i wonder what the home-based business is.

 I discussed this with my wife, and we came to the conclusion that this would be OK. She said if I took this early retirement I could help her with her home-based business. I agreed and retired two years ago.

 The problem is that I have yet to receive any compensation for the help I give every day to her business. Did I miss something here? All I ask for is a little spending money each week.

 She has control of all the income, and treats it as hers and hers only.

What should I do? If I leave this arrangement it would greatly reduce the income coming in from the business. Should I just suck it up and keep begging my wife for gas money until retirement age? I told her I was going to get a part-time job. She said if I do I will have to pay her rent or move out.

 Please give me some direction.

— Angry and Hurt in Iowa