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The Tables Are Turned…

by Kerri on June 22nd, 2008

The financial tables, that is. For the entirety of our marriage, and for almost a year before, Bald Man has been in charge of our money. By my choice. I’ve never had much interest in keeping up with our books. It’s not that I haven’t known about our financial situation, I just never cared much for the ins and outs of it.

Bald Man has been asking me for years if I’m ready to take on the budget and money stuff in the home. I’ve been resisting it for ages. Too much responsibility. Takes up too much time. I don’t wanna.

I’ve finally given in. I know it makes more sense for me to run it all, seeing as I’m the one managing the house in general. I know what’s required for groceries and most of the other expenditures.

I think my biggest reservation concerning all of it is that I know I won’t do it the same as Bald Man. I can’t, it’s just not me. And I knew that it would frustrate us both if I tried. So, when I finally decided to take it over, it was with a promise to Bald Man that I would do it, but my own way. He’s not allowed to get frustrated or bothered by the way that I do it, not if he expects me to keep the responsibility. I think we’re both finally there, and ready to move forward.

Wish me luck.

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