On reflection, my responses seem too curt. Currently my W has been paying for shopping money as i am not in great shape financially, so if I need her to continue contributing financially to the family, responses such as those above are not likely to help keep things smooth. So again, I am not quite getting how to go dark in my current situation All advice gratefully received!!
Me:48 W:43, Kids:S19, S17, S10, S8 M:10 years BD:06-18-2018