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I have a friend who is married with children. They were trying to think of vacation ideas for spring break. She wanted to go somewhere tropical or at least a beach spot in the states. He said they couldn't afford it right now. Would be understandable except...

  1. He went to the inauguration by himself and was gone for several days.
  2. He went on a trip in February with the boys once again leaving his family behind.
So, he could afford to take two solo trips but can't afford to go on a vacation with his family. She even suggested that they just go for a weekend but he said they don't need to be spending money on frivolous things right now. They're now going to visit family for spring break.

I was annoyed for her because if we're broke then nobody should be going on trips. But, maybe that's just me.

What do you think?

Comments

bklynq said…
That's not fair, we would be having a real vacation.
11:09 PM
Anonymous said…
I think they need to have a long talk, maybe with a third party (pastor, counselor), and discuss priorities in the family. It sounds like someone (him) is being a bit selfish.

Joelle
12:00 PM
TERA said…
Yes, they are overdue for a long talk! I would plan a small, inexpensive trip for the entire family and let him what day it is to plan accordingly.
2:25 PM
Anonymous said…
I am not married, but as a child I would wonder why one parents goes out of town and seems to have a lot of fun, but the family can't do the same thing.

Is it possible the father is thinking: one person out of town = $500 (I'm guessing) 2 adults & 2 kids = a whole lot more.

Don't get me wrong this doesn't make it right, but some people have a strange way of rationalizing things, especially money.

Trinimerican
9:46 AM
Anonymous said…
This is not fair. She needs to pray for guidance and then do what God tells her to do.

Red.
10:07 AM
Anonymous said…
I think they need to sit down and have a serious talk. I remember my parents planning trips with the kids and without the kids. They always made that a priority. I plan to do the same thing when my kids arrive. Now Andy and I plan trips together even if it is a weekend getaway. Plus, I wouldn't take a boys trip without planning time with my family.

jenise
2:11 PM
*Tanyetta* said…
This would NOT have happened in my house from jump.

NO ONE in this house plans any trips without the consent of the other.

In their case, the husband thinks it OK to do what he's doing because his wife isn't saying anything about it.

Me? No way. I couldn't sit back and be quiet about it. No time for venting to my friends in this case. I would be having a sit down right now with the Mister.

LOL
10:21 PM
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