I keep seeing posts about talking about money before marriage, and it feels like we’re living through that right now. My partner and I have been fighting about money nonstop.
We’re not in a great place financially. There’s debt, bills, kid stuff, and all these random expenses that never end. I’ve been trying to manage things and save where I can. For stuff like paper goods and cleaning supplies, I got a couple people to help bring the price down on tiktok. It’s not glamorous, but it helps keep us on track.
The issue is, he keeps telling me I’m wasting money and that saving on small things doesn’t matter, while he’s talking about quitting his stable job to chase stock tips and get rich quick. It frustrates me because we’re not in a position to gamble like that. I feel like we just aren’t on the same page about money.
Now, I’m wondering if this is something we can fix or if it’s a bigger issue in our relationship. My kid is still young, and the thought of divorce this early makes me sick. How do I know if this is something we can work through or if it’s a bigger problem?