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to not want to pay more for a joint fathers day gift just because I'm careful with money

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brt100 · 05/06/2014 19:03

I agreed last week to go in with brothers and sister for a join fathers day gift.

Sister said it would be about 60 for some garden stuff, I thought that was a bit expensive especially as dad has way way more money than any of us even during his retirement. Said yes to not rock the boat.

However just got a text from sister, she wants me and her to pay 20 and brothers 10.

The reason being is that one has a mortgage that he took on and that the other brother has debts.

I may have more disposable income but that's because unlike bro 1 I didn't buy a house I couldn't afford and bro 2 who bought a brand new car last year and had holidays in NYC and Florida.

Aibu to think we all should pay the same? Wish I had of just bought a 3 quid plant in lidl.

OP posts:
glasgowstevenagain · 05/06/2014 20:43

Fathers day.

hallmark holiday.

Sorry dad I love you every day of the year I won't be conned

brt100 · 06/06/2014 18:57

Well I can afford 20, but thats only because I live somewhere nasty and don't drive in order to save money to buy a house.

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rookiemater · 06/06/2014 19:32

YANBU, present should be equal, not up to Dsis to decide who pays what percentage, particularly without having agreed it up front. Also a bit weird to spend so much on Father's Day, isn't it more appropriate to get a big gift for him on his birthday?

Randomeclectic · 06/06/2014 19:38

Tell them you are saving to buy a house/car/study so you are happy to put 15 in. If you were rolling in it, that would be different but you are clearly not

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