A married couple agreed to split their finances, but when the husband requested to borrow $14k from the wife’s account, she insisted on a contract. The husband refused to sign and accused her of not trusting him. He left the house and has not responded to her calls yet. Is the wife in the wrong for standing her ground and asking for a written agreement? Read more to find out.
Protecting my assets: why I refused to share finances

Spouse with empty bank account wants 14k, but wife says no

Husband’s financial struggles raise questions about family expenses.

Wife stands her ground and demands a contract for loan

Protecting finances with a contract?

Protecting finances or breaking trust? Family drama unfolds over money

Protecting my money, am I the a**hole?

Woman stands her ground against husband’s financial demands

Wife refuses to loan husband money without a signed contract
When it comes to money, it can be difficult to navigate the waters of family and relationships. However, in the case of this woman, she’s not taking any chances. After her husband requested to pull $14k from her account, she insisted on a contract stating he would return the money in full. Her husband was offended and refused, even going as far as to call her a derogatory name. The situation has left the woman wondering if she was in the wrong for standing her ground. But is she? Let’s take a closer look at the situation and see what others have to say.
Husband’s behavior sounds like addiction, OP is NTA for refusing.

NTA. Commenters find humor in husband’s entitled request

Commenter and replies warn against husband’s addiction, advise protecting assets

What’s he hiding? Commenters speculate on husband’s 14k request

NTA. Marriage in trouble. Keep money for divorce fees and down payment.

Don’t let your spouse burn your money, YTA to yourself
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Friend’s gambling experience shows that NTA made the right decision

Husband wants to withdraw 14k without telling you why? RUN ♀️

Commenter raises suspicion but commenter replies clarify the situation

Don’t let anyone gamble with your hard-earned money!

Spouse tries to withdraw thousands from joint account without explanation.

Respect the terms and keep standing your ground

Commenter advises caution to woman marrying financially irresponsible man.

Suspicious request for 14k raises red flags . Concerns for husband’s borrowing habits

Protect your money and trust your instincts.
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Protect your finances and stand your ground.

Consider getting a financial advisor before lending, avoiding potential loss

Protect your assets before it’s too late

Don’t give this man a dime. Change your passwords!

Protect your money, protect yourself! NTA

Protect your assets before it’s too late!

Protect your finances and have an honest conversation with him

Comment on financial past leads to speculation of addiction.

Protecting my money, my business.

Don’t let guilt cloud your judgement. Trust your instincts

Protect your finances and don’t enable bad behavior ♀️
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Protecting finances and family, NTA stands her ground

Protect your finances and investigate any unusual activity ️♀️

Protecting your finances is important. NTA for standing firm ️

Protect yourself! Don’t lend money without a contract.

Protecting finances from a possible gambling addiction

Loving father or manipulative husband? A family’s finances exposed

Protect your assets and don’t enable addiction. ♀️

Protect your finances and stand your ground

Standing up for yourself is never the wrong choice

Protecting her assets ️, setting boundaries for their marriage

Wife stands up for herself and raises suspicions about husband’s behavior

Standing up to a gambling addict. Not the a**hole

Protect your finances and trust your gut.

Protect your assets! ️ Notarize the contract before lending money

Protecting finances from spouse raises drug and gambling concerns

Suggests tracking device to uncover husband’s suspicious behavior

Commenter suspects husband’s motives, calls out fishy behavior

Protect your money and let him prove himself first

Protect your hard-earned money, don’t let him take it ❌

Protect your money and your marriage. Don’t lend him anything ❌

Protect your assets and don’t fall for his tricks. NTA

Protect your assets and stand your ground

Communication is key in a healthy relationship

Protect yourself financially and legally from your husband

Is her husband struggling with a gambling addiction? #NTA

Protect your money! Don’t trust him without a contract.

Refusing to disclose intended use of funds is a red flag.

Protect your assets and don’t fall for his schemes. #NTA

Protect your finances! NTA for being suspicious.

Protect your money! NTA for being suspicious.

Protect your assets and beware of red flags ❌

Protect your financial security, don’t let him gamble it away!

Protect your money, protect your peace. ♀️

Protect your money, protect your peace ✌️ #NTA

♀️ Don’t let anyone take advantage of your finances!

Protecting finances and children, NTA takes a stand

Protect your assets and trust your gut.

Too many red flags, NTA for not giving money without contract.

Red flag alert! NTA, trust your gut feeling

Partner tries to guilt wife into giving money, she stands firm.

Smart move protecting your money. Manipulative spouse is a red flag.

Demanding financial transparency is key, NTA ️

Protect your assets! ️ Demand transparency & evidence. NTA

Protect your money, NTA!

Sassy commenter asks for $14k without contract, supports OP.
