November 23, 2023
The Price of Generosity: When Dating Gets Expensive
A woman is ending a relationship after eight months of dating, during which her boyfriend consistently paid for everything and is now complaining about a gift she purchased. Despite his insistence on paying, she’s decided not to go on a pre-paid trip. The financial advice columnist suggests she pay her half of the trip cost to clear her conscience, and then firmly end the relationship, avoiding further discussion and focusing on her own feelings. The columnist cautions against allowing partners to consistently pay for everything, as it can
