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November 21st, 2017 at 02:38 am

Our second budget meeting went okay.

Initially the fiancé seemed annoyed but as we starting talking he came around. I explain to him that I did not want to get married unless 80% of my debt was paid and 80% of his was paid. He agreed.

He struggled with my zero balance budget. I explain to him that he did not have to work his budget the way that I do but just wanted to show him what a budget was. He thought that we would be combining income and debt. I told him it wasn't recommended since we weren't married. We reviewed the irregular income budget sheet that Dave provided and he likes that.

I decided to create a budget folder him, that way he can see his progress. I felt bad because he wants to this this "together" thing but it's best that we both get things under control before we combine anything. He's not computer savvy at all, so each week we will work on his budget, and I'll create the spreadsheets. His biggest problem is his mother not paying him, he really needs to nip this in the bud.

Today was a no spend day. The boss took us out to lunch. Only problem was the sandwich I had I think went bad. 🤦🏾‍♀️ It's turkey, with honey mustard no cheese and was on the ice pack. It still looks good but I don't know.

The interview didn't go to well. I wasn't too excited about it anyway and really didn't want to go. I have another one lined up next Wednesday.

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6 Responses to “Budget Meeting ”

  1. DW Says:
    November 21st, 2017 at 10:17 am 1511259437
    1511259437

    Great job on standing your ground with the budget meeting. It’s important that each of you pay your portion of your own debt with your own income. Fiancé likes the “our debt” because he sees you as helping him pay his debt. Let time be your decision. If he took the meeting seriously, he will get his financial act together. If not, you have your answer on whether you want to marry this man. If he can’t stand up to his mother about his pay, do you really want to spend he rest of your life with this man?

  2. PatientSaver Says:
    November 21st, 2017 at 11:51 am 1511265083
    1511265083

    Good job talking to the fiance! In this case, "our budget" would mean the 3 of you: your fiance, you and his mother. Keep that in mind before walking down the aisle! Great job!

  3. Amber Says:
    November 21st, 2017 at 12:05 pm 1511265951
    1511265951

    Thanks everyone, I'll admit I was nervous. This morning he shared, that he was really nervous about our discussion and that this was the first time he has ever done anything like this. His debt is back child support, no credit cards. He had his kids at a very young age(teens). Though I know he pays monthly since we have been together, it was a time that he said he never had, obviously.
    So he's a visual person/the free spirit and I'm a techy/nerd. I'll creat his and hers budget binders this week.

  4. TurtleLover Says:
    November 21st, 2017 at 01:38 pm 1511271523
    1511271523

    I enjoy reading your progress. :-) I pray the fiance gets on board with you.

  5. CB in the City Says:
    November 21st, 2017 at 03:58 pm 1511279882
    1511279882

    I really hope this works out. A word of warning: I created a budget and tracking sheet for my sister once, supposedly with her enthusiastic support. While she was on my "budget" she bought a couch which she never reported. Some people just won't do it.

  6. rob62521 Says:
    November 24th, 2017 at 12:22 am 1511482947
    1511482947

    Glad the meeting went well. Maybe seeing you live it, will entice him to follow suit.

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