A couple’s dream kitchen project has turned into a nightmare as cost disputes and clashing ideas threaten their marriage. According to a frustrated wife, “If it’s his idea, every penny is worth spending—if it’s mine, it’s too expensive.”

A Pennsylvania man wrote to “Dear Abby” about his wife’s disrespectful behavior, claiming she calls him obscene names to provoke laughter in public settings. Now, he’s seeking guidance on how to stop the humiliation and salvage their relationship.