When James’s salary doubled, he demanded we split expenses 50/50, though I worked part-time to care for Emily at his insistence. I agreed, requiring a notarized agreement. Balancing consulting, housework, and motherhood, I watched his career soar. Post-promotion, he insisted on equal contributions, ignoring my burdens. His lavish lifestyle—suits, clubs—grew distant. Excluded from events, I secured a full-time role, replacing him. Demoted, he faced our 50/50 agreement. Resentment ended our marriage. In divorce, that agreement stung him. Emily now learns partnership means respect, not just split costs.
