Now with two children (one preschool aged and one infant), Paula and David have been in a common law relationship for eighteen years. Their money problems have stemmed largely from David's uncontrolled habit of shopping online, most specifically for stereo equipment and sporting goods. David doesn't pay attention to money issues so he never fully understands the extent of their money problems. Paula doesn't learn about his purchases until they have arrived in the house. In rebellion, Paula goes out and shops for things for herself.