Money can often cause problems in relationships, especially when one partner has a lot more than the other.
This happened to Darren soon after he got married. As a young man with much less money than his wife’s family, he found himself in an awkward and embarrassing situation that led to a big emotional reaction. Darren contacted us for advice.
When my husband’s ex told me I wasn’t invited to the twins’ birthday party because “You don’t have kids,” the sting hit harder than I expected. What…
Melanie always stayed polite, but distant treating me like a footnote in the boys’ story. I never tried to replace her or force the kids to call…
“The two men who saved your life are waiting outside,” the nurse said. I was too sick and exhausted to process much—dehydration, the flu, and burnout had…
When I collapsed one Monday, they noticed. They acted quickly, got help, and saved my life. The next week, I stood outside with the twins to thank…
My mom never liked my wife. When I told her I was getting married, she had tears in her eyes. Not the happy tears you expect, but…
But when I looked closer, I froze. The papers were all from my wife’s past — personal loans, credit cards, college tuition debts. They totaled nearly $48,000….