Money

Money is a recurring problem in my marriage. I am a chronic saver, He is a chronic Spender. This provides us hours of entertainment (read fighting). WE (I) came to an agreement with the husband that I would take X amount of spending money every month and leave him with a little more then X. I try to take it right away so he can’t spend it or forget that I have not taken it all out yet. Last night I took the remaining balance out which lead to some entertainment. (Note when a significant other has a bad day do not do something that will piss them off).

First Pat was worried that a few checks would not go through, once he found out they were safely cashed, he could be irritated that he did not have much money left over. This of course is my fault. I being a saver had more then I needed so I offered him some of my extra $, thinking that it would make him happy. Pat being in a bad mood before I offered said peace treaty was still not happy. Once the idea warmed on him he agreed, then asked if I could keep the money until he needed it. Why? Because I will ask questions as to why he needs the money and to quote Pat “you won’t always take my pin code”. Sigh