Meet our 29-year-old protagonist, who’s caught in a dilemma that’s got her questioning her own reasonableness. She’s moved back to her hometown for a better job, while her 30-year-old boyfriend remains in the big city, hoping to follow her soon. Our heroine is now house hunting, but with a twist: her dad is offering to help with the down payment. However, her boyfriend is demanding that his name be on the mortgage, or he won’t pay rent when he moves in! Is he being controlling, or does he have a point? Let’s dive into the story!
Back to Hometown
The House Hunt Begins
Dream House, Steep Price
Boyfriend’s Demands
Buy or Not to Buy?
Feeling Controlled
Boyfriend’s Efforts
Left Out?
A Generous Gift
Feeling Unworthy
Drama Unfolds Over Mortgage Demands
Our protagonist is in a pickle: her dad is generously offering to help with the down payment on her dream house, but her boyfriend is being stubborn about having his name on the mortgage. He refuses to pay rent unless he’s on the mortgage, despite not contributing to the down payment. She’s trying to see his side, but can’t help feeling controlled. He’s making efforts to move and propose, but is his demand reasonable? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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