Why do I care what my dad thinks?

[ahisma]

My dad is an asshole when he drinks. He has me in tears, and I know better. Today, I bought tickets to take the boys to Miami and we got a Peloton. I suppose that's a lot, but the Peloton is less than the gym membership that went unused (closest is 20 mins away) and the Miami tickets were $60 each r/t and we'll stay in a hotel with points from (from credit cards that we've never paid a cent of interest on). So really - not fiscally irresponsible. Either way that's not even any of his business - I'm 43 years old and have been financially independent for decades.

Also, not that I should need to justify ANYTHING - but DH has had two heart attacks. Fitness is pretty important and he has NOT been doing any. At all. At his last checkup his blood pressure was up - not a good thing.

Anyway, my dad called and I shared that I was optimistic about the Peloton. He told me that I have a problem spending money and should get help. He was dead serious. I have zero credit card debt, no car loans, excellent credit, a healthy savings account, and we owe less than $100K on our house. I have student loans, but there's no sense in paying those early because I'm on the 10 year forgiveness plan. Our incomes are moderate (teacher and non-profit attorney), but we live well within our means, have stable jobs and have excellent health insurance.

Meanwhile my brother drives a trash truck and my dad thought he was the golden child when he bought a boat. I buy fitness equipment and I need an intervention.

[TwinFoxes]

I am so sorry. Not that you need anyone to tell you, but what you bought was totally fine given your financial situation. There was nothing irresponsible about it.

[KpbS]

I hope you enjoy the workout machine and the trip (how did you find tickets so cheap?!?) and have a great Christmas! I'm sorry he wanted to ruin your day. That totally stinks. Don't let the turkeys get you down. ((((hugs))))

[niccig]

Talk to you later dad. Click.
Sorry your dad is like this.
Don’t listen to him. And don’t tell him things. It’s the only way I deal with my mom, I don’t tell her much and then it’s after the fact.


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[newnana]

Going to second the sentiment to not share things with him. My mom is the same way, she poops all over everything so much it ruins things. So I don't share with her anymore. It was hard for a while because it was my first impulse, but it comes of too high a cost.

Have fun, enjoy your fabulous purchases!