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lamped86 t1_j9v0io1 wrote

Reply to comment by grax23 in LPT: Maintain separate bank accounts when you get married by The_Stein244

I just fail to see why someone would feel guilty about buying something (assuming finances are stable enough to support the purchase).

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kickbut101 t1_j9v6jqj wrote

because the finances probably aren't stable enough but the bad purchasing behavior still continues? thats why the arguments or guilt or guilt-tripping ensues

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lamped86 t1_j9v8gw6 wrote

In that situation, sperate accounts won't fix overspending. All it would do is force one spouse cover for the other spouse's spending habits.

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