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SAHM partner is annoyed every time he's sends me money…

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TeaBookcats · 17/06/2024 08:29

My partner and I agreed that I would be a SAHM until our daughter was 3. He owns very well, money is not a concern at all. He boasts about his earnings. He has multiple streams of income. His bills are split with his mum, who owns half of his property. So his outgoing are very low.

He didn't want me to have financial access to his money so every month he would give me a set amount. This month I'm a little bit low, which he knows so I've asked for my money 2 days early. He asks why and he will send it in his own time, I usually have to ask him repeatedly. It seems that every time I ask for money, regardless of whether it is early or not he becomes very moody and critises my spending. It isn't a large amount. He's always spending a large amount on unnecessary things, we currently have a sauna built in our garden, for him but was reluctant to get our daughter a £2.50 toy grabber from Sealife center, which we had free tickets for.

I'm currently looking for work however, I am very restricted as his hobbies and work take up 90% of the week. No family to help with nursery pick up and drop-offs. He won't sacrifice any of his time. I do enjoy being home with my little one.

Does anyone else have a similar issue? I have tried to speak to him but it goes over his head.

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Azerothi · 17/06/2024 08:58

I know you have implied it but do you actually live with this current boyfriend? I am finding it very hard to believe, and depressing, that women still get their children in this very precarious position with these uncaring boyfriends. As an aside, as a boyfriend it is totally up to him what he spends his money on.

What was he like before you planned a baby with him?

WithACatLikeTread · 17/06/2024 09:02

Is there a possibility of saving a little each money for a running away fund?

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 17/06/2024 09:04

He's financially abusive. Leave him and file for child maintenance if you can.

GoldDuster · 17/06/2024 09:05

This is as unreasonable as you feel it is, and more. He is taking the p*ss out of you, and you are in a situation with very little power. He has it all.

He is annoyed and moody when he has to give you money on purpose, this is to teach you not to ask. It's financial abuse, and this usually escalates.

You know when you talk to him about it and it "goes over his head"? It doesn't. He understands very clearly what you're talking about, because he is in control of the situation and it suits him very well. Why would he change things? He's fine.

I'd personally start planning my exit, you will need to get yourself back into employment in order to support yourself and your child, and get back in control of your own life. It is clear that he has no intentions for you other than childcare and housekeeper, cook and companion, all on his terms.

Speak to Women's Aid and get some advice, you're going to need a plan to get out.

caffelattetogo · 17/06/2024 09:06

Save up a running away fund a bit at a time, and then go.

BodenCardiganNot · 17/06/2024 09:09

You have been posting threads here about him for years.
Please gather enough courage now to start the ball rolling to leave him.
And whatever else you do, make sure you don't have another baby with him.

ClonedSquare · 17/06/2024 09:13

No, I've never been in this situation. I'm a SAHM but it was always agreed from the start that this meant all money was joint and I had free access to it without having to justify spending. I also wouldn't ever have agreed to it without being married, but that's moot now for you.

He's financially controlling you, you need to get your own money as you can't trust him to do what's fair. You are both contributing to the family in the way you agreed, he doesn't get to keep all the money for himself and dole it out as and when he feels like it.

HcbSS · 17/06/2024 11:39

You need to find full time work and leave. As PP have pointed out, you have posted before. He won't change.

pontipinemum · 17/06/2024 11:44

He sounds like a prick. Ye agreed for you to be a SAHM. So it should be pooled finances not you getting an allowance! That's not the default that I say, but in your situation that is the fairest way.

Itsallok · 23/07/2024 09:09

Yet another one. I despair about my own sex. What's wrong with women. Why do they do this?

Daisy12Maisie · 31/07/2024 20:46

You are being treated badly. Even my 15 year old son is given an allowance and I don't criticise or take any interest in what he spends it on.

So an "entitled to" calculation to see if you would be better off financially without him.

I think you should try and get back to work even if it's part time and even if the nursery/ child minder fees eat up your wages. It's worth it for career progression and pension.!

ManhattanPopcorn · 02/10/2024 21:45

You're essentially a single parent. What, exactly, does he bring to the table?

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