Thanks for the insight, unfortunately I am looking squarely at losing my job / business and our current finiancial situation makes it difficult for my wife to switch jobs right now. I think this adds to the strain on the R. I think her biggest complain is that she wants to feel taken care of (financially) but feels that I have failed in the request. I am currently trying to "balance the books" but my W is having none of it. So it seems to be a no win situation currently.

I even suggested that she pay the bills but she told me that she found the finances "icky". What do you do?

Thanks for the comments and the words of advice, They are truly appreciated.