Financial Split

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I've been with my partner for 18 months. He has a 9 year old daughter from a previous relationship who doesn't live with him. I don't have any children.

Last year, we went on 2 holidays. One was DP and I (we split the cost 50/50) and then he took his DD away (he paid) and I went on a holiday with a friend (I paid).

This year, DP and I were supposed to be going away in May but it was cancelled. We also have a week booked in Wales at the end of August, self catering and we are taking his DD. Should I be paying 50/50 for this holiday too? I've already paid 50/50 for the accommodation but last night he said should we split the petrol and food 50/50 too? (Added complication is that I am veggie and they are meat eaters, so my food is cheaper).

Also now thinking about what we do on days out and at meals out - do I pay 50/50 for those too?

Just wondering what people's thoughts are?

There was no imbalance of fianance and the trip was discussed and planned together, but we did not discuss who was paying. I assumed he would pay his costs and he assumed I would pay his costs. I assumed fairness and he assumed he had a golden cock.

But you are right about assumptions and its not a mistake Id make again.

@JessStu

If you date a partner who already has a child then that child is part of the package. If you don't want to accept that then you shouldn't date men with children.

Men should pay for their children. Not their girlfriends.

Men should pay for their children. Not their girlfriends.

The entitled attitude is laughable.