She is your wife for god sake. Talk to her? You've tied the knot with her, everything need to give and take now. It's not just about you. Noticed how in your reply you keep saying MY retirement plan? Shouldn't you be saving up for her and your children as well?

Try explain it nicely to her. If she couldn't see eye to eye with you, you got another issue on your hands my brother....

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Jan 21 2025, 07:59 PM

Also TS, how old are your kids? Newborn? Already studying?

Just fyi education fees also not cheap nowadays if you opt for private school, private college / uni

Maybe tell your wife the savings is for the children's future as well, maybe she could understand better that way. Do not say it is for YOUR retirement....

You both need to reach a middle ground / compromise

You cannot expect to maximise savings suddenly and take away her enjoyment she expected from you

Likewise she should support you as well assuming the justification you provided are valid

Reading TS situation I think he got another serious issue to worry about other than his savings

How long have you been dating with her before ended up marrying and having a child lol

I still dont think its all on her though. TS just need to negotiate better and find a middle ground

Also TS didnt mention how old is he? Maybe is time for a new job? Tbh 8k just doesn't cut it as a sole breadwinner for a family especially if you live in KV


This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Jan 21 2025, 10:49 PM