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Should dad pay for the present?

28 replies

ScienceNut · 07/11/2019 01:32

I ask as although this is a small thing, I feel it could spiral.

Little girl has been asked to a bday party at the weekend, 6th party since September and first one that has occurred when she is with Dad.

Who buys present and card?

Background, he earns good money, has 3 children, mine is the 3rd. So I get 1/3 of csa for 3 children, (4.5% of gross pay) lives with new partner who also has child (meant csa went down but is another conversation)

I also earn reasonable money and don’t ask for Dad to contribute any more than the csa. I provide all clothes etc for when she is at his (and do all washing)

OP posts:
ScienceNut · 07/11/2019 12:45

Sorted, thanks for the belief that I was in the right and not being unfair

OP posts:
Whattodoabout · 07/11/2019 13:00

He should buy it but don’t be surprised if he refuses. My ex wouldn’t even think to buy a present for a weekend party, he’s never bought anything extra since we split.

Youseethethingis · 07/11/2019 13:05

Glad it’s sorted OP! I hope you can take on board what PPs have said and not worry in future about whether you are being unreasonable.
His time, his dime.

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