Seriously, nothing stirs up tension faster than cold, hard cash.

And lets just say, hiswifewas not thrilled.

But can you blame the guy?

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The list of financial betrayals is longer than your first day back at work after avacation.

First up on the Hall of Fame is the arrangedmarriage.

Not exactly a fairytale romance, right?

Person counting money with a smartphone calculator, amidst financial documents, symbolizing family funding issues.

I guess a leaky roof doesnt beat a dry martini.

And the cherry on this financial disaster sundae?

Yep, no thank-you, no reimbursement.

Text discussing disagreement over funding wife’s mother’s medication needs.

And lets not forget about the emergency fund the OP set up for his in-laws.

But instead of saving it for actual emergencies, they drained it faster than a teenagers phone battery onTikTok.

After all of this, our guy decided he was done.

Text about stopping financial support, related to parents always using daughter for money.

No more footing the bill for his mother-in-laws medication.

Now, hes stuck wondering: is he heartless, or just finally enforcing some much-needed boundaries?

Because, lets be honest, nobody wants to feel like theyre just an ATM for their family.

Text describing parental influence on daughter’s marriage for financial reasons.

However, weve limited and reduced our interactions with them and were now setting up boundaries.

He explained that he was deeply hurt and angry when he found out.

The love he has for his wife made it hard to comprehend the hardships she endured.

Text about family financial expectations and issues with money requests from parents.

Its hard to accept the fact that she was essentially sold as a caretaker.

I dont think I could ever accept what they did to my wife, the poster shared.

He told us that their relationship remains strong.

A couple having a serious discussion about finances, with a woman using a laptop and a man holding documents.

He decided to continue covering his mother-in-laws medication costs but drew the line there.

I truly admire my wifes heart and I wouldnt want to do anything that would break her heart.

I have never met someone more caring and selfless than her, the poster shared.

Text detailing son-in-law issues with in-laws over a repayment agreement for borrowed money.

So, what do you think?

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Text highlighting financial conflict with daughter’s parents over money handling and refusal to fund vices.

Text image about in-laws expecting money for house renovation help.

Text about father-in-law complaining about lack of help and badmouthing daughter and son-in-law to family.

Elderly couple outdoors in winter coats, adjusting each other’s collars, on a snowy street.

Text describing financial discussion about allocating money for parents' emergency fund.

Text on financial strain due to daughter’s parents' money requests.

Text highlighting issues over parents using daughter for money, son-in-law frustrated with in-laws' inheritance plans.

Text about wife blocking parents' financial requests, emphasizing transparency in expenses.

Text message expressing refusal to finance wife’s parents, mentioning medication costs and emotional impact.

Text discussion about financial help for family, focusing on medication funding obligation.

Woman sitting on a couch, looking concerned, highlighting parental financial dependence issues.

Discussion on financial responsibilities between parents and son-in-law, addressing misuse of emergency funds.

Reddit users discussing financial support and family responsibilities.

Reddit conversation discussing parents using their daughter for money, with frustration about an inheritance.

Reddit discussion where parents use daughter for money, prompting frustration over lack of inheritance inclusion.

Text exchange discussing in-laws' financial expectations and healthcare system issues in the Philippines.

Reddit comments about in-laws using daughter for money, discussing family dynamics and assumptions.

Reddit discussion on financial boundaries with in-laws, featuring user comments and differing viewpoints.

Reddit comments discussing parents' financial expectations from daughter and son-in-law.