A man struggling financially after losing his job turned to his frugal mother for advice. She created a spreadsheet showing unnecessary spending, mostly from his wife’s habits like daily takeout and organic groceries. Though his wife initially agreed, she became upset when the analysis singled her out. Tensions escalated when he sided with his mom during an argument, saying his wife was wrong. Now, his wife is barely speaking to him, and he’s wondering if he crossed a line, even though he believes his mom’s advice could genuinely help them.
