Imagine being a new mom, working full time and pulling doubles to support your family while your boyfriend refuses to keep a job. To make matters worse, he’s a chain smoker who demands money for cigarettes. This woman found herself in this exact situation and decided to take matters into her own hands by hiding her tip money from her boyfriend. But when he discovered her secret stash, he accused her of being selfish and dishonest. Let’s dive into this heart-wrenching story.
A Rocky Start to Parenthood

Jobless Boyfriend

Chain Smoker Cravings

Baby in the NICU

Boyfriend’s New Job

Working Doubles, Hiding Tips

Secret Stash Discovered!

Accusations Fly ️

Family Pressure and Fear

Baby’s Oxygen Dependency ️

Childcare Challenges

Feeling Drowned

Grandma to the Rescue! ♀️

A New Beginning

Hope and Freedom

Hiding Money: A Desperate Mom’s Last Resort ♀️
In a desperate attempt to protect her baby and keep her family afloat, this woman hid her tip money from her jobless, chain-smoking boyfriend. When he discovered her secret stash, he accused her of being selfish and dishonest. But with a baby on oxygen and no affordable childcare options, she felt like she was drowning. Thankfully, her grandmother came to the rescue, offering a safe haven and a chance for a new beginning. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…
Commenter defends hiding tip money from jobless boyfriend.
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Commenter advises OP to leave boyfriend for neglecting premature baby

NTA. Protect your money and seek help from social services.

Don’t let anyone guilt-trip you into sharing your hard-earned money.

Commenter calls out jobless addict boyfriend in brutal NTA verdict

Partner’s bad behavior: NTa. Cut your losses and move on.
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NTA. Prioritizing safety for yourself and your baby.

NTA. Prioritizing self and child is important. Boyfriend’s behavior toxic.

Commenter advises woman to prioritize safety and leave deadbeat boyfriend.

Concerned commenter warns of possible drug use in boyfriend’s behavior

Break up or hide better: NTA parents two, not three.

Dump him! You and your baby deserve better.

NTA. You don’t owe him anything just because he’s the father . Family who don’t support you aren’t family .

NTA commenter gives practical advice for woman in toxic relationship

NTA. Leave him. Your child deserves better.

NTA, keep your money. He’s a nightmare

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and advises to reevaluate relationship ❤️

Boyfriend took $7.50, money hidden in tampon box

When hiding your money from your boyfriend isn’t enough ♀️

Supporting those in tough situations , NTA for keeping finances separate

Supportive comment for struggling single mom.

Empathetic reply encourages woman to seek better living situation

Commenter shares personal experience and advises seeking help.

NTA’s advice: Leave him. End of story.
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Dump him! Nicotine withdrawal is not your fault. #NTA

Raising two kids? Not the a**hole, then.

NTA for hiding tip money from jobless boyfriend. Relationship advice given.

Movie reference advises leaving jobless ‘baby man’, NTA

Empathetic user encourages woman to leave abusive partner.

Commenter suggests dumping jobless boyfriend, no replies yet

User calls out OP for financial abuse, suggests ultimatum or seeking family support.

Protect your hard-earned money and prioritize your child

Dating advice with a hint of tough love
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Empathetic commenter offers advice and support for struggling OP

NTA: A tough situation, but partner won’t contribute. ♀️

Survival over selfishness: woman urged to leave jobless boyfriend

Heartwarming support for OP’s financial goals ❤️

NTA calls out boyfriend’s behavior, suggests leaving.

Commenter suggests dumping jobless boyfriend, no objections from replies.

NTA. Ultimatum for jobless boyfriend.

Protect your money from your jobless partner

Protecting her child’s well-being is top priority.

Pregnant woman hides tip money from jobless boyfriend. Comment suggests reaching out to family for help.

NTA advises woman to leave deadweight boyfriend and save secretly

Secure your future. Deposit tips in bank, plan to leave.

Dump him: smoking and expense. Protect children from second-hand smoke.

Positive feedback for OP’s edits

Single mom receives support for deadbeat dad, encourages legal action

Empathetic commenter shares own story of leaving toxic relationship.

BF and family are the a**holes. NTA for hiding tips

Empathetic comment supports single mom’s decision to leave toxic partner
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Heartwarming support for struggling single mother ❤️

Escaping an abusive addict boyfriend. NTA.

Financial privacy in a relationship: NTA or a**hole move?

NTA. Tough love for a jobless boyfriend

Unemployed boyfriend, hidden tip money, and a baby on the way

NTA but reality check: what did you expect?
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User advises OP to get a personal account to avoid BF’s control

Commenter empathizes but deems everyone sucks here, suggests seeking help

Short and not-so-sweet: a blunt breakup suggestion.
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User advises to leave jobless boyfriend for the sake of child

Cut him loose ️ It’s not worth the misery. NTA.

Leave him and his inconsideration. You deserve better.

Empathetic reply urges woman to prioritize her own happiness

Cut ties with loser boyfriend, NTA for hiding tip money

Questioning the parent’s decision and the father’s capability

NTA mom receives support for hiding tip money from jobless boyfriend

Commenter advises leaving jobless, chain-smoking boyfriend for child’s safety

Empowering response to toxic relationship. Leave him and prioritize yourself.

Leave your immature and unsupportive boyfriend for your own sake

Surviving a deadbeat boyfriend: hiding money and risking baby’s health

NTA. Open a secret savings account and prepare for worst-case scenario.

Empathetic advice for struggling single parent dealing with dead weight

NTA: Kick the deadbeat to the curb and protect your money.

Financial independence is key. NTA.

Commenter suggests hiding money and leaving toxic relationship

NTA commenter advises prioritizing baby over jobless boyfriend

Dump him, take him to court for child support.
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NTA commenter offers helpful resources for struggling mother

Protecting your child from an abusive partner: NTA but cautious

Commenter raises valid concern about secondhand smoke and babies

Single mother advised to prioritize her and her child’s happiness

Asserting financial independence in a relationship

Leave him and focus on your son. Toxic environment

Fatherly advice on avoiding deadbeat partners, sympathy for OP.
