Thanks Acc, It's been awhile since you've chimed in. I try my best to implement your great input. I have a question for all/any of you though.
My W is asking for additional money on top of the 1,000 a month that I currently am giving her. She thinks I have all this extra money and she’s completely wrong. I am barely getting by. Time for me to pull up my big boy pants and figure out how to make some of these decisions on my own. (well, try anyway).
She wants extra money for school supplies and for me to contribute to our daughters upcoming birthday party. Both should be relatively inexpensive and it’s for the kids, so I understand and I will probably comply within reason.
Email from W
“I am sorry to say this but I need a little extra from you on your next check. I don’t have the extra money!!!! Kids are starting school soon and needs some things. We also need to throw a party together for our daughter on her birthday. Please consider what you might be able to do. You have very minimal bills right now.”
I am very cautious because the second I start giving her additional money just ONCE, she will start wanting to turn this into a regular thing which is unacceptable. W and I had an agreement, 1,000 a month. It should be crystal clear but with her new request it doesn’t look like that’s the case from her convenient perspective. Where do I draw the line of being nice and being walked on. In this scenario, it’s a fine line. Maybe I should draw some boundaries however I think I should contribute to her request. Any input?
