Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of newlywed drama that’s sure to make your jaw drop! Meet our lovely couple, a 30-year-old secretary and her 32-year-old police officer hubby. ♂️ They’ve only been hitched for 4 months, but money troubles are already rocking their marital boat! ⛵ Get ready for a wild ride filled with shopping sprees, restaurant showdowns, and a whole lot of finger-pointing! Can this couple navigate the treacherous waters of separate finances, or will their love boat sink faster than the Titanic? Let’s dive in and find out! ♀️
Newlywed Drama: Money Troubles Already?

Hubby’s Bad with Money: Spends Like There’s No Tomorrow! ♀️

️ Joint Account Disaster: Hubby Goes on Shopping Spree!

️ Confrontation Time: “It’s MY Money!” He Says

Hubby’s Hot Take: “Everyone Should Have Their Own Money!”

Separate Finances: The New Deal

️ Date Night Drama: Restaurant Showdown!

Hubby’s Feast: More Dishes, More Desserts!

Bill Time Bombshell: “You’re Not Gonna Pay?!”

Separate Finances Means Separate Bills, Honey!

Hubby’s Hissy Fit: “I Spent All My Money!” ♀️

♀️ Wifey Walks Out: “I’m Not Paying for Your Meal!”

️ Buddy to the Rescue: Pays for Hubby’s Meal!

Hubby’s Misplaced Anger: “Don’t Take It Out on Me!” ♀️

♀️ Time to Calm Down: Therapy Suggestion

Newlywed Nightmare: Hubby’s Spending Habits Cause Restaurant Ruckus! ️
Well, well, well! It seems our newlywed couple’s money troubles have reached a boiling point! After hubby’s shopping sprees and refusal to communicate about his spending, the couple decided to go with separate finances. But when date night rolled around, things got SPICY! ️ Hubby ordered a feast fit for a king, only to realize he’d blown all his cash! Wifey stood her ground and refused to foot the bill, leaving hubby high and dry. But wait, there’s more! Hubby’s buddy swooped in to save the day, leaving hubby feeling betrayed by his wife’s “selfish” actions. Now, the couple’s arguing non-stop, and therapy seems to be the only hope for their rocky marriage. But the real question is, who’s gonna pay for that? The internet has some thoughts on this one, and they’re not holding back! ️
Financial communication is key in a successful marriage ❤️

Married couple argues over meal, wife leaves husband stranded. ESH.

NTA. Couples should discuss finances before marriage. Joint account suggestion.

Spending habits of a child? ESH for not having backup plan

Don’t let him spend your money, NTA.
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Marriage advice: Discuss finances before tying the knot. ESH.

You’re NTA for not paying for his meal. Leave him ASAP.

Who should pay for a meal? NTA suggests initiator pays
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A concerned comment about the husband’s behavior in the marriage.

Marriage is joint, husband’s poor money management is a red flag

Protect yourself and leave him. Financial abuse is not acceptable.

Husband expects wife to pay for his food, gets mad. NTA.

Red flag alert! Protect yourself financially before it’s too late!

Marriage without financial talk leads to entitled husband. ESH.

Separate finances cause tension in marriage. NTA needs communication.

Money management issues lead to restaurant drama in rocky marriage.

Unapologetic NTA shuts down husband’s tantrum over unpaid meal

Marriage in shambles after 4 months? Counseling needed ASAP!

Warning against potential domestic violence in police couples
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NTA but marital finances should have been sorted pre-marriage

Dating a cop can lead to misery and no accountability.

Protect your credit rating and get out of there! NTA

Protect yourself from financial abuse. NTA, talk to lawyer

ESH. Both should communicate better and move on. ♂️

Harsh advice to divorce over financial incompatibility
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Spending on lavish meals while sacrificing family’s future? NTA for not paying.

Finances causing marital issues? ESH needs to get on same page

Husband’s poor money management skills lead to awkward dinner situation. NTA.
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Tough love? A comment on a spouse’s spending habits

Dating a police officer was a nightmare NTA, good luck!

User sympathizes with OP’s financial situation and suggests couples counseling ❤️

Husband’s selfish spending habits put wife in debt. NTA.

Married to a child who wants you to pay his way ♀️

Opposing views on finances in marriage leads to tension. NTA.

Escape this spendthrift or sink? NTA’s verdict.

NTA stands her ground and husband’s friend pays. Epic win!

Harsh but necessary advice for a spouse in denial.

Harsh advice given to a struggling spouse.
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Spending on games and chocolate but can’t pay for dinner?

OP’s husband can’t budget and acts like a brat. NTA.

Financial abuse is still abuse. He needs to respect boundaries.

Marital financial woes? Get help before it’s too late!

Who pays for dinner when one partner suggests eating out?

Suggests discussing finances before marriage to avoid uncomfortable situations. ESH.

ESH. Communication is key to resolving financial issues.

Financial communication is key for a healthy relationship.
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NTA for not wanting to pay for husband’s financial irresponsibility

Separate finances ASAP! NTA

NTA but counseling & financial education can prevent future issues

Marriage on the rocks after 4 months

Taking control of finances, leaving careless spouse at dinner

NTA, leave him. His poor spending habits will only get worse

Partner’s financial abuse is a red flag. Get out!

Financially incompatible partners: to compromise or not to compromise?

Husband’s spending habits prompt marriage counseling and financial caution.

Red flags galore! NTA calls out dangerous impulsivity

Ex-husband’s spending caused financial ruin in 50-50 DINK relationship

Statistically speaking, this commenter has no advice but sass

NTA. He sounds like a toddler having a tantrum

Married couple’s conflicts escalate towards a petty ESH situation.

Husband’s spending habits may affect community property. NTA but budget together.

Separate finances can work, but communication is key.

Financial and marital issues at 11 and 12? ESH ♂️

Set a budget and agree on spending money. NTA
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Marriage in trouble. NTA, but husband needs to mature.
