Meet our protagonist, a 29-year-old man, who grew up as an immigrant and faced financial struggles throughout his life. His parents always prioritized education, but sadly, they passed away before realizing their dream of owning a house. Now, he’s engaged to a 27-year-old woman from a wealthy background. When her parents offer to gift the couple a house for their wedding, things take an unexpected turn.
The Struggling Past
The Unfulfilled Dream
The Wealthy Fiancée
The Couple’s Journey
The Income Difference
The Generous Wedding Gift
The Catch
The Insult
The Stand
The Prenup Conversation
The Personal Desire
The Shared Finances
The Unequal Treatment
The Apology
The Compromise
The Resolution
A House Divided: The Compromise
After facing unequal treatment and a heated argument, our protagonist and his fiancée find a compromise. They agree to share ownership of the house, with her parents covering 75% of the cost and him using his savings for the remaining 25%. With both names on the title, they call her parents and present their plan. Despite initial grumbles, the parents agree, and for now, the situation seems resolved.
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“NTA. They want a prenup, you want a house you own. “
“NTA – I wouldn’t live in a house that was just owned by my wife and vice versa and I 100% have a real world example. Stick to your guns, either it’s a gift for both of you under both your names, or just buy your own house and fulfill that lifelong dream.”
Engaging perspective on accepting a house as a ‘gift’ from in-laws
NTA. Insulting gift, fiancee taking parents’ side. Discuss with her.
NAH. It’s reasonable to decline a house gift and protect your own property
Insulting wedding gift , no rights to home . NTA.
Gift or not, it’s clear they’re not on your side. NTA.
Gifts without strings attached. Putting you in your place
NTA. Get a good lawyer to look over the prenup. It’s important to protect your assets and start off on the right foot.
Preserving cultural heritage at the wedding
NTA. Decline the gift and work towards owning your own
Don’t live in a house you don’t own! Risky situation!
“Gift” only for daughter, no equity as a couple. NTA
Preventing future disputes: parents’ concern for daughter’s well-being ❤️
Racist exclusion of Pakistani traditions? Not cool! Embrace diversity!
Reasonable requests from both sides
NTA. Protect yourself legally and reconsider your future with her.
NTA. Protect your interests and consult a lawyer before signing.
Dad’s upset at me for being ‘ungrateful’ about house
NAH. Marriages can go bad. In-laws want to protect assets.
Debating the fine line between racism and extreme racism
NTA. Revealing true colors of partner’s family. Walk away.
NTA: Run away from this!
Think twice before marrying into a racist family. NTA!
NTA: It’s not just about the couple, it’s about fairness
Commenter claims rigged system made wealthy people, supports OP (NTA)
“No way I’d accept a house with invisible strings attached! “
NTA – Refusing to live in a house you don’t own
Money, divorce, and a house? That’s a tough prenup situation…
OP’s fiancée uncomfortable with comments about her and her parents
“Understanding racism: biases vs. outright discrimination”
