In the world of dating, there’s always some drama lurking around the corner. This time, we have a guy who was dating a girl for three months, and everything seemed to be going well – until she suddenly dumped him, accusing him of being cheap. Was he really in the wrong, or is there more to this story? Let’s dive in and find out!
Three Months of Dating ️
The Unexpected Breakup
Cheap Accusations
Fairness in Question ❓
Surprised by the Label ️
Taking Turns
The Driving Factor
The Money Argument
Friend Opinions ️
A**hole or Not?
Gender Expectations
The Final Verdict ️
Was He Really ‘Cheap’ or Just Misunderstood? ♂️
Our heartbroken protagonist is left questioning whether he was truly in the wrong after his girlfriend of three months dumped him for being ‘cheap.’ He never considered himself cheap, and they always split their dinners and activities. However, she argued that he earns more and should have treated her occasionally. His friends are divided on the issue, with some calling him an a**hole and others defending him. With opinions split, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Gas money or not, not paying for activities is cheap.
Splitting the bill is key , maybe date someone local
Being frugal or cheap? The cost of dating in small towns.
Being cheap and unappreciative cost him the relationship
Commenter suggests OP was cheap and uninterested in ex-girlfriend.
Dating shouldn’t be transactional, but YTA for not making effort
Don’t sweat it, there’s a crazy coupon cheapskate out there
A comment about balancing expenses in a failed relationship
Being cheap isn’t AH behavior, but it’s not romantic either
User accuses commenter of being the a**hole in a relationship.
User criticizes man for being cheap and emotionally detached.
Gas money drama: Expecting friends to pay for your drive?
YTA accused of being stingy and unappreciative by commenter.
Frugality vs. Cheapness: A Thin Line You Crossed
Spoiling your partner is worth it, don’t be cheap.
Being a gentleman doesn’t have to be expensive
Don’t be transactional in your romantic relationships
Mismatched expectations: He didn’t want to pay, she did
Being NTA doesn’t excuse being cheap as sh*t
YTA for not wooing her with gifts and surprises
User calls out commenter for being cheap and lacking class
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Being ‘cheap’ cost him the relationship. YTA verdict.
Commenter calls out ‘cheapskate’ for lack of effort in courting.
Being cheap can cost you more than just money
User calls out OP for not making his girlfriend feel special
Ouch! A scathing comment on being cheap and frugal.
Partner puts in effort, OP doesn’t. YTA ♂️
Small gestures can go a long way in relationships ❤️ YTA.
Gendered expectations of gift-giving causing conflict in relationships.
User accuses commenter of being a gold digger. YTA.
The irony of men fearing gold diggers without any gold
A scathing comment on a man’s cheap and thoughtless behavior.
Generosity is an act of care. Tit-for-tat removes the care factor. ❤
Generous commenter calls out ‘cheap’ ex-boyfriend for keeping score
When being cheap goes wrong
Fairness in paying for gas leads to breakup accusation.
User calls out cheap behavior, deems commenter YTA.
User calls out OP for being cheap and selfish.
Treating a girl like a friend and not special? YTA
User calls out OP for being cheap and selfish. YTA.
Listen to her and be thoughtful. YTA for not trying.
Love is about generosity, not just money
User calls out OP for being cheap and not valuing driving
Paying for dinner is not about gender, YTA for thinking so
YTA for not showing care and consideration. Basic courtship matters
User defends man accused of being ‘cheap’ in relationship
User calls out commenter for expecting too much. YTAH.
A commenter mocks the idea of counting makeup and hair costs.
Ouch! A harsh comment with no sympathy
Being cheap ruined his relationship
Being cheap on dates is a turn-off, YTA.
High school romance advice: flowers and dinner, not being cheap.
Spending on gas and makeup doesn’t count, YTA for being cheap.
Lesson learned: treat your girlfriend and cover dinners sometimes.
Splitting the bill: fair or not?
Don’t be cheap, put effort in a relationship to make it work. YTA
Gendered expectations of paying for dates spark heated debate. YTA.
Paying for your own travel? YTA.
Don’t give in to the ‘paying game’, check mate /s ♟
User accuses OP of being cheap and not putting in effort
Did he friend-zone himself?
Frugal or cheap? Commenter defends OP’s actions but calls him oblivious
Dating etiquette debate: is paying for dates necessary?
User calls out OP for not putting effort into dating.
Don’t be a penny-pincher in relationships
Being thoughtful and generous is attractive, not cheapness. Chivalry lives on! ❤️
Commuting an hour daily, 3 tanks of gas for a date? YTA
Lesson learned: paying attention to who’s turn it was cost him.
