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[jon2911]

Interesting contact last night. I was coming home from a great night with friends, and got this text:
"Thoughts on LA taxes?"

This is sticky, because W owns part of a natural gas well in Louisiana, so we pay taxes from the royalties. Of course, she's keeping the royalties to herself since we separated.

Me: Was thinking about that. I can pay half, but it's not affecting credit, it's really no big deal besides the $15 a month if you need to wait a while.

W: You are crazy, ugh. Please do them, send them your half and I'll figure out how to sell my soul to the devil

W: I hate you a lot right now, in case you were wondering.

This got to me. I thought it was a gracious offer, and Louisiana taxes aren't a big deal like the IRS. We were a year late last time (because of S), and paid a small fine. Nothing like the credit cards and collectors W is dealing with. Still, the text came across condescending.

I took a chance and called her, and we had a great talk. I explained that I had the money set aside, but she had more immediate needs. I didn't want to make her feel bad so didn't bring it up. She said it really bothers her to not have them done, so she's mailing some paperwork and I'll get them finished.

An hour later:
"what counselor are you seeing?"

I answered her and left it at that.