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In reply to the discussion: My hubby & I made approx same salary for 17 years [View all]Hippo_Tron
(25,453 posts)23. Financial stress is cause to get upset, but not say "there's the door"
First of all, you've been out of work for less than 2 months and you've applied for plenty of jobs, so you're doing all you can.
I can see how he might get very upset about the situation in general. I'd try maybe talking to him about what he suggests cut back on. Not that there necessarily is anything else you can cut back on, but sometimes it just helps people to talk out the situation and have someone listen to them.
Of course I would do that AFTER he apologizes for saying "there's the door".
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People can say awful things they don't mean, when they are under duress. He loves you.
WinkyDink
Nov 2012
#4
I have no answers to your specific problems but hope that after 18 yrs its not solely about the $$
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#8
We have not had a huge arguement like this for over a decade. We love & appreciate each other.
peacebird
Nov 2012
#27
Yes, it's difficult to determine without knowing the details or the people involved.
Beacool
Nov 2012
#38
During a crisis, sometimes you find out how strong your relationship is. I hope things work out.
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#40
You know the man better than we do. Is this remotely expected from him? He could be under some
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#58