So one of my and H-2's biggest conflicts has always been money. I bring in approximately 80% of the the income. His portion would be more but he pays child support for his three children, which I completely support. He also pays for our health insurance out of his paychecks. The bulk of my income is child support from H-1 for my three kids and the rest is earned income.
One of H-2's biggest "complaints" is that he can't spend his money however he sees fit. Translation: he can't buy expensive electronics and video games because he has to help pay bills.
After hearing this same complaint over and over I proposed an experiment. Since I knew that I could cover expenses with my income I told him he could take his paychecks for the next month and do whatever he pleases with the money.
Now some would see this as a complete set up and he even mentioned that himself. I saw as an opportunity to give him what he has been clamoring for all this time and a chance to see his true colors. Would he actually think to offer me ANY money for expenses out of his pay or would he truly be so selfish as to spend it all on himself.
Tune in a month from now to find out!
I like your experiment idea. It'd be nice if he at least bought you something amongst his toys.
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Thanks for the offer of help! I may take you up on that.
ReplyDeleteAs I type he is outside mowing the lawn, so that's something I guess.