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Should Fiance help with finances

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806mum · 24/12/2024 16:06

Trying to keep this short. I have a child from previous marriage. My fisnce moved into my house. For years I would buy expensive trips and concerts and experiences for both of us. He was unemployed for 1.5 years and I lent him money and paid for food and supplies without being asked. When I bought my house my son and I lived with my sister to save money to put more down to lower the house payment. Fast forward.. my finance moves in with us. My child’s father abandoned him and now I bear all his expenses 100%.. all his activities, traveling, food, his gas and clothes and gear. My Fiance happily pays his 1/2 of the bills. ($1300) a month which is low bc my child and I sacrificed being without a home to helo
lowed that. My expenses are now 10 times my fisnces. Is it unfair for me to ask him to help out a little more so that I can help cover my child’s expenses? I work 3 jobs and as of late my fisnce has been unemployed for 10 months

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806mum · 25/12/2024 02:13

PinkFrogss · 25/12/2024 00:03

But how will you afford to make up the rest of the bill payment that he’s currently paying, if you’re struggling now? Sounds like you’re playing martyr and cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Definitely not playing a martyr bc I worked an extra shift to cover it. So I am not opposed to continue to do so for my piece of mind. Guess most people don’t believe in team work anymore and of course it’s my fault I helped him when he needed it and shouldn’t expect reciprocity

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