In rec.woodworking
Dan wrote:

On Sat 21 Feb 2004 11:42:55a, Mapdude wrote in
:

I just think if you keep separate account and books in a marriage, then
you got something you want to hide. Pure and simple.

I do.

Birthday and Christmas presents.

You know, he's wrong anyway. My W has the password to my checking account
and she even pays the bills out of it for me. There is nothing to hide.

Her account OTOH, I haven't seen in years and couldn't even tell you the
balance. Maybe I better look into that LOL