Now I'm married to the love of my life, and we're happy, but due to my love of lattes and my generous spirit with friends, my wife doesn't trust me with our credit card, and she won't let me use it.
Sincerely,Cut-OffDear Cut-Off,AdvertisementAdvertisementI'm afraid your wife withholding your credit card is already dramatic, which means it's too late to get ahead of "a big drama."
For example, you might say, "When you don't allow me access to our credit card, I feel demeaned and controlled, and I worry I'm repeating old patterns."
Keeping an open mind doesn't mean you agree not to use the credit card anymore.
If she becomes defensive and accusatory and fights for her right to continue withholding your credit card, it's time to pull out your arsenal of facts.
Persons:
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