A man finds himself in a tough spot as he’s torn between fulfilling a promise to his niece and catering to his fiancée’s concerns for their unborn child’s future. His niece, abandoned by her parents, was raised by his mom, and he had set aside money from an inheritance for her college fund. Now, with his fiancée pregnant, she believes that money should be used for their own child’s future expenses. The couple’s disagreement has led to a few heated arguments, and the man is left questioning if he’s in the wrong. Let’s dive into the details of this family drama!
The Niece’s Story

The Inheritance and College Fund

A Bright Future for the Niece

Financial Support and the Fiancée

Pregnancy and the College Fund

Disagreements and Fights

The Promise to the Niece

Financial Stability

The Pandemic’s Impact

The Man’s Perspective

Accusations and Guilt

Seeking Opinions

Edit: Fiancée’s Character

Financial Anxiety

Easing the Anxiety

Family Tug-of-War: College Fund Showdown!
Caught in a family feud, a man is torn between fulfilling his promise to support his niece’s college education and his fiancée’s concerns for their unborn child’s future. The man’s fiancée, now 4 months pregnant, believes the college fund should be used for their own child’s future expenses. Despite their current financial stability, she fears the pandemic’s impact on their future stability. The man is left questioning if he’s in the wrong, as he’s accused of not caring about their future child. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Your SO has no right to come into the picture and demand what you do in regards to money you set aside with a purpose before she even entered the picture. At this rate, I almost recommend a prenup.
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NTA for supporting niece’s education, but what about Scott’s Tots?

NTA. Fiancée’s pregnancy anxiety may be clouding her judgment.

Fiancée disagrees with paying niece’s tuition. NTA keeps promise!

NTA, but discuss this important issue before tying the knot!

NTA wants prenup; trust fund for niece might be wise
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NTA. Stand your ground and keep your promise to your niece
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NTA. Fiancée can’t claim money set aside for niece’s education

NTA/NAH. Keep money for niece, reassure fiancée about child’s future

Fiancée’s sudden money demand raises red flags

Engaging comment about balancing financial support and emotional security

Stick to your promise, show your commitment to your family

NTA- Fiancée should support niece’s education, future child can wait

NTA: Helping others is important, even if not directly involved.

NTA vs. Greedy Fiancée Couples Counseling Needed

NTA. Stick to your promise and be a man of your word

Engaged couple fights over money before marriage. NTA!

NAH. Fiancée’s fear for baby’s future, not selfish, but scared

NTA. Keep the money safe from your entitled fiance

NAH. Fiancée anxious about future child, but niece deserves support

Generous uncle faces disagreement from fiancée over niece’s tuition

NTA. Keep your promise and show your integrity to your family

Engaging comment about navigating financial commitments and anxiety in relationships.

Engaging comment: NAH, pandemic, pregnancy, job loss, financial concerns, communication needed

NTA – Fiancée wants to steal niece’s college fund?
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NAH. It’s their money, their choice. People need to chill

Fiancée’s pregnancy brings up fears about the future

“NTA, keep your promise to your niece. Your fiancée’s being unfair.”

NTA. Priorities first! Keep the family fund for your niece!

Pregnant commenter understands the situation and supports OP’s decision.

Understanding the tension between family and future worries

NAH. Wife anxious about finances, but niece’s promise important. Communicate and compromise.
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