By BlindInTheDark - 09/10/2013 18:02 - United States - Londonderry

Today, I again failed to convince my girlfriend that the $100 in our account is the minimum amount we have keep there to avoid being charged by the bank. We have a joint checking account, and the only way to take her off it is to close the account outright. FML
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Hey everyone, I see a lot of people in favor of the "close it outright" option, but of course I forgot to mention that in order to do so, we both have to go in and agree to close it. The only reason didn't do that ages ago is because I haven't come up with a way to convince her it's for the best, and since I DO plan to commit to her, I don't want to upset her.

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Top comments

DocBastard 38

Opening a joint checking account with someone to whom you are not married is a bit stupid. Opening one with someone who doesn't understand basic banking is downright ludicrous.

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1dvs_bstd 41

Well then, seems like we already have a solution, don't we OP?

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wafflefriez91 17

Here's an idea don't have a joint account with your girlfriend unless you make her your wife first.

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seriouslygpa 3

If you plan to commit to her and she won't understand something like this, then you don't need to commit to this girl

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emopoe 12

That's a ridiculously high minimum. Credit unions FTW!

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CuMorrigu 14

I went through the same issue trying to close a joint account after my divorce. The account is still open with us both on it. I just changed all the passwords, cancelled the cards and don't put money in it any more. You could keep the account open, just open another one for bills and the like.

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culito_fml 10

Maybe she's not in it for the long run and just doesn't care. Or she is very dumb or irresponsible with money. Either way it doesn't look good for you op

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rita91 5

Just have a joint for bills but everything else should be in a separate acct because this way you can surprise her with gifts for her bday or Christmas.

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circlelranch69 1

3 wives 2 divorces, separate bank account, love aint money unless your a prostitute

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Backslash 6

I guess this is a lesson to everyone, don't open joint bank accounts with girlfriends!

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The_Doctor10 7

A joint account with a girlfriend???? You my friend have a severe case of teh dumb.

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VampOfSavannah 31

Isn't pretty much everyone "blind" in the dark?

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