How I Got My Husband to Support Me Financially Without Begging—Even Though He Was Stingy

My name is Grace, and I live in Uganda. I married my husband, Martin, eight years ago. In the early days of our marriage, we were happy—filled with love, laughter, and mutual support. Martin was thoughtful, humorous, and seemed like the perfect partner. But over time, something shifted. It wasn’t infidelity or violence—no, the problem was money. Martin became extremely stingy. Though he had a stable job and earned well, he never gave me any money—not even for basics like toiletries, clothes, or food. I found myself constantly having to plead for everything.

At first, I assumed he might be going through financial stress or facing pressure at work. But it soon became clear that money wasn’t the issue. He simply didn’t want to spend on me or our children. He dressed well, enjoyed nights out with friends, and indulged himself—while at home, I was forced to borrow basics like sugar from neighbors. Whenever I asked for help, he’d snap, “Why don’t you use your own money?” Yet I wasn’t working—he had insisted I stay home to take care of our child. To Read More, Tap Here