I've been married for 9 years next month. During the last year, I didn't tell my wife that I got a raise. Reason being is that she likes to spend money. We have been struggling to keep ahead of bills, but she doesn't seem to understand that. She goes to the thrift store at least twice a week and just impulse buys. I know that it could be much worse if she bought stuff new, but it still puts a strain on cash flow nonetheless. So what I've been doing is holding out on the money to help with the bills. It feels wrong, but it seems to be the only thing helping us keep afloat.
Should I come clean and let her know that I've been doing that or just keep the Status Quo? I'm worried about her being very pissed that I didn't tell her when I got the raise. What do I do?
Should I come clean and let her know that I've been doing that or just keep the Status Quo? I'm worried about her being very pissed that I didn't tell her when I got the raise. What do I do?