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My money, my choice?

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LiteraryDevil · 29/03/2018 14:46

Recent boyfriend seemed to have an issue with how I spent my money. I'm a single mum with 3 children and currently not working but will return once LO is at nursery next academic year.

My income is fairly limited but I usually have money for whatever we need. Sometimes I buy new but I make the most of sales and offers to get what the children need and get a lot of my things off eBay. Shoes are always new and I do shop around for the best price.

My food shop is done between Tesco and Asda. Tesco for main shop and the small local Asda for milk and bread top ups etc. We are all vegetarian (I'm also on a dietician led diet for a medical condition ) and I buy a lot of own brand food, along with quorn and tofu. I like nice things and splurge occasionally but I balance this with eBay and sales. Bf iwas saying I should be shopping at Aldi not Tesco because I can't afford it. He said this on a regular basis even though I explained Aldi doesn't sell tofu or many of the other products I buy.

He said he cant afford an iPhone and deducts that if he can't on his good salary then I shouldn't be able to either and I shouldn't be spending more than £10 a month in my phone. He wants to use my WiFi when he's here though so he doesn't use all his data as £10 a month doesn't last long. For the same reason messages are via messenger not text as costs too much Hmm

I am learning to drive and he tried to tell me what car I could afford to lease and I got pissed off at this point as I'd had enough. I'll choose my own car thanks.

When we are together (usually at my house) I cook/provide all the meals and buy treats. If we go out I offer to pay sometimes and at least pay my half each time. Bearing in mind it's usually take away chips so not exactly haute cuisine! I never expect him to pay for anything.

My thinking is my money is my business and if my spending isn't affecting anyone else then it's my business.

I remember when we first met he asked how much maintenance my ex paid and how I supported myself and I thought it was quite rude.

We have recently split.

AIBU to be pissed off at his attitude?

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Ellendegeneres · 29/03/2018 21:21

literary my dp met me as a single mum. I worked, he never asked a thing about finances just a general does my sons dad pay kind of question after making clear he was financially responsible for his own kids. We were only friends getting to know each other too.
Fast forward a few years and we’re together, I can no longer work due to disability and my sons father no longer pays- the only question I get about finances is ‘want anything from shop? I’ll get it on my way to you and make you dinner’ he doesn’t even want paying for the boys he gets for me and my dc either.
That’s how a man should be. And how he’d be if he didn’t see you as a potential ready made family needing grooming into how he wants the set up.

Your ex didn’t give a crap about you, I know that’s horrible to hear but make it be the thing that stops you going back. He’s a rotten fish, throw him back and keep your eye out for the red flags in future- my rule of thumb is, if they make you uncomfortable and are annoyed when you say as much, move on.

LiteraryDevil · 29/03/2018 21:33

Ellen he sounds lovely SmileDon't worry, I've no intention of going back there. I've too much self respect and know my worth. His money issues weren't the only red flag. I've always been one to work at things though and make the best of them so took me longer than it should to tell him where to shove it. I enjoyed our time together and now I'm enjoying my time without him Smile

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Coyoacan · 30/03/2018 05:05

I enjoyed our time together and now I'm enjoying my time without him

What a healthy attitude, my respects!

HunterofStars · 30/03/2018 06:05

Well done, Op. He sounds like a miserable controlling tightarse so good on you for kicking him to the curb. Flowers

Ellen your man sounds lovely.

PenelopeFlintstone · 30/03/2018 06:16

I think it sounds like you manage your money magnificently.

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 30/03/2018 06:27

Oh I'm so glad you've split up!!
He would have turned into a financial abuser, I'm quite sure of it.
Asking you about things that are entirely none of his business and trying to force you to buy more cheaply, when you've obviously got it all well in hand?! Rude, interfering and controlling.

So glad you've got rid!

LiteraryDevil · 30/03/2018 09:42

Yes, it feels very good to be out of the relationship. When I started to breathe a sigh of relief when he went home on a Sunday night I started to question why that way.

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