Been with "boyfriend" for around 8 months. We do have a great time together, he always treats me with respect, calls me, texts me all the time and often talks about a future and has hinted at marriage. He's also great with my kids (although has only met them a couple of times). He works with disabled children so is a natural with kids really.
When we met we were both full time students. I was first year, he was second year. My finances were in a better state because my bursary was better and the fact that I have children means I do get quite a lot of help. So I didn't mind paying for stuff, not everything but for instance if we went away for the day anywhere I'd cover the petrol etc. He graduated last year and now has to do another year on a different course in order to allow him to do the job he wants to do. I knew this from the start but am starting to get a little irritated with paying for everything. For example we're going away for the weekend next weekend and I'm more or less paying for the whole thing (petrol and B&B, he's going halves on the dinner).
It's an awkward one because I do get double the money he gets but saying that, he's sat in the pub most nights (the ones he isn't with me) which irks me a bit - however he doesn't actually drink so is just buying soft drinks which I suppose won't cost that much.
Am I being unfair here? I don't suppose I can expect him to pay with money he doesn't have. He does say when he qualifies he'll make it all up to me and has said our combined graduate income would be great which suggests he wants to live together when we both graduate.