Many women silently endure hardship in their marriages due to one frustrating issue: a stingy husband. Sarah, a mother of two from Mbarara, Uganda, found this to be the greatest challenge of her marriage for years.
Although her husband, Patrick, was a hardworking man, when it came to financially supporting their family, he completely changed. He refused to buy even basic household items, delayed paying school fees, and seemed to view giving money to his own family as a burden.
At first, Sarah thought this might just be a temporary phase, perhaps related to stress. She attempted to communicate calmly with him, explaining the financial pressures she faced, especially concerning the children’s needs.
However, every conversation ended in frustration. Patrick would argue, shut her down, or accuse her of being wasteful. Meanwhile, he freely spent money on his friends, contributed to social events, and even bought new clothes for himself—but never for the household or the children, and certainly not for Sarah.
As time passed, the situation worsened. Sarah started feeling isolated in her own marriage. She worked tirelessly to support the children, borrowed money from neighbors, and even sold some of their household items just to feed the family.
Yet, Patrick seemed indifferent. Whenever she asked for money, he would angrily tell her to “learn to manage on your own.” Sarah found herself crying on many nights, questioning how long she could endure this situation. One afternoon, while visiting her cousin in Kampala, Sarah.To Continue Reading, Click Herea
