Quote Originally Posted by maria_and_matt View Post
yes, its me who gets annoyed, sometimes i think that instead of getting that handbag, or buying yet another pair of boots i could have sent that money for my mums meds. i am just so lucky that my husband understands and loves me and my family. for the 10 years that we have been together i have not heard him moan about him helping me and my family.
in one way i'm lucky my misses is not into collecting handbags,shoes etc (thank god ), she would rather send the money to her aunt and cousin, which i can understand, her aunt gave up her job to look after our daughter for many years, and because of her age and physical difficulties she would have problems finding a job, also we help her cousin, who is like a brother to my misses, we have nearly got him thru a nursing degree, why ? , he's got no one to help him, no parents and what family he has don't give a

those who don't 'have' to give are lucky, who who can afford and want to give are lucky, those who think it's their duty to help , for doing what you can

of course you can be abused, but no one is living a life of luxury on what we send , and if it was my aunt and cousin i would do the same, they are grateful for the help we give, and never ask for more, unless it is a real emergency

and respect to your hubby , I've moaned at my misses a few times but i know she is right