Why won't he set up a direct debit?

[Ihatesandwiches]

Dd is 7. We split up 5 years ago. Agreed maintenance payments as we are not married. He has repeatedly told me he has set up a DD or SO. Hasn't mentioned date. Despite asking.
Just checked - no money has been paid in from him during the last 2 weeks!
Mortgage and all bills leave my account tomorrow and he hasn't paid!
Why won't he set up a direct debit? And avoid me getting cross every few months?

It's a standing order he needs to set up, a direct debit is for businesses only and you would have to do it to collect from his bank account.

However, now I've got over myself, the reason is because he's an arsehole. Sorry.

Probably for control. Likes that you have to keep asking him for the money as it massages his ego and makes him feel like you are reliant on him.

So yeah as pp put it, because he's an arsehole.

Because he likes the feeling of control.

Thanks everyone! He transferred the money at 12pm today. He texted me to let me know... controlling is probably correct!
I think he likes having to remember to transfer the money as it makes him feel powerful.
I had to change my job as my previous one didn't accommodate being a single parent so now my wages fluctuate. And sometimes I have a financial hiccup if he pays later than the 1st. He knows this. Thankfully, all bills were paid!