RE: DIVIDED HOME: WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH.

Hello @ministeringpen23. You provide a real life narrative of a relationship. All too often, one partner is ready to blame the other when an issue arises. Both the wife and husband raised valid concerns. However, a resolution must be reached on a budget and what is considered necessary and unnecessary expenditures. Beer and cigarettes certain fall into the "unnecessary" category.

Until the husband admits this, there will be no reconciliation and they will be at an impasse. Perhaps if they could just create a list of items, then go through the list together, he will see areas where he can cut back. Asking someone to give up smoking is a hard press. Perhaps cut back would work. I do know that nagging each other won't solve the problem.

Thanks for sharing this story. Nicely done.