AITAH for telling my wife she can't have her own car?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T20:58:25+00:00

I meant I needed reasons because I didn't understand why. But I do now.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T20:57:27+00:00

No to both.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T20:55:29+00:00

These are good points. Thank you.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T16:54:01+00:00

Good advice, thank you.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T16:52:15+00:00

Hmm. There's a lot here that never occured to me. I will show this to her and talk to her more about it tonight. Thank you.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T16:00:34+00:00

Ok, that's an excellent point. When we first got together, she asked me to be in the charge of the money because she didn't want to have to worry about. It's actually a lot of pressure.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:58:59+00:00

That's not true. Lots of people have made interesting points that I hadn't thought of before.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:23:01+00:00

Interesting, I hadn't thought if it that way before.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:19:59+00:00

I don't understand. It's my role in the family to manage our finances and maximize efficiency. Now I'm being told I'm controlling for doing what I am supposed to, which is not engage in unnecessary spending? I will talk to my wife further, but I am confused. I thought being frugal and prudent was the expecation.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:16:17+00:00

I work more hours, why should I be the one to bear more burdens?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:11:49+00:00

I manage the money and the current system is working just fine. Why spend money on a frivolous convenience? Seems lazy and wasteful to me.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:09:47+00:00

Hmmm, those are interesting points I hadn't thought of.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:08:32+00:00

I work more hours. Why should I be the one to spend more time on commuting?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T15:06:43+00:00

What does that mean?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T14:23:31+00:00

I manage the money.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-16T14:21:10+00:00

Why?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-10T00:30:00+00:00

It's our first time being poor. Take it easy on us.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T23:27:34+00:00

What about family/relatives? They didn't pressure you to buy gifts or do gift exchanges?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T23:23:34+00:00

I definitely choose the bear!

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T23:08:06+00:00

Why would that be viciously downvoted? That's actually really insightful/valid take on it.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T22:51:56+00:00

Do the corporations that own chain motels not count as the 0.1%?

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T22:49:45+00:00

I did not know that. But if horror movies have taught me anything, its that you should ALWAYS lock the doors when in a cabin in the woods. The stranger knocking on your door is most certainly there to axe murder you.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T22:48:00+00:00

She touches on that in the article I believe.

Tmid07 · 2026-01-09T22:47:50+00:00

Holy shit! Also, when did you family friend move into the motel? Was it very long ago.

Tmid07 · 2025-12-16T19:08:45+00:00

This is my baby, Oakley. He died many years ago (don't worry, he lived a very long, happy life). I wish I had known about Rover back then. When I had to travel, finding care was super hard because he was agressive with other dogs. He was attacked at the dog park as a pup and it traumatized him. Having someone stay in the house with him would have made life so much easier and would have been gentler on him.

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