We all know that debt can be a major source of stress in relationships, but what happens when one partner tries to take advantage of the other’s generosity? Meet our hero, a 29-year-old man who despises debt and has worked hard to pay off his own loans. His girlfriend, also 29, has a mountain of debt and a carefree attitude towards it. In an effort to help her, he offers her a deal to live rent-free in his house until her debts are paid off. But things take a shocking turn when he discovers she’s been hiding a dirty little secret…
The Debt-Hating Hero ♂️

The Girlfriend’s Carefree Attitude

The Generous Offer

The Comprehensive Plan

The Shocking Discovery

The Dirty Secret Revealed

The Ultimatum

The Fallout ️

The Backlash

The Hero’s Struggles

The Appreciation

The Gold!

The Decision

The Lesson Learned

The Unraveling of a Relationship
Our hero’s world came crashing down when he discovered his girlfriend’s shocking secret. Instead of using his generosity to pay off her debts, she let them go into default, expecting him to foot the bill when they got married. Faced with this betrayal, he gave her an ultimatum: pay off her debt, pay him back, or leave. She chose to leave, and now he’s left to deal with the fallout from friends and family who accuse him of being too controlling. But he stands firm in his decision, knowing he deserves a partner who loves him for who he is, not his money. Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional rollercoaster…
NTA. She sees you as her interest-free, never-repay bank . Run!

NTA. Run. She’s treating you like a bank, not a partner

NTA. Girlfriend using him as a debt escape plan

Generous offer rejected for using him as debt escape plan

Debt-free sounds great, but not necessarily achievable while having fun

NTA for upholding the deal, GF is TA for defaulting.

NTA. Gold digging is real Major red flag

NTA for kicking out girlfriend who broke their deal.

Taking on debt for someone else? NTA takes action

NTA but reconsider marriage?
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Financial trust is key to a successful relationship. NTA

NTA. Offering a strong financial future, she’s wrong for assuming. Stick to your guns
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Maturely coming up with a plan or controlling? NTA verdict.

NTA! Don’t marry her, she’s using you as a plan

Girlfriend’s family forcing him to pay debt, NTA.

Girlfriend used him to pay off debt and expected more. NTA

NTA. Money issues can ruin relationships. Cut your losses now.

NTA. Partner using you as a debt escape plan

Financial incompatibility causes breakup, NTA according to comment.

Agreement broken, girlfriend kicked out. NTA wins

Commenter does a 180 after reading shocking debt plan. NTA.
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Run! She sees you as a bank and avoids financial responsibility
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Debt tied to equity is different than credit card debt

NTA. A success story of a couple paying off debt together

NTA, girlfriend used him as a debt escape plan

OP sets a mature boundary for the relationship, but girlfriend disrespects. NTA

NTA kicks out girlfriend for lying about debt and lacking integrity

Sarcastic comment gets NTA judgment. Debt is a deal-breaker

NTA kicks out girlfriend using him as debt escape plan

NTA offers girlfriend debt-free life, gets kicked out instead

Commenter advises to break off with girlfriend due to financial incompatibility

Generosity backfired: Man kicks out girlfriend for debt escape plan

NTA gave girlfriend a good deal, but she lied and freeloaded

Don’t be a doormat! Stand up for yourself.

NTA wants a convo about future, yeet relationship if incompatible

Commenter advises to ditch girlfriend for using him as debt scapegoat

NTA offers financial support but gets used as a debt escape plan

Commenter calls out obvious situation, defends poster as NTA.

Taking responsibility for debts after moving out

Commenter expresses disbelief and anger towards girlfriend’s actions.

Reasonable conditions to help her, accused of selfishness. NTA.

Partner lied, manipulated, and disrespected. NTA for kicking out.

NTA. Financial compatibility is crucial for a healthy relationship.

NTA commenter advises to dump girlfriend before financial ruin

Financially incompatible couple, NTA, cut your losses

NTA for not wanting to be used as a debt escape plan. GF’s lack of consideration and honesty is concerning

NTA for kicking out girlfriend who used him as debt escape plan . Advice: prenup and separate finances.

NTA. Run! She’s using you as a debt escape plan.
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NTA suggests financial advisor and therapist before living together/marriage.

Generous offer turned down, dodged a bullet.

Offered debt help, not a free ride. NTA

Dump her and move on
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Gold digger alert. NTA takes action.

Encouraging reply to someone who deserves better ❤
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Partner offers financial help, commenter supports. Entitled ex-girlfriend criticized.

Commenter agrees with OP’s decision to break up with entitled girlfriend.
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NTA defends privacy and criticizes entitled opinions.
