An interesting new development. …Did my taxes on Sat night and as usual, refund scheduled to be deposited into my account, which H has no access to.

After hearing nothing for weeks I get an email out of the blue – basically, Hi- you are getting x amount back and I’d like a part of it so I could pay some bills I’m behind on– not the 50% I am entitled by law. I’m willing to be reasonable. It would make a nice birthday gift. I hope you are well.

I pretty much burst out laughing …but later am going a little crazy trying to decipher it. Guess the “Hi” & “Hope you are well “ were nice gestures? But how can you not pay a dime towards any bills, including the mortgage and expect me to say sure—here’s some money towards your apartment… Sorry you can’t afford all your bills.. what can I do to help your situation. Umm. I think not. My first priority for the refund is actual stuff that needs repair around the house..

And his birthday is in April so what the heck does that mean? I owe a birthday gift? My birthday comes first so pressure off there…

Haven’t responded at all and am waiting for him to follow-up. Any advice? Anyone seen anything similar?