His wife spent what she saw as “fun money” on frivolous purchases, so he doesn’t want to pay her college tuition » TwistedSifter

Some people are bad with money.

And other people are completely irresponsible with the money that comes their way.

When this woman spent a lot of money on things she didn’t need, her husband decided not to pay her tuition.

Read the details and choose a side!

My wife enrolled in an online college course and did not pay her tuition fees.

She’s a stay-at-home mom who drives Uber a few nights a week to make extra money.

Before we had kids, she worked part-time and we split the bills 50/50.

I told her that I would pay for food and accommodation once the children came.

Her husband starts to feel the pinch.

In the years since, I have asked them to help with the costs because we are house poor and money is getting tighter.

She spends most of her income on clothes and accessories and calls it her fun money.

I asked her to save some money to pay the tuition, which is less than $1,000.

In the last week she spent $400 on her credit card for clothes and wants me to pay her tuition.

And things get icy when he holds her accountable.

I create budgets every now and then, but she never uses the tools and apps we have for it.

I told her to drop out this semester and save up for the next round of classes.

She was excited to be back in class and started crying.

So I said she could make a list of things she would be willing to sacrifice for college tuition, like her brand new iPhone or her new handbags.

Then I told her that she could pay the tuition fees from her own funds if she sold them and bought used items as replacements.

She then left the room and hasn’t spoken to me since.

AITA?

Here’s what people are saying.

I don’t understand it. Opposites attract?

Exactly. And she is far too materialistic.

It’s pretty immature. I feel like she’s trying to prove her point by spending money.

Definitely. Remember their dignity.

Simply. Why don’t people budget?!

Shop until your husband drops.

Or don’t do it and pay your own tuition fees.

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