How do others do it? I struggle with this. I earn just under 20k a year so a fairly low salary, my boyfriend who I live with usually earns min wage but is only working PT at the moment due to his workplace having to cut hours.
He likes to go out to eat and for drinks every couple of days but I feel like it’s too much. Out to eat I would say once a week tops is affordable for me as in going for a meal. I don’t drink alcohol so it’s not an issue but he likes craft beers which aren’t cheap.
I feel like a killjoy sometimes saying no I can’t afford it etc but you’ve got to have a budget haven’t you?
Trust me if I were wealthy I’d be out to eat every night as I’m not keen on cooking.
We’ve just been for a night away and I paid for our transport, hotel, a meal last night and breakfast this morning as well as a couple of drinks. So I asked him to pay for our lunch, I know he isn’t working much but it’s only fair that he pays for some isn’t it?
It’s his pints which rack the cost up. I’ve had to say no sorry I can’t afford to buy any more drinks etc. And I feel like I’m being tight, but there needs to be a limit.
How do others do it in a relationship?