You should try to support your partner
Ken's wife Debra works a full time job as a server, but is considering quitting to focus on going back to college, and asks for some help financially.
Ken wants to answer Debra's request.
Ken tells Debra that he's glad she wants to better her life, and he would like to assist in any way possible.
Ken tells Debra that he doesn't want to be stuck paying all the bills on his own, so declines.
Debra feels that Ken wants what's best for her, and she is appreciative.
Debra feels that Ken doesn't want to invest in their future and sees him in a different light now.