Hi UD, as an adendum, I'd like to add that my h's point for having the money/bills divided this way, was that we would fight less over money as money is a huge issue for M people. (Hey that's an old hip hop group!)
So, I was trying to quell the urge to get upset about it. H is growing more understanding all the time (and he thinks this is the way he's been. ??is it just me???), so hopefully, we are moving away from this being an issue.
It really sounds like Mr. W is liking you a lot better!! He's being very cooperative as a dad and saying nice things to you. AND that he HOPED to talk to you!!! yippee!!!
I think you are taking a nice, gentle approach with him about the MC. I think that will be more effective than trying to get him to commit aggressively. Does that make sense? I mean, by you not forcing it down his throat as men seem to resist and run from (and do the opposite ).