Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of newlywed drama that’s sure to get your blood boiling! Meet our lovebirds ️, married for just 3 months but together since they were sweet 15. Wifey’s used to the high life , with lawyer mom and doctor dad, while hubby’s the breadwinner. But there’s trouble in paradise… Wifey’s got a serious shopping addiction ️, and it’s draining hubby’s wallet faster than you can say “charge it!” Despite his best efforts to talk it out ️, wifey just can’t seem to kick the habit. ♂️ So, hubby takes drastic measures… But did he go too far? Let’s dive in and find out!
Newlyweds at 23, Together Since 15!

Wifey’s Used to the Good Life

Hubby Works, Wifey Handles the Home

️ Houston, We Have a Shopping Problem!

$575 on Shoes in a DAY?!

$80 vs. $300 Grocery Bills

️ Hubby Tries to Talk It Out

Wifey Agrees… Then Does It Again! ♂️

️ $600 Dinner with Friends?!

“You’re Not Treating Me Well!”

️ Hubby’s Point: We’ve TRIED Talking! ♂️

“I Hate You So Much Right Now!”

Hubby Confiscates Wifey’s Credit Cards!
Well, well, well… looks like our newlywed hubby reached his breaking point! After wifey’s latest shopping spree ️, which included a whopping $600 dinner with friends ️ , hubby decided enough was enough and took away her credit cards! Wifey’s furious , claiming hubby’s not treating her well as his wife and that they can work it out by talking. ️ But hubby’s not having it, arguing that they’ve already tried talking and it clearly doesn’t work. ♂️ Now, wifey “hates him so much” and is threatening to take something back in retaliation! Yikes, talk about a sticky situation! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
NTA puts his foot down on spoiled wife’s insane spending.

NTA suggests budgeting and counseling for spouse’s spending habits.

Spouse cuts up partner’s credit cards due to insane spending

Removing credit cards not enough, wife needs help for addiction.

Encouraging NTA comment suggests wife should get a job

NTA suggests a financial advisor for spouse’s excessive spending
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Husband takes wife’s credit card, commentor says ‘she’s an idiot financially’

Setting personal spending limits and joint household budget suggestions

Sensible advice for curbing excessive spending habits

NTA: Wife assumed she could keep extravagant lifestyle without contributing.

Debate over grocery budget sparks financial advice in comment section

Spending or saving: Is limiting access to credit cards financial abuse?

Red flag alert! Get help and counseling ASAP. NTA.
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Spending needs to be curbed, but groceries may vary. NTA.

NTA. Suggestions for managing spending habits without being controlling.

Practical advice for a newlywed couple struggling with finances

Money matters can kill a marriage. Seek a couples counselor.

Trust issues, financial disagreements, and marital dissatisfaction. ESH.

Financial exploitation in marriage: break up or fix it?

NTA. Close the cards and lock up your credit now.

Suggests therapy and budgeting to handle spouse’s addiction

NTA cuts up wife’s credit cards; suggests job and 50:50 split.

Husband cuts up wife’s credit cards, is he NTA? Commenter discusses addiction.

NTA suggests wife gets a job and limits her spending

Taking back credit cards from spouse – NTA, find job

Encouraging independence and growth, NAH comment suggests job and family intervention.

NTA. Commenter thinks wife is spoilt and entitled
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Beauty is pain, but is a $60 haircut worth it?

Marriage advice: Run before intertwining finances with a high school mean girl.

A practical solution to a spouse’s overspending habits

NTA sympathizes with spouse’s spending issue, advises restraint in marriage

Encouraging advice for financial responsibility and setting boundaries.

Suggests encouraging wife to work for better financial awareness
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Insightful comment on noticing red flags in a relationship.

NTA, but maybe OP made a mistake in letting her be housewife

Sensible NTA comment suggests counseling for financial issues

Smart solution to avoid overspending in relationships

NTA sets boundaries on wife’s spending habits

NTA suggests tough love for spouse’s spending addiction

NTA, commenter suggests wife should learn to manage money better

Cutting up credit cards: NTA, but addiction could be problem
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Spending addiction leads to a failed marriage. NTA.

Discuss finances before marriage to avoid credit card drama. NTA
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Financial incompatibility leading to inevitable divorce

Work with her as a partner or reconsider the relationship . Financial planner and therapist recommended

Independent woman applauds NTA husband for cutting up cards

User sympathizes with OP over spouse’s outrageous spending habits.

Warning of financial ruin in a marriage with a spoiled partner

Spending habits lead to card cutting and marriage troubles

Suggests locking out spendthrift wife from main account

Practical advice for dealing with a shopping addiction spouse

Spouse is NTA, suggests therapy/financial counselor for communication and budgeting.

NTA stands firm on wife’s credit card spending habits

Encouraging spouse to work for practical purposes

Set boundaries early on and have mature conversations about finances.

NTA but divorce likely if spending habits don’t change

Divorce may be cheaper than returning card, NTA for trying.

Being a SAHM is a partnership, money troubles can end marriages.

Spending issues lead to lies and disrespect. NTA here.

Tough love or being an a**hole? Enabling vs empowering spouse.
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Suggested solution for wife’s overspending problem by commenter

Financial advice for newlyweds with spending problems

NTA husband needs to protect finances from wife’s reckless spending

Husband cuts wife’s credit cards after insane spending. NTA.

User suggests closing wife’s credit card account and getting a job

Joint account for bills and individual accounts for spending. NTA.

Advice for op to handle wife’s insane spending habits
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Supportive comment about similar experience with ex-wife’s overspending.

Spoiled wife’s credit card cut up, only debit option left NTA

Wife’s excessive spending pushes husband to cut up credit cards

Husband cuts up wife’s credit card, commenter supports decision ✂️

Sensible solution proposed to handle spouse’s reckless spending

NTA suggests setting a family budget to avoid divorce with limited “fun” money ♀️

Suggests wife get a job to understand value of money

Sensible advice for handling a spouse’s overspending

Encouraging husband to help wife with budgeting, NTA wins.

NTA for being upset but a little bit TA for this being a surprise

Taking away the credit card – tough love or too far?
