A 32-year-old lady went to Reddit for assistance after a recurring issue with her 39-year-old partner and his two kids left her feeling angry and taken advantage of.
The couple had been together for nine months, enjoying frequent dinner outings with the kids. But a pattern developed where the girlfriend would be left to pay the bills because the boyfriend would “forget” his credit card.
She was understanding at first, but as the months passed and she found herself having to pay for several dinners by herself, she came to the realization that the financial burden was too great to handle.
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Commenters on Reddit chimed in, pointing out that the boyfriend might be exploiting her financially and recommending that she reconsider the relationship.
Everyone was wondering if she had a right to leave the dinner or if she ought to have paid and dealt with the matter afterwards. A more extensive discussion about financial responsibilities and relationship boundaries was started by this incident. Where is the line drawn?