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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jim Griffin

How can I focus my husband on his family commitments?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help them out - a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

Anything for daddy's little girl. But is it at the expense of others? Photograph: Nico Kai/Getty

This week's question:

My husband had a child with his first (well-off) wife, whom he often lavishes with gifts. The trouble is, our children - twins - are starting to go without as a result. I'm sure he does it because he feels guilty. How do I get him to focus our limited resources on our children?

What are your thoughts?

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