When it comes to relationships and finances, things can get messy. One woman found herself caught in the middle of her brother’s relationship drama when he and his girlfriend asked her for advice on their financial situation. Little did she know, her well-intentioned advice would lead to a family feud and accusations of gold-digging.
The Brother’s Success & Girlfriend’s Struggle

Moving In Together: A Financial Dilemma

Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget

Seeking Neutral Advice

Two Possible Solutions

The Unwillingness to Compromise

Brother’s Fury and Family Feud

A Harsh Reality Check

The Real Issue

Family Demands an Apology

A Family Torn Apart: Who’s the Real Gold Digger?
Caught in the middle of her brother’s relationship drama, our protagonist offered advice on how to handle their financial issues. Instead of gratitude, she was met with fury and accusations of gold-digging. As the family feud unfolds, she wonders if she’s the one with a warped view on relationships and finances. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Don’t apologize! You gave great advice, brother misrepresented it. NTA

Brother’s refusal to compromise ended the relationship.

Don’t develop expensive tastes and expect a poor SO to pay

GF wasn’t asking for everything, just equity. NTA

Financial abuse is real. NTA for standing up for yourself.

Brother asks for mediation, gets mad when it doesn’t work. NTA.

NTA gives sound relationship advice and brother refuses to compromise.

Compromise is key in a relationship #lovewins

Brother can’t have it both ways, NTA suggests finding equal partner

NTA tells truth about gold digger, highlights unrealistic expectations ♀️
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Generosity in relationships should go both ways.

NTA provides honest relationship advice, supports mutual compatibility and responsibility.

Unfair financial expectations in a relationship.

NTA predicts future, GF leaves, brother calls her gold digger ♂️

NTA. The boyfriend is the one stuck on money

NTA realizes he’s an option, not a necessity, and avoids gold diggers.

Impartial advice given, brother refused to compromise. NTA

Sibling seeks relationship advice, gets called out for gold digging

NTA. Brother wants lavish lifestyle with partner who can’t afford it.

Giving relationship advice, called gold digger, but not the a-hole.

NTA for calling out brother’s behavior. Great job looking out

Fairness in household finances is crucial for a healthy relationship

Giving advice when asked doesn’t make you the gold digger.

Sibling asks for advice, but only wants validation. NTA.

Supportive comment against financial abuse with a witty ending

Brother can’t handle the truth about his champagne tastes

NTA gives honest advice to someone who deserves better

Sibling’s meddling ruins relationship, commenter applauds OP’s response.

Savage NTA comment shuts down gold digger accusations.

Good on you for helping the GF see the light

Not the a-hole! Brother in denial and deflecting blame.

Empathetic comment supports girlfriend and encourages her to move on.

NTA. Love doesn’t drive someone to bankruptcy over cereal preferences.

NTA commenter defends GF in unequal relationship, calls out brother’s behavior.
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NTA. GF shouldn’t pay for BF’s extravagant lifestyle. Brother was wrong.

NTA gives perfect advice despite name-calling. Apologize for that only.

Brother’s unrealistic relationship expectations called out by commenter

Lawyer gives sound advice, brother’s unrealistic expectations caused relationship split.

NTA tells truth about brother’s unwillingness to compromise in relationship

NTA. You gave reasonable advice and options. Relationships require teamwork.

Third wife pays half the bills, works three jobs

NTA comment: Asking for advice but not liking the answer ♂️

NTA for looking out for GF. Brother needs a wake-up call

Sibling’s gold digger accusations backfire, commenter advises not to apologize.

Family taking sides in gold-digging sibling feud.

Standing up against financial abuse. NTA for saving her.
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Sibling’s greed exposed: NTA for helping ex-girlfriend dodge a bullet

Brother’s greediness exposed by girlfriend’s unequal contribution.

Brother’s entitlement exposed, family’s elitism questioned. NTA wins.

NTA. Fairness in a relationship is proportional to income.
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Brother’s math skills called out in gold digger accusation.

NTA calls out basic incompatibility in brother’s relationship priorities

Financially secure partner, fair contribution, and supportive advice. NTA!

Sibling’s advice backfires as couple splits, NTA for honesty.

Splitting living expenses with different incomes: fair or gold-digging?

Brother’s unrealistic expectations leave him with no solution

NTA stands up to unfair expectations and name-calling.

NTA agrees that the ex-boyfriend was a gold digger
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NTA. Brother’s gold digger accusation backfires. Good for his ex-girlfriend!

A heartfelt apology and clarification for a NTA judgment.

NTA. Good advice given, not responsible for their actions

NTA advises to find someone who can afford his lifestyle

NTA commenter applauds GF for taking the smartest move
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Fairness in finances between partners. NTA agrees with OP.
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NTA advises against gold diggers, saves GF from financial drain

NTA. A fair distribution of expenses based on income

NTA defends woman accused of being a gold digger

NTA commenter supports sound advice and calls out ex’s behavior.

NTA gives great advice on gf’s financial situation
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Date GF to assert dominance over brother and family.

Giving relationship advice to a gold digger? NTA wins
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Fair and simple financial arrangement for couples.

NTA for giving neutral advice and calling out brother’s unreasonable behavior.

Lawyer’s inability to compromise raises concerns about client representation

Sibling’s lies exposed: NTA should set the record straight or move on

NTA agrees that the guy is a gold digger and applauds the girl for leaving before he ruins her future

NTA commenter defends woman’s financial choices against unsupportive partner.
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NTA gives honest advice, calls out potential gold digger brother

Sibling’s advice helps girlfriend realize truth, but suggests counseling next time.

NTA gives unbiased advice to brother and sets him straight

Girlfriend stands up for herself, NTA advises to ignore family ♀️
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NTA’s concise point exposes brother’s gold digging intentions.
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