A woman shared her disturbing story on Reddit, revealing how her fiancé’s behavior changed after she received a 30% raise, surpassing his income.
The woman, 33, explained that her fiancé, 37, had always insisted on separate finances. However, with her newfound success, he began exploiting her increased earnings. Whenever she refused to pay for his meals or his friends’, he’d snidely remark, “The 30% is why.”
Tired of being tricked into paying, she set boundaries before a dinner outing with his friends. “I told him from the start I wasn’t paying for their food,” she said.
But her fiancé didn’t respect her wishes. Mid-meal, he whispered that she would cover everyone’s bill, citing her higher income. Her anger simmered, but she remained calm, waiting for the bills to arrive.
When the moment came, she paid her share and discreetly left the restaurant, leaving her fiancé with the remaining bill. His subsequent calls and texts asked where she was, and she explained her frustration.
The situation escalated into a heated argument, with her fiancé labeling her “selfish,” “irrational,” and “cheap.” His friends, though silent, allegedly expressed disappointment in her behavior, advising him to reassess their relationship.
This unsettling tale raises concerns about entitlement and financial manipulation in relationships. The woman’s courage in standing up for herself serves as a powerful reminder that earning more doesn’t equate to being responsible for others’ expenses.
Her story sparks important questions: Should financial success be a reason for resentment in relationships? Can setting boundaries be misinterpreted as being selfish? The conversation begins.
