DP is a self-employed cab driver. He earns around 1200 per month for around 50 hours a week.
I work 20 hours a week and earn around 600 per month. I have been looking for a full-time job, but to no avail. A part time job is better than no job, I say.
Dp and I are childless, and have lived together for coming up to three years now. We both pay half to all househouse bills which adds up to 700, so 350 each.
As I also have to pay 100 for travel expenses to/from work and other little costs, I am left with next to nothing.
As I really struggle each month, I suggested to dp that it would be fairer if I paid 50 per month, and therefore he paid 50 more. Especially as each month I would say he spends at least 50 on his hobby, 30 on going out for drinks and he buys himself clothes whenever he wishes.
Last month, for three weeks, I was walking with holes the size of fifty pence pieces in my shoes because I couldn't afford new ones til I got paid, and the coat I wear is ten years old and rather threadbear.
Granted, he does take me for weekends away, and for meals out a few times a week, so AIBU and just an ungrateful piece of work?
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AIBU?
To think I shouldn't be paying all this out?
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thepolymysticovary · 23/05/2014 17:43
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