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I'll bet she really misses you when you're away and the spending helps take her mind off it.
LilacPixie's idea sounds really good - harsh, but good. One of those fixed budget cards could be the answer. She can have enough money for her needs and a reasonable amount of wants AND NO MORE! Is this workable being as she has the kiddie and a part time job?Up Jacob's Creek without a paddle!0 -
Lazy, You're up Jacob's Creek and I'm skipping around on Blossom Hill!
...Linda xxIt's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.0 -
I agree with what's been said about making her take responsibilty for her debts. I think sometimes people have to be given responsibilty before can become responsible, if you see what I mean.
Do you think you may have slipped into a sort of parent and child relationship? It's easily done - I know - I've been there and got the T shirt. Keep telling yourself she's an intelligent adult!'Yaze whit yeh hive an ye'll niver wahnt'
(From Mae Stewart's book 'Dae Yeh Mind Thon Time?')0 -
I woke up on an Oxford Landing just recently.....!
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Seriously though, auntymabel, I am trying to make her responsible for her own finances even if I take care of most of it anyway.
When she was going through her divorce, she wouldn't even open letters from her own solicitor! Her ex is the only bloke I know who came out better off than the wife.
Now that's gone away she's the same with the bank letters - "But I know what's in them!"
I even suggested she get a credit report and she said why should she pay 2 quid just to find out what a t**t she is!!!!?0
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