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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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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Gremlinek 16

This would be much funnier if my last ex gf didn't have same approach to money (no we did not have join account)

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bossxxlady 5

So close the f*ing account and get a new one.... Duh

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goddessafrodite 6

You shouldn't even open a joint account with your spouse let alone your girl friend. You live and you learn. Bet you won't do this again!

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kevingirl 6

so close the acct and open another one in your own. having a joint acct is a very bad idea

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T1A2Z3 34

Maybe you can get a debit account with her? I have a debit card and there's no credit and they don't charge me if my account is empty. If you tell her you think a debit account would suit you better maybe she won't even be hurt and then you won't be stuck with the fees. I have no problem having a joint account aslong as you also have personal accounts and the joint one is for joint expenses.

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