Imagine being the breadwinner for your relationship for nearly 8 years, supporting your partner who frequently quits jobs, only for them to inherit some money and suddenly demand an itemized report of every dime spent. That’s the situation one woman found herself in when her partner’s father passed away, leaving him with a modest inheritance. Despite always clearing purchases with her partner, even when it was her money, she now faces a new level of scrutiny.
Years of Financial Support

Inheritance Money Enters the Scene

A Sudden Change of Attitude

The Double Standard

A Bitter Response

Taking Matters into Her Own Hands

Mutual Anger

Lease and Tenant Rights

No Marriage, No Kids

The Legal Side

Separate Accounts

Moving Plans

Dividing the Money

Paying His Share

A Wakeup Call

UPDATE 2: A Change of Heart

Inheritance Money : A Test of Love and Trust
In a whirlwind of emotions, this woman found herself questioning her partner’s loyalty and trust after he demanded an expense report for his newly inherited money. After years of being the breadwinner and making financial decisions together, she couldn’t help but feel betrayed by his sudden change of attitude. But after some tough conversations and a wakeup call, her partner seems to have had a change of heart, paying off debts and sharing the inheritance. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this rollercoaster of a situation…
Demanding an expense report after years of support? Fair or petty?
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Inheritance drama: Give ultimatum to contribute or move out

Dump him! You deserve better than a mooching boyfriend.

Demanding an expense report after years of support? NTA wins.

Curious about the commenter’s relationship status and advice

Commenter questions recent increase in rude behavior due to COVID.

NTA for demanding an expense report. Your partner is a leech.

Questioning the relationship after supporting for years. #NTA

Let him track his own money . He’ll learn.

Don’t be an A to yourself, ditch the awful guy.

Partner won’t split bills after being supported for years. NTA

Partner’s entitlement to finances causes tension. NTA stands firm.

NTA. Supporting him was fair, but now he’s selfish.

Is this a cheeky way of saying dump him?

Short and not so sweet: ‘Get out’

Setting boundaries and sharing expenses equally, NTA.

NTA suggests using money for divorce, but no marriage involved

Self-reflection and advice on asking for money back

Partner’s financial irresponsibility leads to NTA’s justified reaction

Dump the selfish mooch? NTA, but maybe consider it.

A video response discussing emotional and financial issues in relationships.

Partner needs to get better, end the relationship for both.

Set boundaries and stop enabling. No joint account needed.

Not the a**hole for setting up account and relinquishing control.

Not the a**hole! It’s about time he contributes equally.

Roommate gets a job or gets kicked out.

Demanding an expense report after years of being a provider

Questioning the motives behind the relationship.

Ungrateful househusband causing financial strain? Separate finances and bills.

Commenter calls out unhealthy dynamic in blunt terms
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Curious about the reason for staying in the relationship?
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Managing money together? Split the bills and knit-picking yourself!

Supporting a partner with mental health issues is tough. NTA.

Is the relationship one-sided financially? NTA for asking.

OP’s partner doesn’t contribute financially and treats them poorly. NTA

Curious why commenter is still with the loser.

Split expenses and run: a**hole wants expense report after years

NTA! Divorce the sorry bastard already!

Stand up for yourself and don’t let him use you financially.
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Commenter suggests a cross stitch quote about magical dicks

Partner won’t contribute equally, deal breaker uncovered. Time to leave?

NTA suggests leaving without breaking the lease, go on sabbatical

Fairness in finances: Splitting expenses with an inherited roommate

Commenter questions why OP is with a jobless leech.

Splitting bills in half could help in this marriage.

NTA stands up to job-bouncing relative, wishes them luck

Not the a**hole for stopping support of this person.

Dump the loser and his spreadsheets. You deserve better ♀️

Not the a**hole and rightfully so angry

Money can reveal a lot about a person’s character

Commenter supports OP and eagerly awaits updates

Financial independence is key. Separate bank accounts recommended. NTA.

Is he a freeloader? Job search advice sparks discussion.

NTA comment suggests leaving the loser partner.

Supportive reply receives validation from other comments

NTA, but you deserve better. ♀️

Partner called out for being lazy and entitled

NTA requests expense report to teach partner financial responsibility.

Stop being an ATM. Split expenses 50/50. Don’t enable.

Leave now while he can’t complain about money. #NTA

Questioning the commenter’s choice of partner and offering support.
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Ex-spouse shares experience with entitled partners. ♀️

Ending a financially abusive relationship after 8 years.

OP’s partner is toxic, seek help and leave them.

NTA. Give him HIS money and tell him to GTFO

You deserve better than this lazy a**hole.

Free yourself from the millstone. NTA

Demanding expense report after years of support, NTA.

Splitting expenses evenly going forward after total a**hole move

Curious about the backstory…

Demanding an expense report? Make sure he manages his money.

Partner’s selfishness with inheritance raises concerns about future finances.

A potential love connection sparks in the comment section

Partner is lazy and selfish, NTA for wanting change ⚠️

Commenter advises OP to leave selfish, lazy partner.
