Hey Guys...
I spoke about my boyfriend in the other thread, but I am having a relationship problem I would like your advice about. My boyfriend is becoming cheap, and I don't know how to confront him about this without seeming... greedy?
When we first started dating we would take turns paying for dates. He would get one, I would get the next one. This isn't something we agreed to, but it is something I did because our living situations are different. We both have decent jobs, but I have less bills than him, and he has a teenager. (I know she is expensive. lol)
He would ask me out, and I would just pay the bill when it came... . He would look shocked and say, "thanks".
Or if we went to the movies he would buy the tickets, and I would buy the snacks. (I like a lot of snacks, and I know they can be expensive)
Lately though he is getting comfortable. He doesn't want to date as much, and if we do, he looks for me to pick up the tab, or contribute something, always. (like a least the tip) At first, he didn't do this.
I don't mind contributing. I have shown him that. However, I don't want to always have to.
Am I wrong for that?
My mother AND Brother warned me about this. When you give a man an inch, they will take a mile! Why would he start taking advantage like that?
I never call him asking for money or help. Shouldn't he appreciate that? Shouldn't that be rewarded?
Now it seems like he thinks he doesn't have to do anything for me, or just do nice things.
When trying to be independent backfires, eh?
#HelpPlease
He'd be a damn fool to stop you from giving him money and vice versa, I'd say.
