I Don't Get a Say in What My Wife Spends Her Money On. But She's Trying to Control What I Do With Mine.
Briefly

A couple in a second marriage is dealing with conflict over financial matters affecting their blended family. The husband recently won money from scratch-off lottery tickets and wants to use some of it to fund a trip for his adult daughter, fulfilling a long-time dream. His wife opposes the idea, fearing it would create favoritism towards his daughter over her two sons. Despite having established separate finances, this disagreement highlights deeper issues regarding equity and perceived favoritism within their blended family dynamics, particularly as they balance differing financial contributions and family expectations.
My wife's concerns about favoritism are causing a rift; I want to share winnings with my daughter, but she believes it's unfair to her sons.
We've kept separate finances, yet she insists my winnings shouldn't be used to fund my daughter's dream, claiming it favors her over the boys.
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