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I have to ask my wife for every penny I spend, even though my salary is 10 times higher than hers

I have to ask my wife for every penny I spend, even though my salary is 10 times higher than hers

I give my entire salary to my wife every month, and then have to ask her for an allowance each week, but she always questions what I spend money on.
My mother-in-law is driving me crazy

My mother-in-law is driving me crazy

I have assets worth nearly $400K, but I never feel at ease

I have assets worth nearly $400K, but I never feel at ease

Is it unfilial of me not to give money to my mother anymore?

Is it unfilial of me not to give money to my mother anymore?

I’ve decided not to give money to my mother anymore, as it always ends up in the hands of my brother and his wife, who contribute nothing to support her.
April 14, 2025 | 07:22 pm PT
My wife wants to kick my mother out of the house over a cracked cup

My wife wants to kick my mother out of the house over a cracked cup

My wife, believing that money is more important than relationships, insulted my mother during an argument over a cracked cup, even telling her to go back to her hometown.
April 10, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
I just want my husband to give me $388 a month for living expenses

I just want my husband to give me $388 a month for living expenses

I wish my husband would give me VND 10 million ($388) monthly for our family and emergencies, but I’m unsure how to bring it up without upsetting him.
April 4, 2025 | 07:01 pm PT
My 80-year-old parents still interfere with my love life

My 80-year-old parents still interfere with my love life

At 80, my parents still feel the need to intervene in my personal life, particularly when it comes to my relationships.
March 31, 2025 | 09:06 pm PT
I am hesitant to get married because my future mother-in-law has been married 3 times

I am hesitant to get married because my future mother-in-law has been married 3 times

My boyfriend hopes to get married this year, but I still have many concerns about his family background, especially since his mother has been married three times.
March 24, 2025 | 03:30 pm PT
I feel unsatisfied with my boyfriend earning just over $1,000 a month

I feel unsatisfied with my boyfriend earning just over $1,000 a month

My 30-year-old boyfriend is a civil engineer earning VND28 million (US$1,093) a month, and I can’t help feeling unsatisfied and worried about our future together.
March 23, 2025 | 02:45 pm PT
My parents pressure my wife and me to repay loan to cover my younger brother’s gambling debts

My parents pressure my wife and me to repay loan to cover my younger brother’s gambling debts

My younger brother racks up gambling debts every few months, and now my parents are pressuring my wife and me to repay a loan we took from them so they can bail him out.
March 17, 2025 | 02:20 pm PT
Out of 10 women I meet, nine ask how much I earn

Out of 10 women I meet, nine ask how much I earn

I have noticed that nearly every 10 women I meet ask about my income, my job, and my title in the company.
March 10, 2025 | 07:25 pm PT
My in-laws suggested I puncture my husband’s bike tires to keep him from going out

My in-laws suggested I puncture my husband’s bike tires to keep him from going out

My husband’s parents suggested I puncture his bike tires after I told them how he went out with another woman, dressed in workout clothes, while I was left to take care of the kids.
March 6, 2025 | 08:54 pm PT
My husband forbids me from asking about his expenses

My husband forbids me from asking about his expenses

I was scolded by my husband after I accidentally discovered that he has significant expenses that I have no idea about.
March 5, 2025 | 05:41 pm PT
My ex-girlfriend borrows $39K from the bank to help me buy a house

My ex-girlfriend borrows $39K from the bank to help me buy a house

Despite our breakup, my ex-girlfriend secured a VND1 billion (US$39,139) bank loan to help me purchase a house, explaining that supporting friends is simply part of her nature.
March 3, 2025 | 07:19 pm PT
Should I remarry a divorcee 15 years my senior?

Should I remarry a divorcee 15 years my senior?

A man 15 years older than me living near my family’s home has the support of both our families, who hope we will be together.
February 27, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
My parents have grown distant now that they’re well-financed by us 5 siblings

My parents have grown distant now that they’re well-financed by us 5 siblings

The amount of money my parents receive each month from their five children, including me, is more than what I earn working away from home.
February 20, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT
Should we consider a second child while $125K in debt?

Should we consider a second child while $125K in debt?

I long to expand our family with another child, yet I’m conflicted due to our debt of VND3.2 billion ($125,392) to the bank, my in-laws, and other relatives.
February 19, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
My parents pressure me to break up with my boyfriend due to our differing family backgrounds

My parents pressure me to break up with my boyfriend due to our differing family backgrounds

My mother vehemently opposed our union, and although my father initially suggested marriage, he later threatened to divorce if I pursued marrying my boyfriend.
February 18, 2025 | 03:49 pm PT
I feel embarrassed because my wife left a high-paying job to sell food

I feel embarrassed because my wife left a high-paying job to sell food

Our family life was stable until my wife decided to leave her job to sell breakfast to our apartment complex’s residents.
February 10, 2025 | 07:05 pm PT
My in-laws have shown little care for me since my husband’s death

My in-laws have shown little care for me since my husband’s death

I receive no support from my in-laws, who instead criticize and pressure me following my husband’s untimely death.
February 3, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
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