So the approach I have been taking can be summed up as "I am the man of the house so everything is my responsibility." I have to make sure everything is done. I manage the bills, I manage the food, the cleaning etc.

Since this is new she is not liking the change. She feels I am encroaching on her territory. She interprets my taking over as her not doing a good enough job even though I have told her that's not the case. She is definitely bucking the system.

Perhaps I am doing something wrong or maybe I should just wait it out and see how she responds.