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CodeBlaMeVi

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I am at a crossroads right now in relations to my lady, the mother of my child. We moved in together in January, primarily because of me wanting to unite my family. I had plans of her working and me finding a stable job because I was living off of student loans then so we can have money in the bank. She goes ahead and quit her job because of whatever reasons knowing we're going into scary waters. Just haven't been active with anything since. She took a school loan a couple years ago and it has been an issue with her, her financial aid (she qualifies for) and the school since. It is pretty much July and she got a BS job at Fridays at the airport but quit that. I gave my blessings because it was a hassle and cost too much just to work there but hasn't been on her grind to find something else.

I work a POS job ($11/hr in fukking Miami) right now but I am actively looking for greener pastures. The expenses are killing me slowly and the money has dried up so it is paycheck to paycheck and it is still not enough.

So, my issue is if she doesn't start actively looking for something then I am beginning to seriously consider dropping this relationship. The hook is our son and the man in me can't leave him hanging. However, I didn't sign up to do this alone.

How would you dudes go about this predicament?
 

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Bad finances are a serious strain on a relationship. Only solution is to get out there and hustle. (Im not talking drugs :beli:)
Get some sort of secondary income coming in
Network for a better gig
and for God's sake put a handle on wifey's reckless decisions.
 

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Come at her humbly with the numbers... Like how much is going out... Line by line...and how much is coming in...
She may not have a clue about financial education...

Maybe y'all can look into paid apprenticeships offered by your city or state... That way you can make money while you learn...
:sadcam: ... It's gonna be rough though
 

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What's the average age between you and your lady?
Cause if you guys are hella young, hang in there because this bullshyt will eventually pass.
I'm 26 and she's 24. I have a degree and can't afford to get certified in shyt because of the current financial issues.
 

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Bad finances are a serious strain on a relationship. Only solution is to get out there and hustle. (Im not talking drugs :beli:)
Get some sort of secondary income coming in
Network for a better gig
and for God's sake put a handle on wifey's reckless decisions.
My logic is I shouldn't have to say anything and it should be an innate inspiration to go out and seriously grind for us. She's sleep now. She's a grinder but since she quit her first gig, she's been on this too long of a fukking vacation.
 

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I'm 26 and she's 24. I have a degree and can't afford to get certified in shyt because of the current financial issues.
Bro, you need to sit down with her and have an adult discussion about the situation.
It seems like she's financially immature.
Give her the facts and hope she rides with you and not them "people" our sistas like to turn to when they're fed up with us.
 

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I am at a crossroads right now in relations to my lady, the mother of my child. We moved in together in January, primarily because of me wanting to unite my family. I had plans of her working and me finding a stable job because I was living off of student loans then so we can have money in the bank. She goes ahead and quit her job because of whatever reasons knowing we're going into scary waters. Just haven't been active with anything since. She took a school loan a couple years ago and it has been an issue with her, her financial aid (she qualifies for) and the school since. It is pretty much July and she got a BS job at Fridays at the airport but quit that. I gave my blessings because it was a hassle and cost too much just to work there but hasn't been on her grind to find something else.

I work a POS job ($11/hr in fukking Miami) right now but I am actively looking for greener pastures. The expenses are killing me slowly and the money has dried up so it is paycheck to paycheck and it is still not enough.

So, my issue is if she doesn't start actively looking for something then I am beginning to seriously consider dropping this relationship. The hook is our son and the man in me can't leave him hanging. However, I didn't sign up to do this alone.

How would you dudes go about this predicament?

there's your problem right there.
 

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I am at a crossroads right now in relations to my lady, the mother of my child. We moved in together in January, primarily because of me wanting to unite my family. I had plans of her working and me finding a stable job because I was living off of student loans then so we can have money in the bank. She goes ahead and quit her job because of whatever reasons knowing we're going into scary waters. Just haven't been active with anything since. She took a school loan a couple years ago and it has been an issue with her, her financial aid (she qualifies for) and the school since. It is pretty much July and she got a BS job at Fridays at the airport but quit that. I gave my blessings because it was a hassle and cost too much just to work there but hasn't been on her grind to find something else.

I work a POS job ($11/hr in fukking Miami) right now but I am actively looking for greener pastures. The expenses are killing me slowly and the money has dried up so it is paycheck to paycheck and it is still not enough.

So, my issue is if she doesn't start actively looking for something then I am beginning to seriously consider dropping this relationship. The hook is our son and the man in me can't leave him hanging. However, I didn't sign up to do this alone.

How would you dudes go about this predicament?

Cant do much if any with that and she quit her job :snoop:
 

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She's looking to be housewife, breh.
I mean, assuming you talked to her about it and she's still not out there hustling for work?
Oh wait, you're the man of the house. You're supposed to support the family, right?
:beli:
But I bet $1,000 when she gave birth she was on that "I'll do anything for my child" shyt, right?
But "anything" don't include busting her flabby ass to get that milk money.
:beli:
Give this chic a reality check or you're gonna have to move it along.
Get your situation right, then get your kid.
Easier said than done, though.
:ld:
 
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