AITA for buying designer items with my own money?

A Reddit user shares their perspective on a conflict with their husband regarding financial decisions in their marriage. They earn over $500,000 a year and have a net worth exceeding $3 million, yet their husband remains fixated on saving and avoiding debt due to his low-income upbringing. After working for a FAANG company for three years, the user recently decided to sell some stocks to splurge on designer items for themselves, their husband, and their daughter.

The husband is upset about this spending, expressing a desire to save for future uncertainties and criticizing the user for wanting nice things. The user feels guilty for wanting to enjoy their earnings and questions whether they are in the wrong for prioritizing their own desires.

‘ AITA for buying designer items with my own money?’

Let’s dive into the reactions from Reddit:

Is the user justified in wanting to enjoy their hard-earned income, or is the husband’s concern about saving money more valid? How do you balance financial security with enjoying life? Share your thoughts below!