Need advice on WAW with OM

[Heimlich]

At the risk of stating the obvious for you, I think you've outlined a plan for yourself in your post.

I am very confused about how to show my wife that I'm not a doormat for her or as she put it, "I have you in the palm of my hand and I can do whatever I want."

That's pretty harsh. Show her that's just not so.

I really want to politely say no to some of her requests or make an excuse but feel like I'm letting her down. Most of her requests have to do with stuff that she can't or doesn't know how to do for herself.

Say no. Politely.

Then, have a great day.

Doing something for your son's car is part of your job as dad. Doing favors for your W when she has already said that you're in the palm of her hand . . . not so much your job. Do a 180, show her you are a man. Be kind, but be firm. Maybe do a few favors but have plans that conflict with others.

Just my thoughts.

BD