Imagine this: You’re invited on a double date with your partner and her friends. She hands you cash and asks you to pretend to pay for her drinks all night. Would you play along? One man found himself in this exact situation and his decision has sparked a heated debate. Let’s delve into the story that has everyone talking…
An Unusual Request

Playing Pretend

The Financial Arrangement

The Shocking Revelation

Feeling Inadequate

The Realization

The Big Fight

Standing His Ground ️

The Aftermath ⚡

The Cold Shoulder ❄️

The Lingering Doubt

The Great Pretender or The Stand-Up Guy? ️
In a tale that’s got everyone talking, a man refused to pretend to be his girlfriend’s ‘ATM’ during a double date. The couple had always maintained financial independence in their relationship, but his girlfriend’s request to ‘play pretend’ left him feeling inadequate and manipulated. After a heated argument and a frosty aftermath, he’s now questioning his actions. Was he right to stand his ground or should he have played along to keep the peace? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“YTA. Paying for somebody is an act to show you care about them.”

YTA devalues girlfriend’s feelings, age gap concerns, and relationship research.

Age difference sparks debate: Love or delusion?

“YTA…I get that y’all agreed to keep everything separate but it’s kinda ridiculous that the rule would mean you can NEVER do something nice like pay for one another on occasion. Her asking you to fake buy her drinks is sad af….just buy your gf a drink every now and again, doesn’t mean you ALWAYS have to, it’s just a nice thing to show you care that clearly matters to her even if it doesn’t to you”

YTA refuses ‘sugar daddy’ role, but allows rent free living?

YTA for debating and not paying for your younger date

“YTA. Dismissive of her feelings. Discuss finances with an open mind.”

Commenter calls out OP for being a**hole in relationship

YTA humiliates SO, ignoring her insecurities in front of friends
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Age gap drama: YTA refuses ‘sugar daddy’ role, sparks controversy

YTA for not spoiling your partner once in a while

Thought-provoking questions challenge the man’s ‘sugar daddy’ stance.

YTA. Don’t dismiss her behavior due to her age.

YTA refuses compromise, GF opens up, age gap concerns raised.

YTA for refusing to play ‘sugar daddy’ role on date

“Is making her cry your way of spoiling her? Asshole.”

YTA. Your refusal to pay exposes deeper relationship issues.

“YTA for not caring about her. She deserves better.”
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Man refuses to financially support younger girlfriend: YTA or ESH?
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NAH refuses to play ‘Sugar Daddy’ role, causing relationship trouble

Refusing to play ‘sugar daddy’ role? YTA or misunderstood?

YTA for refusing to play ‘Sugar Daddy’ role. Financial red flag.

YTA: No one your age would put up with you

Shitty bf refuses to be ‘sugar daddy’ – YTA

YTA refuses to be ‘sugar daddy’ on double date

INFO. Communication breakdown and expectations causing tension in relationship.

Guilty conscience turned him into a manipulative ‘sugar daddy’. YTA

YTA won’t pay for drinks but lets girlfriend pay? Tacky

Commenter calls out OP for being a manipulative and selfish a**hole. YTA x 10, JFC grow up.

YTA for not being a ‘sugar daddy’. Spoil her, dude!

YTA: Share the joy of giving and receiving equally!

“YTA. Could’ve saved her humiliation by paying once.”

“YTA. Being inflexible and cold is not how relationships work.”

YTA for not wanting to support your college student girlfriend.

YTA: Stingy or just financially responsible?

YTA for dismissing her desire for romance and partnership.

“YTA for being stingy and ungenerous. Your behavior is bad.”

“YTA. Pick up a check once in a while for god’s sake.”

Woman calls out stingy boyfriend, suggests she should leave him

YTA refuses to be a ‘sugar daddy’, lacks empathy and trust

Is he a hero or a villain? Not the a**hole, but still an a**hole.

Age gap drama: Is he a stingy old man or misunderstood?
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Be a better boyfriend and show some consideration! YTA

Insecure about paying? Maybe you need more to offer. ♂️

YTA for refusing to be a ‘sugar daddy’ on a date

“YTA Your claim of immaturity is ridiculous, she is acting perfectly mature for a 22 yr old. She tried to share her feelings with you and you reacted by being angry and dismissive. When she asked that would have been a perfect time to say: ‘I like our arrangement of splitting discretionary costs but why don’t I take you out and treat you tonight? You could plan a fun date for us next week and treat me too!’ That would have been loving and still reinforced that you like your current agreement on money. Of course you could also discuss changing your agreement on money, flexibility is important in relationships. Your rigidity seems like it would be very unpleasant to live with.’ “

YTA: A**hole refuses to be a ‘sugar daddy’ on double date

Double date drama: YTA refuses ‘sugar daddy’ role! ♂️

YTA refuses to play ‘Sugar Daddy’ role, sparks controversy

YTA won’t play ‘Sugar Daddy’ role: Embarrassed or just cheap?

ESH. Age, expectations, and peer pressure clash in double date.

Relationships require give and take, not keeping score. YTA.

Splitting expenses in a relationship: Sad or sensible?

YTA for not being a generous partner.
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YTA refuses to play ‘sugar daddy’ role on double date
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YTA. The villain of the double date.

YTA: Refusing to be a ‘sugar daddy’ on a double date.
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Man criticized for refusing to play ‘Sugar Daddy’ role

Age gap sparks controversy: YTA for refusing ‘sugar daddy’ role
