Look what the cat dragged in! (TL) - Act 2

[Ambivalent]

She suggested that we set aside a time each day for both of us to get what we need to off our chest, that it might help.

I don't think this is a good idea at all. You are so early into this, and no matter what you say or do you'll lose. It is also liable to end up heated. Perhaps writing it or just act "as if".

This is the anger stage, it is better to just validate, and move forward. I would discuss finances though. Prior to all of this, what was the arrangement? Were you comfortable with it? Has he stated why things are different?

Also, sometimes I write affirmations on my kitchen chalkboard. Things that make me think. Things about happiness, inner love, respect, what marriage is about, forgiveness, anger. Here is one for your chalkboard...

' Happiness is about taking. Meaning is about giving.
Happiness is fleeting, joy endures in meaning. "