I wasn't going to respond to this because I didn't think I'd have anything really new to say, but I've come back to this.... and don't think there's really enough info here.
What type of "work" does she do? Is this where she meets her friends? Or are these totally separate "friends?"
Some business relationship are more social than others. And eating out can be part of that unspoken ritual.
You have also mentioned that you have no bills except the 40k mortgage on the house and that you are "on track" with retirement. But how much time remains on this mortgage? Also are you in a high cost of living area? Do you both have an Emergency Fund setup if she were to lose her job?These things would also impact my thoughts.
To me $350 is a huge amount of money for monthly "fun" money.... but I don't know all the facts here.
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