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Husband Refuses To Buy Wife A Plane Ticket For Family Vacation: “This Is Her Own Fault”
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Husband Refuses To Buy Wife A Plane Ticket For Family Vacation: “This Is Her Own Fault”

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For many people, marrying the love of their life is a big turning point, but it’s just the beginning of their journey together. To build a lasting marriage, couples need to have open conversations and truly understand each other’s financial, personal, and life goals. Because not doing so might lead to misunderstandings and tension in their relationship. 

A man, for instance, sought advice online after he refused to pay for his wife’s vacation as she had been financially irresponsible. The author shared that his family was planning a trip to Europe, but his wife couldn’t afford the plane tickets because she was focused on paying off her credit card debt. Keep reading to learn the entire story and why the author refused to chip in for his wife. And don’t forget to check out our interview with a chartered accountant with expertise in financial planning and tax advisory.

Many couples choose to combine their finances, but this can sometimes lead to disagreements about how the money is managed

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A man shared how he decided to separate his finances from his wife after she accumulated significant debt

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Couples with combined finances must prioritize shared decision-making to manage their money effectively

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A couple shares so many aspects of their lives, from their dreams and daily routines to their homes and responsibilities. However, one of the most significant things spouses can share is their finances. How a couple manages money together can deeply impact their relationship. In order to gain deeper insights into how couples should manage their combined finances, Bored Panda spoke with CA Khushboo Dugar, a seasoned professional from India.

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Khushboo believes if partners work together, they can accomplish great things in life. “When couples pool their resources together for common goals, they are able to find better investment opportunities. Let’s say a particular option was out of reach for an individual, but with a joint financial approach, they might be able to diversify and improve their portfolio.” 

Speaking about the benefits of having savings together, she adds, “When you have a combined income, you can better manage unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or job loss. The good part about this is that it doesn’t put strain on one partner alone. Sharing financial responsibilities fosters a sense of security and trust.” 

A recently published study points out, “In close relationships, people often provide support to their partners to help them thrive and pursue life’s opportunities. This is especially true in romantic relationships, characterized by high interdependence, where individuals interact frequently and have considerable impact on each other’s behavior across a wide range of domains.” 

Imagine a person is skilled in budgeting, and they help their partner improve their financial habits by creating a joint savings plan. By doing things together, the couple might be able to save for a down payment on a car faster than they expected.

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However, things are not always smooth sailing. Highlighting the downsides of having a joint account, Khushboo mentions, “There are individuals who can’t stick to a strict budget. If you and your partner are not on the same page about your finances, it could lead to misunderstandings. Let’s say if one partner earns more than the other, there might be an ego clash.” 

Partners should contribute to shared expenses in proportion to their income

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Khushboo firmly believes that having a plan is important when you combine your incomes. “Financial responsibilities in a partnership can be managed by dividing them according to each partner’s efforts and time involvement. Each person can contribute fairly based on their salary and personal circumstances. For example, one partner might handle a larger share of the household expenses if they have a higher income, while the other might contribute proportionally to their means.” 

It’s equally important for couples to set aside savings for their personal goals. It could be for a luxurious spa day, to buy your favorite game station, or to pursue any other personal interests. 

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“To achieve a balance, couples can agree on a fixed percentage of their combined income to cover shared expenses such as bills, rent, or joint savings goals. The remaining funds can then be allocated for personal use, allowing each partner to enjoy their individual pursuits without compromising their financial responsibilities.”

Every couple should discuss and do what works best for them. In this particular instance, people online felt the husband was being too harsh on his wife. What do you think? Do you have a joint account with your spouse? How do you manage things?

Many people online felt the husband was being unfair for not covering his wife’s share of the trip

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On the other hand, others believed the wife was accountable for her actions, and the author wasn’t obligated to fund her vacation

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Do you think the husband is justified in not buying his wife a plane ticket?
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SheamusFanFrom1987
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On this rare occasion, I'm siding with the YTAs but still a bit partial towards ESH. Yup, the missus should have been more careful with her money but at least she's trying to fix things. OP is just being a stubborn sh*tstain fuggnut by punishing her despite her efforts. I wonder if he intends to lord this over her the whole marriage, in which I hope she seriously reconsiders the whole thing -_-" Can't believe I have to say this, but sheeesh OP...!!!

Earonn -
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What stops him from giving her a loan for the ticket? The hell, what stops him from giving her a loan for her credit card debt so that at least she doesn't have to pay interest? Oh, yes, being a f*****g arsehole is what keeps him from doing that.

Weasel Wise
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is she married to her husband or to a banking establishment? I thought for sure she was married to a human husband.

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arthbach
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor woman. She is trying her best to dig herself out of debt, and she is actively working on it. This is surely the time for her husband to say "I've been really impressed with how hard you have been working. I'll buy the ticket for you."

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a mess of her own making, which she refused help with until faced with divorce. The agreement is she just has to clear debt and buy groceries, no rent, no utilities, no car payments etc.she agreed to take on all the debt. if you are in massive debt, you don't get luxury vacations. Although for $1000, they must be in Australia or New Zealand, or AK/HI because it doesn't have to cost that much to fly to Europe. And if she was in AK/HI, she'd have miles from her credit cards. This woman just wants her husband to rethink their agreement.

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Orysha
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Op is an abusive son o f a biatch. His wife seems to be really trying to improve herself. I hope she files for divorce when h'e's away on his vacation.

RAM31280
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can be correct and still be YTA. Even if you keep your expenses separate, you can still help your wife fly for a family vacation.

Amelia Jade
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a marriage. This man had no love for this woman. Threatening divorce is a s****y way to fix things. You don't use divorce as a weapon if you really love someone. And why does he even want to go on vacation without his wife? There is no way I'd go on a big vacation and leave my husband behind. It wouldn't be fun without him. These people might as well get divorced. There is no love here.

Jackie Lulu
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's trying. The perfection he desires doesn't come overnight. He's being unreasonable. If she doesn't make that much money, how is she supposed to buy the groceries, pay off her debts and save money at the same time? He is a big jerk and they should probably get some counseling.

Sally Horrocks
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He lost me when he said he'd given his wife the choice between divorce or separating their finances. I can understand him wanting separate finances but threatening divorce, really?

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a couple who divorced because he had $50k in gambling debts and the mob was looking for his kneecaps. In the divorce, it came out that she was $50k in credit card debt. She told me it was mostly shoes. That was 20 years ago and I still don't what to think about either one.

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Bookworm
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like he's angry she's actually working hard to fix her debt and he can't lord her debt over her anymore. So now he's lording this trip over her. Telling her to save for a vacation when she is still working on her debt seems like sabotage IMO. I hope she pays off her debt, saves up, and leaves him when she's financially stable if he doesn't apologize and change his behavior.

Tonyah Mcanelly
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

think he should help her get a plane ticket but if she wants fun money she should provide that herself. she is trying after all

Mad McQueen
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah she needs to pay off her dept. and they need to keep $ sep. ok. Well she could have gotten a better paying job knowing the trip was coming. And even op could have said get at least half the plane money an cover the rest. But then she wouldn't prob bring fun money too. Her debt. Let her stay home an pay it off. Also get a divorce. Because it's gonna happen again.

BookFanatic
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I probably would have asked how much she could afford towards her ticket and then picked up the rest. Or offer to go half-and-half.

Captain Grump
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think some people should just strive for a long term boy/girlfriend in life, because I don't think they understand what marriage is all about. Heck, why share the grocery bill? He could just eat steak in front of her every night, while she eats boxed macaroni and cheese. Maybe she should live in a closet or the basement and not enjoy the full house. FFS, some guardrails to prevent her overspending are reasonable - if agreed to - but marriage is still a partnership, not a lord-serf relationship.

WarriorWillow
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree and disagree at the same time. His approach is a bit HARS, and you do not need to be equal, especially if he mentioned he earns more, it is not a gender issue, you cannot expect her to pay 50 % of their expenses BUT... when you need to draw a line right? When she will learn to be responsible? I assume that credit card debt is not coming from spending money on vital things...you need to learn this lesson, but in a supportive way.

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was their agreement, then it's fine. She chose financial conditions over divorce. It sounds like she wanted him to make exceptions because it's a family thing he wouldn't want to miss and she would have leverage, but I doubt it's the first time she's tried to get the rules to bend. She doesn't have any utilities or rent to pay. If she has a staycation, that's hardly a huge sacrifice. She could also go somewhere else where she wants to go, or visit friends. Vacationing apart is normal and healthy, especially when they are obviously not in a great place in the relationship.

Pamacious
Community Member
2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$1,000 on a higher income is a lot less than it is to someone who earns barely more than grocery money, debt notwithstanding. He's being awful and I question whether he would be happy she was going if she could afford it. It's all wrong-footed.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
Community Member
6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of those times if she cheated on him while he was gone, he'd actually deserve it. What a sh*t person.. but his comment about how much money she makes, made that clear early on.

P.L. Packer
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While he is in Europe with his family, I would be at an attorney's office discussing what my half of the settlement will be. He sounds like he is enjoying parenting his wife. He isn't giving her any credit for the effort she is making. He's the A*S.

LonelyLittleLeafSheep
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This "separate finance" b******t in a marriage is mind-boggling to me. Yes, she has debts and needs to be more responsible, but did you not discuss this BEFORE you got married? Marriage is supposed to be a partnership and a team, and sometimes one partner has to lean on the other, whether it's financial or medical or emotional. Everyone has shortcomings, but for the husband to lord his financial security over his wife and refuse to bring her on a "family" vacation makes him a total a*****e and I hope she dumps him and petitions for 50% of all the assets.

Nils Skirnir
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should use the vacay time to get an attorney and divorce him. Sue for community property and support. He’s an AH.

TheBlueBitterfly
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait.. he found out she had loads of credit card debt AFTER he married her?? Sorry he lost me at that one.

C.O. Shea
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He sounds like a MAGAt. Vote for sanity. Vote for Kamala Harris.

CD King
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t get all the YTA. People have to learn there are consequences and sure she is trying but if he gives in it only shows her there are ways around having deal with your responsibilities. There will be another family vacation when she pays off her debt and she can buy her own plane ticket.

painttheyellowsubgreen
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a Family vacation. Either OP and his wife are a family or they are merely roommates. He knows damn well she doesn't have the money. His "it's four months away she can save" is bullsh*t, because a last minute ticket will cost way more than $1000 at that point. He pays all bills except the groceries. Those are family bills. He should either buy both tickets and tell her that she has those four months to save for her play money or neither should go. If she's just a roommate, get a divorce. But he can't have it both ways.

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SheamusFanFrom1987
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On this rare occasion, I'm siding with the YTAs but still a bit partial towards ESH. Yup, the missus should have been more careful with her money but at least she's trying to fix things. OP is just being a stubborn sh*tstain fuggnut by punishing her despite her efforts. I wonder if he intends to lord this over her the whole marriage, in which I hope she seriously reconsiders the whole thing -_-" Can't believe I have to say this, but sheeesh OP...!!!

Earonn -
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What stops him from giving her a loan for the ticket? The hell, what stops him from giving her a loan for her credit card debt so that at least she doesn't have to pay interest? Oh, yes, being a f*****g arsehole is what keeps him from doing that.

Weasel Wise
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is she married to her husband or to a banking establishment? I thought for sure she was married to a human husband.

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arthbach
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor woman. She is trying her best to dig herself out of debt, and she is actively working on it. This is surely the time for her husband to say "I've been really impressed with how hard you have been working. I'll buy the ticket for you."

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a mess of her own making, which she refused help with until faced with divorce. The agreement is she just has to clear debt and buy groceries, no rent, no utilities, no car payments etc.she agreed to take on all the debt. if you are in massive debt, you don't get luxury vacations. Although for $1000, they must be in Australia or New Zealand, or AK/HI because it doesn't have to cost that much to fly to Europe. And if she was in AK/HI, she'd have miles from her credit cards. This woman just wants her husband to rethink their agreement.

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Orysha
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Op is an abusive son o f a biatch. His wife seems to be really trying to improve herself. I hope she files for divorce when h'e's away on his vacation.

RAM31280
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can be correct and still be YTA. Even if you keep your expenses separate, you can still help your wife fly for a family vacation.

Amelia Jade
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a marriage. This man had no love for this woman. Threatening divorce is a s****y way to fix things. You don't use divorce as a weapon if you really love someone. And why does he even want to go on vacation without his wife? There is no way I'd go on a big vacation and leave my husband behind. It wouldn't be fun without him. These people might as well get divorced. There is no love here.

Jackie Lulu
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's trying. The perfection he desires doesn't come overnight. He's being unreasonable. If she doesn't make that much money, how is she supposed to buy the groceries, pay off her debts and save money at the same time? He is a big jerk and they should probably get some counseling.

Sally Horrocks
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He lost me when he said he'd given his wife the choice between divorce or separating their finances. I can understand him wanting separate finances but threatening divorce, really?

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a couple who divorced because he had $50k in gambling debts and the mob was looking for his kneecaps. In the divorce, it came out that she was $50k in credit card debt. She told me it was mostly shoes. That was 20 years ago and I still don't what to think about either one.

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Bookworm
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like he's angry she's actually working hard to fix her debt and he can't lord her debt over her anymore. So now he's lording this trip over her. Telling her to save for a vacation when she is still working on her debt seems like sabotage IMO. I hope she pays off her debt, saves up, and leaves him when she's financially stable if he doesn't apologize and change his behavior.

Tonyah Mcanelly
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

think he should help her get a plane ticket but if she wants fun money she should provide that herself. she is trying after all

Mad McQueen
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah she needs to pay off her dept. and they need to keep $ sep. ok. Well she could have gotten a better paying job knowing the trip was coming. And even op could have said get at least half the plane money an cover the rest. But then she wouldn't prob bring fun money too. Her debt. Let her stay home an pay it off. Also get a divorce. Because it's gonna happen again.

BookFanatic
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I probably would have asked how much she could afford towards her ticket and then picked up the rest. Or offer to go half-and-half.

Captain Grump
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think some people should just strive for a long term boy/girlfriend in life, because I don't think they understand what marriage is all about. Heck, why share the grocery bill? He could just eat steak in front of her every night, while she eats boxed macaroni and cheese. Maybe she should live in a closet or the basement and not enjoy the full house. FFS, some guardrails to prevent her overspending are reasonable - if agreed to - but marriage is still a partnership, not a lord-serf relationship.

WarriorWillow
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree and disagree at the same time. His approach is a bit HARS, and you do not need to be equal, especially if he mentioned he earns more, it is not a gender issue, you cannot expect her to pay 50 % of their expenses BUT... when you need to draw a line right? When she will learn to be responsible? I assume that credit card debt is not coming from spending money on vital things...you need to learn this lesson, but in a supportive way.

FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was their agreement, then it's fine. She chose financial conditions over divorce. It sounds like she wanted him to make exceptions because it's a family thing he wouldn't want to miss and she would have leverage, but I doubt it's the first time she's tried to get the rules to bend. She doesn't have any utilities or rent to pay. If she has a staycation, that's hardly a huge sacrifice. She could also go somewhere else where she wants to go, or visit friends. Vacationing apart is normal and healthy, especially when they are obviously not in a great place in the relationship.

Pamacious
Community Member
2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$1,000 on a higher income is a lot less than it is to someone who earns barely more than grocery money, debt notwithstanding. He's being awful and I question whether he would be happy she was going if she could afford it. It's all wrong-footed.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
Community Member
6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of those times if she cheated on him while he was gone, he'd actually deserve it. What a sh*t person.. but his comment about how much money she makes, made that clear early on.

P.L. Packer
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While he is in Europe with his family, I would be at an attorney's office discussing what my half of the settlement will be. He sounds like he is enjoying parenting his wife. He isn't giving her any credit for the effort she is making. He's the A*S.

LonelyLittleLeafSheep
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This "separate finance" b******t in a marriage is mind-boggling to me. Yes, she has debts and needs to be more responsible, but did you not discuss this BEFORE you got married? Marriage is supposed to be a partnership and a team, and sometimes one partner has to lean on the other, whether it's financial or medical or emotional. Everyone has shortcomings, but for the husband to lord his financial security over his wife and refuse to bring her on a "family" vacation makes him a total a*****e and I hope she dumps him and petitions for 50% of all the assets.

Nils Skirnir
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should use the vacay time to get an attorney and divorce him. Sue for community property and support. He’s an AH.

TheBlueBitterfly
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait.. he found out she had loads of credit card debt AFTER he married her?? Sorry he lost me at that one.

C.O. Shea
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He sounds like a MAGAt. Vote for sanity. Vote for Kamala Harris.

CD King
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t get all the YTA. People have to learn there are consequences and sure she is trying but if he gives in it only shows her there are ways around having deal with your responsibilities. There will be another family vacation when she pays off her debt and she can buy her own plane ticket.

painttheyellowsubgreen
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a Family vacation. Either OP and his wife are a family or they are merely roommates. He knows damn well she doesn't have the money. His "it's four months away she can save" is bullsh*t, because a last minute ticket will cost way more than $1000 at that point. He pays all bills except the groceries. Those are family bills. He should either buy both tickets and tell her that she has those four months to save for her play money or neither should go. If she's just a roommate, get a divorce. But he can't have it both ways.

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