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Boyfriend wants me to put his car under my car insurance

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CrossingBoundaries007 · 21/06/2024 04:52

Sorry for the log post. First for the backstory I have been dating this he's really nice, kind, affectionate, not stingy etc. He has expressed a desire to to marry me. He is divorced with 3 kids.

The issue is that when we met he told me about his bad credit. I wasn't really sure why but he had some debt, so hasn't been able to get a mortgage but he is self employed (contractor) earns comfortably so he's been trying to pay it off.

The issue now is recently he's found it hard to pay his bills. He works hard but the contacts have not been as consistent and many don't pay as well as before. He's just told me he can't pay his car insurance which was really high and he can't pay his rent and he pays the rent of his ex wife ) (in full) who the children live with and he has a child in a fee private school school fees is around 7k. He never discussed his choice to put his child in private school with me he just told me after the fact and that's a big part of my he has large outgoings. He's now finding it hard to pay that also.

The insurance company have cancelled his insurance for not paying and he really needs his car to drive to work which can be very far away sometimes.

i want to help him I suggested speaking to citizens advice etc but he's suggested I put his car under my name so he can continue to drive it. He has about 12 points on his licence (speeding) and is at risk of losing his licence which he's going to court for to appeal.

I feel bad for him but what would you wise ladies do in this situation. A I being unreasonable to say no. I'm a single mum btw.

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Justkeepingplatesspinning · 23/06/2024 18:45

I'm glad you've ended things @CrossingBoundaries007
You replied to me that you weren't sure if it was actually abusive behaviour. Hopefully speaking with women's aid and doing the freedom programme will help you to know for sure. From what you said, it sounds as though it was.

Ladymeade · 23/06/2024 21:38

As a "totter" unless he can demonstrate that losing his licence will cause exceptional hardship he is going to be disqualified .....

TwinklyRoseTurtle · 24/06/2024 11:22

100% all red flags as you’re now aware OP- it’s tough when people hide it so well, now it’s over don’t be surprised if he becomes more verbally abusive/desperate and even threatens suicide… just know what he does is not your fault and he’s just trying to play on your emotions, I know you don’t want to block him but I feel that’s what it will come too x

Nanaof1 · 24/06/2024 23:29

CrossingBoundaries007 · 23/06/2024 11:21

Yes, it's a savings scheme.

Are you sure it isn't a pyramid scheme? Something about it just doesn't sit with me. Someone tried that with my DH many, many years ago, as a way to "make good money with minimal investment". Luckily, he politely declined.

I am glad you are listening to posters.
I am going to bet that his next move will be to love-bomb you and try and get you to marry him.

Keep being strong for yourself and your child. This guy, if given a chance, will happily drag you into the abyss with him.

CrossingBoundaries007 · 25/06/2024 05:57

Nanaof1 · 24/06/2024 23:29

Are you sure it isn't a pyramid scheme? Something about it just doesn't sit with me. Someone tried that with my DH many, many years ago, as a way to "make good money with minimal investment". Luckily, he politely declined.

I am glad you are listening to posters.
I am going to bet that his next move will be to love-bomb you and try and get you to marry him.

Keep being strong for yourself and your child. This guy, if given a chance, will happily drag you into the abyss with him.

No, it's not a pyramid scheme. I t's just a means of saving money, totally legit.

Yes he's tried to get us to talk since then, but I know what it will lead to, so I'm doing the needful. Like you said, I need to be strong for myself and my child.

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LittleGreenDragons · 25/06/2024 09:03

Well done for continuing to keep him at bay. You've got this Flowers

Runki · 25/06/2024 09:26

Hope you're okay. ❤️

TomatoSandwiches · 25/06/2024 09:37

CrossingBoundaries007 · 25/06/2024 05:57

No, it's not a pyramid scheme. I t's just a means of saving money, totally legit.

Yes he's tried to get us to talk since then, but I know what it will lead to, so I'm doing the needful. Like you said, I need to be strong for myself and my child.

Well done, I'm sure despite all of us being in agreement and supporting you It can't be easy to cut him off but this time next year you will be glad you did.

Ohnobackagain · 25/06/2024 10:14

@CrossingBoundaries007 I hope you are doing ok. If his child is kicked out of school please don’t feel guilty. This savings scheme thing is crazy - that’s £2k a month out of his income - he needs to stop. Ok he might lose some interest or bonus but he ought to be able to get his money back. I’m all in favour of making pension contributions and saving but that has to go on pause or be reduced when money is tight. All of his issues are on him/his decisions and nothing to do with you. Please don’t be tempted to help or even discuss further. I hope he paid you back everything he has owed you from the past 😔.

pikkumyy77 · 25/06/2024 13:04

The savings scheme is no different from a man choosing to fund his mortgage each month and then poormouthing to his gf about how he is skint and begging her to subsidize his children’s private school fees. That is what is going in. He was robbing you to stash money in his savings scheme.

Feelsodrained · 25/06/2024 14:07

pikkumyy77 · 25/06/2024 13:04

The savings scheme is no different from a man choosing to fund his mortgage each month and then poormouthing to his gf about how he is skint and begging her to subsidize his children’s private school fees. That is what is going in. He was robbing you to stash money in his savings scheme.

This. Of course he can stop paying in. He just cancels his direct debit or standing order. He will no doubt lose interest or bonuses accrued but yes he can stop his savings plan and clear the school fees arrears and pay his insurance. The fact that he would rather scrounge from you than do that says a LOT

Plantheads5 · 25/06/2024 14:32

Feelsodrained · 25/06/2024 14:07

This. Of course he can stop paying in. He just cancels his direct debit or standing order. He will no doubt lose interest or bonuses accrued but yes he can stop his savings plan and clear the school fees arrears and pay his insurance. The fact that he would rather scrounge from you than do that says a LOT

'Cos he thinks she's an awful mug, that's why!

JoBoJoBo · 25/06/2024 16:12

CrossingBoundaries007 · 21/06/2024 05:02

Why shouldn't I help, stupid question i know 🙈

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Normally people loose their driving licence if they have 11 points.As he is due in court he will definitely lose his licence.He sounds totally irresponsible with finances and driving.Steer clear .

Shade17 · 26/06/2024 08:59

JoBoJoBo · 25/06/2024 16:12

Normally people loose their driving licence if they have 11 points.As he is due in court he will definitely lose his licence.He sounds totally irresponsible with finances and driving.Steer clear .

It’s 12 points and a totting up ban is no way a certainty with a decent barrister who can prepare the appropriate hardship plea.

CrossingBoundaries007 · 26/06/2024 12:45

Ohnobackagain · 25/06/2024 10:14

@CrossingBoundaries007 I hope you are doing ok. If his child is kicked out of school please don’t feel guilty. This savings scheme thing is crazy - that’s £2k a month out of his income - he needs to stop. Ok he might lose some interest or bonus but he ought to be able to get his money back. I’m all in favour of making pension contributions and saving but that has to go on pause or be reduced when money is tight. All of his issues are on him/his decisions and nothing to do with you. Please don’t be tempted to help or even discuss further. I hope he paid you back everything he has owed you from the past 😔.

Yes he paid back everything, it was just the part about me having to ask and them him being rude about me asking that got to me especially when I had left the money with him longer than agreed to give him time. 😔

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CrossingBoundaries007 · 26/06/2024 12:46

@Ohnobackagain and thanks I'm ok, moving on strong.

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