For the past couple of years, my Ddad has helped financially with something important for my children. He knew this activity was starting and offered to pay - it was never something we expected although we were very grateful.
Recently, I asked him about a payment that was due. He said he couldn’t keep paying indefinitely but would cover this payment and as much as he could in the future. That payment didn’t come.
Three weeks later, I asked again, making it very clear I didn’t expect it and that we’d sort it ourselves if he couldn’t pay but neede to know so we can work out finances. He said he would pay this time and see about future contributions. I checked with him numerous times and made it clear he didn’t have to pay and we’d work it out if it was difficult. It’s now over a week since that conversation and still nothing.
I’m not sure what to do now. It’s a significant amount of money and we need to know if he’s not paying so we can sort something out. We don’t just have that much spare in our account but we weren’t given any warning from my Dad prior to it being due that things might be stopping.
I hate having to keep asking him, it feels so awkward and I feel grabby. I just don’t know what to do.