This Is Not a Joke. My husband is addicted to money and it is ruining our marriage.
I know it probably sounds strange because it is not a recognized addiction. It has become an obsession and It's as bad an addiction as alchohol, drugs, or anything else. It is destroying my marriage and affecting the entire family. The worse thing is that most people with this addiction are successful, so people admire them and think how lucky the wife is. All my husband thinks of is making more and more money. He doesn't enjoy it, spend it, or even help his family when they are in need. He works day and night, 7 days a week and really doesn't need to. He is never home and doesn't have time to do anything. He doesn't understand why I am unhappy. I didn't get married to sit home alone weekends, holidays, etc. He could have all the money in the world and it wouldn't be enough. He nickles and dimes me and doesn't give me money for groceries, clothes, personal expenses or even buy birthday and Christmas presents for my children. His daughter is out of work and may loose her home, but he doesn't even offer to help her. People think I am so lucky but they have no idea. We have a nice home but he refuses to even fix it up or paint it. He tells me that if I want it fixed up I should pay for it. I know there are support groups for family members of other addictions but where on earth can I get help or advice? I am really getting depressed.
wow that does sound really lonely. Have you tried counseling for yourself?
I think you should start going out by yourself and having a good time. I dont mean doing anything you vowed you wouldnt do, but there's no reason you should be sitting home alone all the time. I know its depressing b/c you thought youd be having fun with your H (believe me ive been there) but you arent going to change him by talking. and you dont want to be miserable either.
do you have separate bank accounts? why cant you get clothes when you want?