Grrr! I just need a place to vent.
My boyf is so stingey when it comes to money. He will chase me for my share of £ when he has bought something for the house (that we both live in), yet whenever I buy something for the house he is never in a rush to contribute his share.
He insists that we always split the bill 50:50 when we go out for a meal (don't get me wrong I'm not expecting to have everything paid for me, and I like to treat him too, but sometimes before we've even left for the meal he will say things like "we're going halves on this, yeah?" - which just kills the mood a little for me)
Sometimes when I have to work a late shift I will surprise him by sending some money to his account with a little "treat yourself x" note, nothing wild, but just so that his takeaway of choice is on me. It makes me feel good to treat others every now and then.
I've had a long, difficult day at work today (NHS) and he told me to stop by McDonalds or something on my way home to treat myself.... I've told him I can't really justify spending that money tonight because I've spent a lot on fuel and car bills (MOT) this month. Until I get paid next week I'm having to live very frugally. I told him this, to which he replied "ok just have a sandwich when you get in" - and here I am eating a cheese sandwich for my dinner.
I guess I just feel a bit like ??? could he not have sent me £10 to get this McDonalds that he so desperately wanted me to treat myself to?
He has a well paying job in a good industry. For context he is absolutely fine for money, and has recently received a significant ££ sum of inheritance.
aibu? His attitude towards money is starting to bother me.