As predicted, W has almost maxed out her CC. At least she's tracking it now. She still thinks I'm turning the screws, but I'm just transferring the same amount on the same date each month as I've done since Christmas when I discussed the budget with her.
She wanted me to transfer money now, and I told her that this paycheck had to cover mortgage, taxes and life insurance; she would have to wait for next paycheck (regular date).
I'm holding the line there. In case I need it down the road, I want to establish that there is a budget with regular transfer payments to her CC for expenses, and whether she manages her spending to that is completely up to her.
Meanwhile, I've gone a little more dim around the house. I speak when spoken to. She complained (not to me) that I hadn't said goodbye to her when I left out to work yesterday. I have always wished her a good or productive day. She senses that loss, but then attributed it to me "pouting".
And she's overwhelmed by the startup learning curve at her new job. Wondering if she can pull it off. Hoping they don't have buyer's remorse. Then blaming her inability to cope on her situation at home. She is not a happy camper right now.
Meanwhile, I'm sticking to kids, homework, still exercising and looking for new GAL opportunities now that spring is here. Did some house repair last weekend, more to be done.
