htmshsj Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I disagree w/ most people on here. He sounds like a genuinely good guy who's a bit daft in one area (financial) and it's probably motivated by a sense of insecurity--presumably from that fact that you make more money than him and also he's not measuring up to his own family's financial baseline. The downside of coming from a wealthier family is that presumably you have be much much more successful to simply maintain the lifestyle you grew up with. I'd sit him down and have an honest discussion and emphasize the fact that you grew up middle class and really don't care about all the material stuff and love him no matter how much money he makes, etc. But I'd also emphasize that the debt and living beyond your means is concerning. It's definitely and issue that is concerning but I don't think I'd just throw in the towel just yet like everyone here keeps recommending. Link to post Share on other sites
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