I can relate to this, not about money....but oddly enough about what I eat. Although I know he cares for me and what he is suggesting I eat is only going to be good for me, I feel like he is treating me like a child.

It's interesting how these things strike a chord with us. Thank you for sharing, because I see the similarity and don't feel so alone anymore. I too value my freedom and independence and I think it stems from the fact that we truly believe we know what we are doing, so to have someone else give us unsolicited advice is a blow to the ego, perhaps? I need to think a bit more about it.