But he still found room to be jealous of those around us who had even more. Seriously? We had so much more than most of the world but he still felt entitled to more.
I'm down today. We were living paycheck to paycheck and yes it was stressful. He wanted to get a 2nd job and start a side business but I discouraged this because he already worked long hours. I got a job but he'd already met someone else. He now has a 2nd job and got a promotion.
When we met he had substantial debt which implies dissatisfaction but I thought it just meant bad with money. After we married he accused me of hoarding money. Translation I cut up the credit cards and lowered his lifestyle.
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The trick to life is to be content with what you have, not always comparing yourself to others. He never could master that. I bet where you live is a palace compared to where 90% of the worlds population lives.
I juggled money to get him what he wanted and he resented the stress it caused. Had I kept my career would he have stayed?
Yes I live in a palace compared to so many people. It bothers me that for $100 more a month I could have gotten a much nicer house. In hindsight it's probably best I didn't spend anymore money than I had to.
