She Expects Too Much

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"My fiance is driving me crazy...she expects a million dollar wedding, and I don't know what to do." How many guys feel this way? The bride want her Cinderella moment, but the practical Prince knows they should be working within the very limited budget her parents provided. Still, he wants to please her and make the wedding special, but not at the price of going into debt as a couple. What's a man to do?

First, it's time to have a long and honest discussion about the wedding budget. Pull it out and put every wedding expense on paper, even if it hurts. Decide what's really important to both of you, and pledge to one another not to go into debt for this one-day event. If you still have trouble talking reasonably about this conflict, talk to your pastor or a couple who you respect for their wisdom and who can help you both work through this.

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