‘He says I need to trust him…’: Woman’s Refusal to Surrender Bank Account Control to Husband Creates Rift in Relationship

Money is an extremely complex topic. It can enable you to live a luxurious lifestyle on the one hand, but it can also lead to conflict and resentment on the other.

The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) suffered years of financial exploitation at the hands of her former husband. After years of suffering, she at last realized she needed to assume ownership of her own life. So, to guarantee she never again finds herself in that vulnerable situation from all those years ago, OP got married again and now enjoys a financially independent life apart from her husband. OP, however, recently noticed that her current spouse is acting authoritatively, which reminds her of her former husband's antics. OP is looking to Reddit for advice on what to do and how to proceed in order to make sure she never has to suffer maltreatment at the hands of a controlling husband again.

That being said, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in finding out exactly what happened and whether she has learned from her mistakes in the past. After you're done, don't forget to read the story of the woman who puts her friendship at risk by refusing to invite her friend to her engagement dinner because of her parenthood and past cancellations!