You are right, the money in your bank account, regardless of who puts it there, is just as much yours as your husband's. And no, his behavior isn't normal, he is just trying to show you who's boss--keep you in your place.
But I have a suggestion. Don't ASK his PERMISSION to BUY diapers, or whatever, ask him to actually BUY the items, that is, actually go to the store and get the diapers, baby food, tampons, detergent, etc.
He will put up an argument, say he's too busy, he doesn't know what to get, or whatever. But DO NOT GIVE IN to his whining. Tell him you don't want to STEAL from him and make it implicitly clear that either he stops accusing you of stealing and admit the money is as much yours as his, or he starts doing the shopping himself!
is it considered community property?
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You are right, the money in your bank account, regardless of who puts it there, is just as much yours as your husband's. And no, his behavior isn't normal, he is just trying to show you who's boss--keep you in your place.
But I have a suggestion. Don't ASK his PERMISSION to BUY diapers, or whatever, ask him to actually BUY the items, that is, actually go to the store and get the diapers, baby food, tampons, detergent, etc.
He will put up an argument, say he's too busy, he doesn't know what to get, or whatever. But DO NOT GIVE IN to his whining. Tell him you don't want to STEAL from him and make it implicitly clear that either he stops accusing you of stealing and admit the money is as much yours as his, or he starts doing the shopping himself!