We've been married less than a year and I'm ready to kick him out! He just doesn't get the financial burden that we're under - AND HE JUST QUIT HIS JOB!!! Our total monthly bills are over $2500/mo and he contributes $600/mo. when he's working (which so far has been 8 months - and only part time). And when I ask him for the money on payday, he acts like I'm requesting his kidney! Is it too much to ask that he take responsibility? The $600 is fine with me since I have a daughter and make more money than he does, but he acts like it's no big deal that he's now unemployed - which is what REALLY bugs me. He has another job lined up that MIGHT start in 2 weeks - what are we supposed to live off of until then? AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Any advice???? PLEASE!
(I originally posted this under the "Negotiating in Marriage"forum - thought I'd try it here)

Hi ztm! Money problems are so stressful. Is there any way you can cut down on some of your expenses to give you a little breathing room?

How involved is your husband with the finances? You say he doesn't get it ... why not? Is it that he's not aware of what your bills vs. savings are? Or do the two of you have different ideas of how to balance income and expenses? Did you two talk about how you would handle money as a couple before getting married?

What is going on with your husband that he would quit his job? Is he trying to change careers? Is he injured? Was it a toxic workplace he needed to get out of? Is this something he has done before or is this a new behavior? It sounds like he did not discuss it with you which would concern me since you should be working as a team now. But maybe there are good reasons that you are not aware of. You two have to talk and find a way to work it out together.