First off I hope you are treating yourself well right now.
Second, it doesn't matter if he thinsk your are overspending...he has a court ordered set ammount to pay, and if he doesn't then take it to the judge. It isn't up to him to determine how much he pays or if he thinks it should be less.
Third, you do not control him. Telling him what to do showing that you are checking up on him...you have a perfect example today of why these things are a bad idea.
Who is he?
Not someone you want to be around right now.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK
