Meanwhile, W has maxed out her CC and is livid with me because I won't give her money we don't have. Keeping her just under her limit is the only way I can get her to hold to a budget. Controlling? He11 ya. But what's my alternative.
Don't apologize, Zew. No need to here, my brother. "Controlling?" SOMEBODY has to control your family's finances, and it damned sure ain't your wayward WIFE right now!
When I was in my sitch, I tried to look at it as MY CHILDREN'S MONEY -- their college and marriage funds. Which of course, it was.