Ways My Wife Has Made Me Financially Happy
July 15, 2009 – 2:52 pm
I have a wonderful wife, and today I’d like to list a few of things she has done from a financial perspective that has made me happy. There’s nothing better than having a supportive spouse, regardless of the topic at hand. Here are a few reasons, from a financial perspective specifically, why my wife had made me happy recently:
- Last week she said “I don’t need any more money”. I almost fell out of chair (although she didn’t notice). This was a statement of contentment, which makes me happy because I know we are blessed and that we are both content where we are. We continue to work to improve the financial component of our lives, but at this point we don’t “need” anything else. Although I agree with her, my mind probably would have never come up with that thought on it’s own, because I’ve always believed that “more is better”.
- At one point my wife offered to sell her engagement ring so that we could save more. I would never let her do that unless there were no other options, but this showed me how much my happiness means to her.
- Right around the time we were engaged my wife got a little over her head with credit card payments, and she trusted me enough to let me help her. As a man I want to be able to lead our household and help provide for my wife, and I was grateful that she respected me enough to listen to my advice and let me help her out. Although I don’t recommend that unmarried people mingle finances, our situation was a bit different and posed minimal risk. My wife (fiance at the time) also agreed to pay me back in the unlikely event that we didn’t get married. Like I’d let a woman like this get away!
She also wanted to get a second job to pay off her debts before I offered to help, which shows that this woman is wiling to work and do what she must! - My wife is a strong Christian, and she helps me be strong when I want to do things I shouldn’t. This is true in the area of giving as well as telling the truth and focusing on what is truly important.
- My wife is eager to learn, she’s interested in our finances and budget, and she voices her opinions. She doesn’t want to manage the budget on a monthly basis, but she wants to be involved just like I want her to be involved. I also trust her discernment above all others in all areas including this one.
- She’s willing and able to focus on what’s important and leave the rest alone. For our wedding we decided on a few things that were most important to us, and decided to spend a minimal amount on the rest. [These things included her ring, dress, bouquet which was crystal, and getting digital photographs]. Likewise with twins on the way we’re going to have to make similar choices. New car seats and cribs may make the list, but all new toys and pack-n-plays, etc probably will not.
Image Credit: Joe Shlabotnik
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One Response to “Ways My Wife Has Made Me Financially Happy”
Congratulations on the twins.
You are right. There are many things that you will absolutely need and many things that you will not. With twins, a good stroller is a must, as is a good diaper bag.
Take chocolate to the hospital for your wife’s nurses. They’ll love you for it.
By Mom on Jul 19, 2009