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AIBU about how our finances are set up

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Crystal2000 · 11/08/2019 14:29

The way our finances are set up doesn't feel right to me and I'm interested in what the wise people of MN think. My DP and I have been together for 5 years, and we live with my adult DC in my property which is in my name. DP divorced a few years ago when we were already together and after the divorce bought a property in his own name in a cheaper area an hour away (he says so as to have a place for his excess furniture and stuff etc including hobby stuff which needs space). Our bank accounts are separate which I don't have an issue with. Most of his personal finance stuff, bank and card paper work etc is registered to his own property address. What I do have an issue with is that he pays nothing towards the running costs of my home (where he lives with me and my DC) because he says he has to pay for the running costs of his place (which obviously he does). He does however pay for most of our weekly food shopping, which has been the routine we seem to have settled into over the last couple of years. I'm bothered by the fact that he doesn't contribute to the running costs of the house we both live in (apart from food). Any views on this?

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Tooner · 11/08/2019 20:24

He is certainly using you for convenience. He's got a canny little thing going on there. Also while he's living at your home none of his things are being used or worn out like the boiler furniture etc so he won't have to replace them anytime soon whereas you might.

It seems like he is very manipulative, shutting you down when you want to discuss the situation like two adults in a relationship usually would do if there was a problem.

Please stick up for yourself and don't let him take you for a mug.

thecatinthetwat · 11/08/2019 20:41

I've been worried for some time that he'll just up and leave at that point anyway, when he doesn't need to be local for work.

That’s awful op, don’t continue a relationship where you’re made to feel so used.

He sounds stingy, manipulative and unpleasant, so I’m not sure why you would want to be with him anyway.

Tighnabruaich · 11/08/2019 22:15

What are you getting out of this situation? Do you feel loved, cherished, adored?

mummmy2017 · 11/08/2019 22:26

I bet you do all the housework too just because it is your house?

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