Through the years we lived together we traded off the responsibility for household finances. We pooled our money and made big purchase decisions together. In the year leading to the bomb STBX was managing the finances and not happy about it, so I took it over for about the last 4 months leading to the bomb.
In her letter to me announcing her decision, control of finances, getting agreement about purchases and pooling our incomes were all listed as reasons for her departure. She resented my control of her money. She was quite angry about it.
When she departed one of her priorities seemed to be control over all of the income. I established separate accounts to protect myself and that aspect of this drama quieted. Now money as an issue is cycling back up in importance. I attribute this to the upcoming commercial holiday and her history of gift giving as an expression of love.
But enough reporting of the drama.
Our son is home from Afghanistan. This morning he sent me a text message announcing his arrival late last Sunday. We have exchanged a few texts. He has been spending time with his wife feeling the baby move. His texts impart the wonder and love he feels for both of them. I am happy
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill
