AIBU to ask for a contribution towards the food bill

[Silentwhisper93]

Hi all. Im a single mum to one. I’ve been with my boyfriend 2 years and he has been spending a lot of time with us more recently due to his work hours being more flexible which is great! However with him being round more I’m spending more on food like top up shops etc. I do work but receive no help from my daughter dad so I’m not exactly rolling in it . Am I being unreasonable to ask for a contribution towards my weekly food shop? I was only thinking about £20 a week. I feel really cheeky asking but I’ve just noticed that extra spend. He’s very generous and will take us out for tea, pay for our days out and treat my daughter as his own. AIBU to ask for anything? If yes, how can I word this? I find stuff like this quite embarrassing

Just ask.
It will be a good test of his character.

If he's taking you out and paying for meals and days out I wouldn't bother with £20 a month as he's probably spending more than that on you both.

Depends on how many times you he pays to take you and your daughter out?

once or twice a week, he probably contributes more than £20 a week

once or twice a month , then should be up for discussion

Does he still live at his parents house and get his laundry done by his mum?

There's a hint of cocklodger about this man.

Only a bad guest doesn't recognise that hosting costs money in utilities and food and doesn't either contribute food and/or drink. And if he's more of a partner than a guest, why isn't he contributing to rent and bills too?