2 skype accounts sharing same address book, why?

My wife and I each have our own skype accounts. When she adds someone to her address book, the contact shows up in my account's address book (on my computer, ipad and mobile phone).
Same happens to her when I add a contact.
The only possible thing I can think of is that both our accounts share skype credit which is auto-subscribed / topped up using the same credit card. Could this be what is causing our address books to merge?
In not what is and how do I undo it?
Thanks.

Hi and welcome to the Skype Community,
Your description sounds like you two are using the very same Skype account. Can you please check the window title of your Skype for Windows desktop application to verify the Skype name that is signed in for you and your wife?
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