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To cancel our weeekend away?

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Pungifries · 07/08/2025 23:49

BF of 1 year celebrated his 40th earlier. I pushed the boat out and booked a beautiful countryside lodge with hot tub. Could only book this coming weekend due to respective childcare and work commitments.

He has told me today that he’s struggling for money and would love to go but can’t spend any money. So the planned pub lunches and nice wine will either not happen or I have to fund…
However he was on a 5 day stag part abroad last week…..
to not drip feeding, he already owes me some money (agreed prior) for a trip we went on earlier in the year

he’s a lovely man and the relationship is good , but AIBU to cancel the trip and not pay for everything ?

I’ve said that we can cancel and use the money for a nice meal and wine instead ….

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Poopeepoopee · 08/08/2025 00:01

Pungifries · 07/08/2025 23:57

Yes @Poopeepoopee …what a good way to put it xx

Sorry if it sounded harsh - It wasn't meant to be harsh I'm just so fed up of women dating broke men who leech off them you see it here all the time. It also sounds as though he was saying "well, yeah, I'll go, but you're gonna have to pay for everything because I don't think you're worth spending my money on"

When was the last time he brought you a bunch of flowers?

Pungifries · 07/08/2025 23:57

Yes @Poopeepoopee …what a good way to put it xx

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Pungifries · 07/08/2025 23:54

Thanks @Doingmybest12 Ive suggested we cancel and do this

and yes…now questioning if this is the right relationship for me long -term

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Poopeepoopee · 07/08/2025 23:53

I'd cancel the trip and him.

What makes you think you deserve nothing better than a broke boyfriend who owes you money?

Doingmybest12 · 07/08/2025 23:52

I would cancel and plan something within your budget and also decide if this is a lifestyle you want