He’s currently engaged, and he and his fiancée are planning to get married later this year.
However, they recently bought a house, prompting them to opt for a more budget-friendly wedding.
“I manage our finances and frequently need to curb her spending, whether it’s related to wedding expenses or day-to-day purchases,” he said.
Just yesterday, after his fiancée returned from getting her wedding dress altered, she informed him that she had agreed to pay $1,200 for the service, prompting him to feel the need to take action once more.
He was frustrated that no one informed him about the cost upfront and upset that his fiancée chose to take her dress to just one seamstress.
She believed he should have consulted him before making such a significant purchase and felt that a second opinion on the alterations would have been wise. He made sure to express these thoughts to her as well.
He said, ‘It’s not the cost that bothers me. If $1,200 is a fair price, then that’s fine. What frustrates me is that she thinks it’s okay to spend such an amount without consulting the person responsible for managing our finances.’
He considered himself a savvy shopper, always seeking multiple options before committing to a purchase. For example, when they faced a plumbing issue, he obtained quotes from five different plumbers before making his choice.
He’s concerned that his fiancée may not fully appreciate the importance of money and often seeks immediate satisfaction.
After spending $1,200 on gown alterations, he’s now contemplating canceling some other wedding-related purchases to cover the cost.
Interestingly, one of the items they’ve chosen to buy is donuts. It turns out that their wedding venue will be supplying a cake and various other desserts.
“From my perspective, spending $300 on donuts seems like a significant waste, especially with so many other options available,” he explained.
“I’m also considering canceling the photo booth (like $800), as we already have a photographer for the entire reception.”
Since accusing his fiancée of an error, he has noticed that she has been avoiding him. Reports suggest that she confided in a friend about her fears concerning him.
“I have never used physical force or raised my voice towards her,” he said.
Despite the situation, he wonders if his frustration with the dress alterations cost and canceled wedding plans was justified.
Should he have been consulted? Or is he being overly controlling with their finances?
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