all happening for a reason and God must have something better planned for you in life, you just dont know what is it now but you will soon find out. Always keep striving for the brighter days not only for you but for those beautiful children of yours. This is just a minor setback in life things will get better you have to just believe that because if you dont no one else will.
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• United States
16 May 07
i always have said that everything happens for a reason and this is no different but in the midst of it all happening, it is hard to keep that attitude. so i thank you so much for showing me that once again. you are right, this is a minor setback but honestly, i dont think that my marriage can handle it. that makes me sad to think that my kids will be raised by a single mother, over money issues. but i thank you for your wisdom. it did help me out for a few mins at least, to remember that something better is coming.
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• United States
16 May 07
I know things will work out for you..jus always remember to believe in yourself! Thanks for the best response
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
16 May 07
Contact your mortgage company and the credit card companies..see if you can work something out with them so that your payments maybe smaller or your arrears can be spread out more to relieve some of the stress. It sounds like hubby is being immature. I assume he is back at work, can either of you pick up some OT until this crisis is over, or keep doing it and get rid of the credit cards. If you are using credit cards for everyday necessities, then you are living beyond your means. I know it is difficult, bills go up faster then salaries. Sit down with hubby, to formulate a game plan to make things better, forget finger pointing. Wish I could help more.
3 people like this
• United States
16 May 07
your advise is good. thank you. i am trying everything possible. yes..he is back at work and yes..he is very immature..lol. we can do this debt consolidation program with all of our credit cards and loans but he wont do it with his. it is all or nothing and he says he needs a credit card. need..funny word. he works an average of 60 hours a week as it is. i work for my local newspaper as a writer so some months i can make $500 working at home and other months, like this past month, i only made $55. i cant work outside of the house because i would only be paying for the babysitter so that wont solve any problems. you helped me, by just listening (reading) and responding...thank you.
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
16 May 07
If I was married to him, I would tell him building more credit card debt isnt the brightest thing to do. I would knock out your debt, then leave his up to him since he just neds a credit card. You should ask him why he needs one so bad. Is it that he doesn't want the neighbors or friends to know that he's in debt. If he keeps at that pattern, everyone is going to know when you lose everything. Since he blames you for all the debt including the debt he created on his own. You worry about your debt. When he gets into trouble because of it, they will only come after him. Call the places you owe money to, and explain to them your situation. Put all your cards out on the table. Even tell them your husband isn't willing to work with you to reduce the debt. Your story has to be one that they haven't heard before.
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• United States
17 May 07
I understand that one. We were there for a few years. We are just now pulling ourselfs out of debt. MY best advice to you is take a step back and breath. It will get better. Cut them credit cards up, and keep only one for emergencys. I have one that I keep for just incase. LIke if hubbys check isnt enough I can buy food etc for the kids. Talk to him and tell him how your feeling. Point out what you spend and what he spends.When I had to show my husband our debt was ALL him, I had to have it on paper and show him. I printed bank statements, credit card statemnts and had it all on paper where he had no choice but to look. He then relized it was him, not me, not the kids. hope that helps
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• United States
18 May 07
thats a great step. lol
• United States
17 May 07
i cut up the cards and danced around the pile of little pieces...lol. well it made me feel a little bit better anyways!!!
• United States
17 May 07
It is good to cut up the credit cards but dont place blame unless you are trying to destroy. People who spend know they do it. Budgeting is the only way to run a household. Can't spend money you don't have is the number one rule.
@mfpsassy (2827)
• United States
17 May 07
Well now that you have hit the bottom all you can do is go up. Knock hubby a good one in the head then take away that card. Next call your credit card company and tell them to pay the overdraft fee on your checking account if they took the money out before they were suppose to and did not notify you by snail mail that they would be doing this. Call your morgage company they will work with you. Do not keep any money in your account until you get your overdraft fees paid up. Start taking care of your bills the old fashion way until you can get caught up. Make him sell that bike too. No the wreck was not his fault but him spending money wrecklessly is. Though he might not like it, it's time for him to grow up
@mfpsassy (2827)
• United States
17 May 07
Good to hear. I also ran across your other discussion you started after this one. It's good to hear that your husband is now trying to help fix things. Just stick to a strick monetary diet and things will get better. Good Luck
• United States
17 May 07
you are right...the only way now is up...i hope..lol. thanks for your advice. i did call the credit card company that began this whole screw up and they say that they will pay me for them within the next seven days. we shall see about that..lol.
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@faruqy (150)
• Indonesia
16 May 07
Well I don't know what I have to say, but you have to keep fight for your children. I can't suggest anything yet, but I hope you can solve your problem. All I can do right now is only response to this discussion. Good luck ^_^
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• United States
16 May 07
thank you. just caring is enough and i appreciate it!!
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@alilswt (388)
• United States
16 May 07
i have hit rock bottom and i have fought with my hubby and yes it has been put on me when i try and i always put myself last i think guys do not know how to do that as for getting out of the hole nope it feels like it takes a life time we plain to go bankrupt but we have gotten assistance threw the hard times you should look into that it would take some stress off of you
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• United States
16 May 07
i hope you get yourself out of the "hole" too!! thanks for your response.
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@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
16 May 07
I am pretty close to there right now. I am always overdrawn at the bank. Sometimes it's my fault sometimes it's not but I still always get blamed for it. My husband used to smoke pot so thats where all our money went, even if we had no food. He has quit now for about 3 months so that's good. I am sick of being blamed for everything. He didnt have a job for a few months but the fact that we have no money is my fault. I can't even pay bills cause he freaks out. I dont know what to do either. We are already on food stamps. I am in a debt consolidation program too.
• United States
17 May 07
I think that you just have to believe that things will get better at some point. I would just try to pray as much as you can and tell God that you realy need his help.
• United States
16 May 07
i understand the overdrawing. it sucks. you obviously dont have the money to cover things and then they add on a bill of like $30 per overdraft!! that to me is just insane!! ihave over $100 in overdraft fees now. so that is a wasted hundred dollars that i didnt have in the first place!! and this overdraft wasnt my fault. my job was supposed to direct deposit my small paycheck for my stories from april by the 15th of the month. someone screwed up so it never made it and wont until next week sometime. and a credit card company screwed up and took out $69 last week instead of june 1st. so they screwed up. and then when i requested that they return the money, that person supposedly screwed that up too so i am still waiting. so money sucks!! good luck to you!!
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
17 May 07
First find a really thick pillow and put it to your face and scream as loud as you can. Do this as many times it takes, until all the stress has left the body. Then call all the places especially the credit card company and see why they charged you before it was due, unless your over due and they can legally do that. We had that happen and it stinks. Call everyone you owe money to and explain the situation to. Maybe you also have to sit your husband down and give him a good talking. Maybe losing you and his kids might be the wake up you need. Also if the screaming in the pillow doesn't work, try listening to music really loud and basically acting a fool with your kids. That helps as well. If you both keep your receipts, gather all of his up and put them on the table with a total of his debt. Good Luck, Keep your head up things will get better, you just have to have faith. Seriously, talk with your husband on how your feeling and that your thinking of leaving him ( he doesn't know your not serious though about it, it's more of a wake up call threat. Keep us updated.
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
17 May 07
I got the pillow idea from my mom. Just remember things gets worse before they can get better. So in away your on your way back up. Also rememember, there are people in far more trouble than you. That always helps me realise with that I can pick myself up and dust myself off and try again. One thing I learned is Never say it can get a lot worse, because after you say it, it normally does. Your welcome for everything I had said. A friend of mine told me to pray for yourself first before everything else. Because you can't take care of anything til your spiritually fit.
• United States
17 May 07
thank you for your advice!! i do have faith and i need to let that get me thru. today was an extreme stress kind of day so this isnt the typical day, thankfully!! the pillow idea is good!! gonna try that..lol!!! thanks for the support and the advice. it is so appreciated!!
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• Canada
17 May 07
Well I don't even know what to say with all your troubles, except to keep your head up.. you still have each other. I guess when things like this happen. Everything that seemed so simple, becomes so overwhelming. I cna however give you maybe some earning sites which are totally free. Agloco is a company that has been around for sometime and they will be launching their viewbar soon, hopefully sooner than possible here's the video link http://www.johnchow.com/15000-agloco-sign-ups/ Marketingpond.com just recently aquired mylot.com and is a completely free money making program, in fact there are several member floating around on mylot including the owner of marketingpond.com My referral link to both of these websites are http://www.agloco.com/r/BBCZ9633 http://www.marketingpond.com/ref.cgi/1279
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• United States
17 May 07
thanks for the links...i will check them out tonite. thanks again!!
• United States
17 May 07
I'm real sorry that you have so much to deal with. Years ago-in the early '90s, during my first marriage-my husband was a lout in paying the bills. We had cable, water and electric shut off on the same day. He sure could buy his antique radios though. Thank god he had the impetus to leave me. Sometimes a divorce is a good thing.
• United States
17 May 07
i hear ya!!! thanks.
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
17 May 07
oh yes! talk to your banking institution and explain the situation. They may decide to give you a one time waiver of the bounced check fees. They are people too and do sometimes have a heart for the human predicament we sometimes get ourselves in. Do the same with the creditors. and ask them for some repayment plan. They may reduce your total or your interest rate providing you do not use the credit card anymore during that duration.
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• United States
17 May 07
today i found out that the credit card company that scewed my acct up is going to reimburse me the insufficient funds fees. a total of $99 hopefully. that will help me out a bit. i am in the process of doing a debt consolidation program, not a loan. so that should help out. thanks for the advise and the friendship.
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
17 May 07
(((hug))) Deep breath. shew. you are really overwhelmed right now! First of all, the accident was only a few months ago - how about the toys r us truck - that insurance should be not only paying car damage and medical bills but also pain and suffering and loss of work. Did your insurance company get you a lawyer to make sure you are being fairly and well compensated for all the above? If it has not yet been done, do it! add to this also the marital stress that your husband's hiatus from work has put on you and consequently your whole family. We've been in terrible financial problems ourselves... young military with the base being realigned having to move and rent a home in the new place while still trying to make the house payments in the previous place - my husband had to work two jobs when we lived in that previous place in order to make the mortgage payment as it was. That was 12 years ago and we are still trying to pay off that debt that we incurred during those times. My husband used to take care of the bills and handling the money...but we were not making any headway and it was causing a lot of strain on our marriage... so we agreed that I would take over as he already had so much on his mind. So, now he gets an allowance for his needs and I pay all the bills out of the checking account. It is good to pay all the extra you have towards bills tackling the highest interest rate credit card first. When that one gets paid off - accumulate what you were paying to that one along with the normal payment you make on the next highest interest rate bill. and so on and so on. pretty soon you will make some headway. Best Wishes for you.
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• United States
17 May 07
taking that much needed deep breath....lol!! it does help a bit!! as for toys r us...we have a lawyer and are in the early phase of trying to get them to settle. we are going to walk away with a good amount. they have a good insurance policy. but it doesnt take away all that they have put us through. my 4 yr old still has times when he will just blurt out something like..remember when the truck hit the car and that car hit us and you were all bloody and your arm was broken? it is really sad to hear him still talk about it. he had trouble sleeping for weeks after it. no amount of money can take that away, but the money will help the lost wages and "pain and suffering" to a point. but who knows how long that will all take. the lawyers office is saying that if they just settle, which they more than likely will because we were at no fault at all, then it could end in about 6 months. it is helpful to keep saying that we will be debt free, for the most part, within a year. but it doesnt help today, here and now. money does put a strain on marriages. it is sad that us as americans put so much into money and material items. i wish it werent like that. at least my credit cards are cut up. no more taunting me!!! thanks you so much for your kind words and words of wisdom. it is much appreciated!!
@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
17 May 07
Oh, im sorry to hear about your husband! I don't really know what to say because I have never been in that situation. Just pray to God that you will overcome all those things. I believe that you will get over it one day. Those are just trials in your life so don't be upset much...
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• United States
17 May 07
thank you for the kind words and thoughts!!!
• United States
17 May 07
Hi there...been there done that. Look, my husband is a disabled vet. He wants more than anything to work. Tell your husband to look into DVR. That is the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Most states have one. (I don't know about Canada and the rest of the World) He will have to go thru some testing but they can often help with situations like yours where someone has become unable to work and needs to find suitable employment. If he was in the military ever have him contact the Department of Veteran's affairs and see if they can help. Most of the time they will only deal with service connected disabilities but they might have phone numbers. For you...take a deep breath..count to 10. The fights happen because you are both stuck. You can't afford to go out...etc. It happens. My husband and I have a good row about every six months now. We get mad, we say hurtful things..and two hours later we kiss and make up. Sometimes we storm out of the house (one of us does) and take a walk til we calm down. Start with yourself. Every day, take a little time for yourself. Wether it's just for a walk (I recommend this because you need to wear off some of that hostile energy and a power walk will do that.) Also being out in the sun in general tends to rejuvenate us because we are often lacking in vitamin D which is one thing that the sun helps us process. Make sure you are eating right, etc. Hubby might be frustrating...but perhaps he feels as guilty as sin for blaming you but again...he is as stuck as you are. Rock bottom is tough. My family (2 small children hubby and dog) lived in a tent for a month. It's not fun camping when you have no choice. We are renting a place now, but really...it was very hard to cook a decent dinner out of food shelf offerings. At one point we didn't even have a can opener. The credit cards..while they come in handy I bet if you reduce to one credit card and in both your names..things will get a little better. Have you talked to anyone about financial help? If he is on disability perhaps there is someone in the organization that he gets disability from who has recommendations. For yourself...just venting here once a week might do it. Get a blog space and make it private if you like...write down your worst feelings and keep track of when you have them. Perhaps there are triggers..perhaps its all just stress. You need to shut the bathroom door and soak in a hot tub for a couple of hours...forget the world..and just feel. Cry if you want to...find someone that makes you laugh...and LAUGH. Find the humor in everything (even if it seems wrong..sometimes under teh worst stress hubby and I get the giggles completely sober and try really hard to keep them). You got hit by a Toys R Us Truck. Think about the giraffe in a wheel chair...grinz...or think about the giraffe driving the truck..and losing his cushy gig! Think evil thoughts. :) But, don't give up. Disability is something that is very difficult to get used to. My husband has a condition that has him in pain constantly. It started out as a back ache. Now some days he can hardly get out of bed, and he has Chronic Fatigue so he can't sleep thru the pain. Listen, I know it's tough but do you really hate your husband and your life? Also, if you need people to talk to, try to find a support group if you live in a larger town there might be one that is geared toward people in your situation. There are plenty of ways to get out of the doldrums. Money is not everything. It is the catalyst to many problems though. How about writing him a letter? Even if you don't give it to him...it might help you put things in perspective. He doesn't want to give up on his dreams any more than you do is my guess. Anyway..some of the things above might help. If you live in the states please check out the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. If he can no longer do the work he used to, they can help with him finding or getting trained in something new.
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• United States
17 May 07
thank you so much for your comments. you shared a lot with me and i so appreciate it. my husband is working again. we seemed to be ok during the time he was off because we lived off of the small disability checks plus our tax money. usually...our yearly tax money goes to paying all our credit cards but unfortunately, this year we couldnt do that considering the circumstance. i am sorry that you guys have gone thru so much. so many people here today have told me about medical problems that they have and that they cant work. my mother has a disability that isnt really medically recongized as of yet as a true medical problem. she is allergic to all chemicals so working in an office or somewhere outside of her "safe" environment in her own house is out of the question. she had to really fight in court to be able to get social security. what the government puts people thru is just ridiculous!! the giraffe thing was funny. you made me laugh. thank you!! i hope that your husband finds some relief to his medical problems. i would love to sit in a hot tub but my 4 kids wont allow it..lol. but i do walk almost every day and that does alleviate a lot of stress and i put on laurie berkner and me and the kids dance around and act silly almost every day. so today was just a really bad stressed out day. everyone on mylot has helped out so much. it is amazing what some internet venting and friends can do for a person. thanks again for all your advice and for sharing your experience!!
• United States
17 May 07
Hi again! Wanted to let you know that I can relate to your Mother's problem as well. I am allergic to so MANY things. I can only use Dove soap..thank goodness they are cheap most of the time. I can only use degree or Dove deodorant. I can only use Dawn with Bleach to wash dishes (thank everything for a dishwasher I don't have to do those too often). I am allergic to eggs. I am allergic to corn. I have eczema on my hands, above my ears along my hairline and on the back of my hairline. Clear shampoos except for my SunSilk Shampoo and my no rinse conditioner. I am allergic to Cocoa Butter, and even most aloe based products. It's frustrating. I have had some luck though in that most of the time the Vaseline Intensive Care lotion helps (the one for extremely sensitive skin) and apple cidar vinegar helps too. (I take a bath with a small bottle of apple cider vinegar dumped into it.) I even rinse my hair with it. It changes the ph balance of the skin and makes it easier to handle things. Helps with the itching which can be downright maddening! I have had this since I was in the 7th grade. Those are some relief tips you can pass on to your mom (if she doesn't already do them). Not too mention I have lots of outdoor allergies. I have over time built up a tolerance to certain things. I can eat eggs and corn in moderation. (Which is a good thing cus I love mexican food! LOL) Anyway, hope these are tips she can use. I have found that one has to find what works for them and stick to it...I found that the apple cider vinegar even helps with sinus infections. I steam my sinuses a couple of times every summer with it diluted to about 1c. vinegar to two cups water and it keeps them at bay.) I am told it can even help with kidney problems but only if you have the nerve to drink the stuff! ( I tried..just not possible LOLOL).
@xbrendax (2662)
• United States
16 May 07
I've always heard that when you hit rock bottom you will know it. The question you have to ask yourself is: Is it worth keeping all this going? Is giving up your life and happiness worth it for your man? If you want to keep on as is, then do nothing, it'll only get worse. I would say to keep your man but seek out help as soon as possable!
• United States
16 May 07
yeah..i heard that too and i think i know it now..lol. it is so worth trying to fight thru it. life has too much to offer and so do my wonderful four kids. they deserve a calm, non stressed mommy. thanks for your advice and friendship!!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
16 May 07
well, i'm so sorry to hear about the situation that you have now... the only thing to get out from the situation is to ask your husband to work harder and earn more money and cut down on unnecessary expenses as much as you can... i really feel for you as i know how it feels not to have money just to pay for the basic things... i will pray for you and hopefully things will get better for you... please don't give up as God really loves you a lot and He knows what you are experiencing now... be strong... pray to Him and ask for His help and guidance... good luck and a big hug for you...
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• United States
16 May 07
thank you for your comment. it was very nice!! my husband cant work any harder or longer hours than he is now. he works about 55-60 hrs a week. he is usually off only on sundays. that is his time to be with his kids. they need a father around sometimes too and it is rough on them. i wont give up!! it is thanks to people like yourself that help me to see that this is a minor problem and a temporary one. my friends son was recently diagnosed with cancer, a month before his tenth birthday. their problems are so much more important than mine. thanks for helping me to see that and for venting. it helps!!
@mayoct (74)
• India
16 May 07
I know just how you feel. Been through that a few times.....hee,hee......but have come out somehow with 'scratches' that show even to this day. But I know excatly what can put things right-money! Just enough money to tide you over till you and your husband make a real effort to pull out of this fix and also learn to 'make' money - honestly, ofcourse. I would love to help, gladly, except that Indian currency in worth not much at all when you comapre it to the US dollar ( about 45-50 bills in Indian ). If it's any help, I can lend $500 , which would be about Rs. 25, 000 - repayable whenever you can afford to.
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• United States
17 May 07
oh you are very sweet to offer. thanks for the offer. but i am in enough money trouble that i dont need another loan hanging over my head..lol. a lot of people apparently have this same trouble. it makes me feel a little better to know that i am not alone and all of you mylot friends have been absolutely wonderful today!! thanks!!
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
17 May 07
This has to be an awful time and place for you right now. I would imagine that right now fear is driving both you and your husband, and you both have different ways of dealing with it, it appears he is trying to gain some control by buying stuff for his bike and you are taking every look phone call and bad things that happen personally, as you said it wasn't your fault . I think if you can sit down with your hubby and discuss what are we going to do until things get turned around, and both of you make plans work out ways to make things better between you and him, because it is taking all your energy by being angry at things that you have no control over, so work with the things you can control. talk to the mortgage company, the credit card company's let them know what is going on, if you only pay the interest they will allow you a bit of grace. If you keep every one in the loop there is less chance of flare ups and problems. Working together is so much better than you both trying to do things you own ways, and it just causes friction, Yes this is a tough time but you can and will over come, all it takes is hard work and to struggle a bit longer but if you share the load it will be easier. Please take care of your self and have a deep breath.
• United States
17 May 07
you are right!! we have different ways of dealing with stress. it is amazing how different men and women handle stress. thank you for your advice!! i am taking that deep breath right now!!!
@AnnaB87 (761)
• United States
16 May 07
I have hit the bottom and went under and some days it feels like I am still slipping under again. Things can be very difficult when you know you are not wasting and your spouse is, and bills are not being paid. We just had the water turned back on today, it was off for a week due to non payment. We may loose the power soon, it has happened a lot, and right now groceries are in very short supply. And if I look around in here things are depressing for a reason. Plus I have some health problems I would not have if I had of had monor problems taken care of before they became big ones. Anyway, I said all that so you can know I really do understand, and my dh has bounsed and overdrawn the bank accounts a lot. It is nerve racking to even answer the phone because I don't know what to tell a bill collector, if I say he will pay it he does not, or it is a long time. So what I have taken to doing is just trying to do what I can to not worry about what I can not fix, (this is harder than it sounds) And I have been trying to earn money so I can pay off the bills, I have a web page started on freewebs.com that I plan to sell items I make, then I have been writing for associate content, and I started writing or posting here, and so far I have been paid twelve dollars from here, and a little over two hundred from associate content, I know this is not really a lot, but it is more than I was making as before I was making nothing. So this has been encouraging to me, I have also found that I can go to school online and I have been working on a degree so maybe I can get a job eventually. Or have my own home business. I am working towards making things better as I can, it will not happen overnight, but eventually I expect things to be better. And I am doing all I can to cut down expenses, as for fighting about the bills and finances it does not help and can make matters worse. Just do the best you can okay, sometimes life is just hard. But things can get better.
• United States
16 May 07
thank you for your comments. you do really understand where i am coming from. and you are right. i can only do the best i can and that is it. i try to find more at home jobs and sometimes it isnt an easy task. i have cut out a lot too and i am hoping that my lawsuit (my car accident) settles sooner rather than later and we can get our lives back finally. good luck to you and i wish you the best. thanks again for the friendship!!
@SheliaLee (2736)
• United States
16 May 07
Bless your heart! I'm so sorry that you are going through such a hard time. I'm sure your husband loves you, there is just something about men that they don't understand things sometimes. A few weeks ago my husband blew up at me after we got home from church one Wednesday night and I looked at him as if to say "What planet did you come from?" The worst part of it was my mother was staying the night with us because the weather was bad and she heard us feuding. I was about ready to pinch his head off! Before the night was over he was starting to get in a better humor and the next morning he felt some better. Sometimes men get in their own world and don't think of anything else. I pray for you dear friend that tomorrow will be a better day. We have gone through some times like you are going through and I know it isn't a fun boat to ride in. I hope that tomorrow things will look much better and brighter for you and your family. SheliaLee
• United States
16 May 07
thank you so muvh for your kind words and your friendship. it helps to know that there are people out there that understand and that listened to me venting. made me feel a bit better!! men are strange creatures. they are so different than women the way they handle issues. i wish you luck and thanks again!!!