Money issues can cause a lot of strain in a relationship, especially if one partner is a big spender. In this case, a woman with a high-paying job struggles with her fiancé’s constant demand for expensive items. When she refused to buy him a $350 watch, he threw a fit in public. She followed through on her vow to leave him at the mall and is now wondering if she was in the wrong. Was she justified in her response or was it an overreaction? Read on to find out more.
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♀️ ️ Left my fiancé at the mall after he demanded an expensive watch
Money can be a tricky subject in any relationship, and for one Reddit user, it was the cause of a major argument. The user, a 32-year-old woman, has a high-paying job and often buys her fiancé expensive gifts. However, she draws the line when her fiancé demands that she buy him an expensive watch. After repeatedly asking her to purchase the watch and causing a scene in public, the woman followed through on her warning and left him at the mall. He then proceeded to blow up her phone with angry calls and even involved his friends in the argument. Now, the woman is turning to the internet to ask if she was in the wrong for standing her ground. What do you think? Should she have just given in and purchased the watch, or was she right to stick to her boundaries? Join the debate in the comments below.
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Take control of your finances and your life. NTA
Red flags were waving and she noticed. Not the a-hole.
Don’t marry him! He wants an ATM, not a partner.
Stand your ground! You deserve respect and love, not exploitation.
Commenter questions why OP is with a man with no impulse control, financial sense or respect. Replies suggest that the man may have changed over time, making the issues seem smaller initially.
Run like the wind! ♀️ Don’t let him drain your wallet.
NTA, refusing to spend YOUR money on him is not financial control ♀️
Standing up for yourself is hard, but necessary.
Setting financial boundaries in relationships is crucial.
Partner jobless by choice, treating you like an ATM? NTA
Don’t let anyone guilt trip you. You’re not a cash machine
Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out her fiancé’s immature behavior ♂️
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Don’t do it! Listen to the wise commenter.
Setting boundaries in a relationship is important
Fiancé demands expensive watch, gets left at mall. NTA.
Dating a toddler? NTA stands her ground
Finances are crucial in relationships. NTA for leaving him.
Don’t be a cash cow , time to run girl! ♀️
Partner’s entitled behavior and friends’ support raises financial compatibility concerns
Don’t be manipulated! Live within your means
Don’t marry a toddler! Red flags everywhere.
Break off the engagement. NTA for refusing the demand.
Agreed. You deserve better. #DumpLazyAZZ
Dump the man-child
Setting financial boundaries is normal. Don’t let anyone control you
Entitled exes and their parents: A cautionary tale
Dump the freeloader fiancé and find a real partner
Think twice before saying ‘I do’ to him.
Don’t let materialistic differences ruin your marriage Seek counseling.
Empathetic male commenter supports OP against entitled fiancé
Don’t let anyone treat you like an ATM machine
Not the a**hole, he needs to grow up
Growth and maturity are important in a relationship
Don’t tolerate financial control. You’re NTA for standing up.
Is he really looking for a girlfriend or a sugar mama? #NTA
NTA! You deserve better than being treated like an ATM
Dump him NTA, he sounds ridiculous
Don’t let your partner control your finances . NTA. Consider counseling.
Is financial control a form of abuse? Discuss.
Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for setting boundaries ♀️
Stand your ground! ♀️ It’s time for a reality check.
Financial imbalance is ok, but not lack of financial discipline
Confusion and disbelief: Is this for real?
Financially supporting a grown tantrum-thrower? NTA dodged a bullet
Don’t be a sugar mama! NTA for standing up.
Empowering response to financial control with a touch of humor
Break up and seek therapy. NTA for leaving mall incident.
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Dump him . You deserve better than a demanding jerk.
Curious commenter asks for more details about fiancé’s contribution ☕
Don’t let him use you for your money . NTA.
Dump him! Your partner shouldn’t use you for money.
Don’t let him manipulate you, NTA
Don’t let anyone control your money or you
Dump the needy dude demanding an expensive watch!
♀️ Don’t look back, just run away from that situation.
Dump him and save your money for something better
Stand your ground! Don’t fall for his guilt-tripping games.
Don’t let him turn you into an ATM . NTA.
Kick his greedy a** to the curb
Run, don’t walk, away from this entitled fiancé. ♀️ NTA
