Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing that’s sure to get your blood boiling! Meet our main man, a 51-year-old dad who’s found love again with the lovely Alice. But as they plan for a future together, a shocking discovery about Alice’s daughter’s college fund (or lack thereof) threatens to tear them apart! Get ready for a wild ride filled with accusations, ultimatums, and some serious financial feuding!
Family Drama Alert!

Love Blossoms, but Finances Stay Separate

Talking Marriage, Merging Finances

Shocking Discovery: No College Fund for Eliza!

Alice’s Plan? No Plan at All! ♀️

️ College Talk at the Dinner Table ️

Alice’s Solution: Divide and Conquer! ➗

♂️ Not on My Watch! Refusing to Split Savings

⚖️ Equality vs. Fairness: The Great Debate

Retirement Funds Off Limits!

Accusations Fly: Do You Even Care?

♂️ Not My Fault, Not My Problem?

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees!

Relationship on the Rocks

♂️ Am I in the Right? Seeking Outside Perspective

College Fund Fiasco: Will Love Conquer All?
Well, well, well… looks like our lovebirds have hit a major roadblock on their path to happily ever after! With no college savings for Alice’s daughter, Eliza, tensions are running high. ️ Our main man refuses to split his kids’ hard-earned college funds, while Alice accuses him of not caring about Eliza. Talk about a sticky situation! As the relationship hangs by a thread, we can’t help but wonder: will love find a way, or will this college fund fiasco be the final straw? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama!
Don’t let others’ lack of planning ruin your financial stability

Standing up for your kids and finances. NTA wins

Red flag alert! NTA commenter calls out sketchy request.

NTA. Separate finances and prenup key for later marriages
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NTA points out hypocrisy in stepmom’s accusations

Santa says NTA – Alice’s demand is unrealistic

Stepmom’s entitlement gets called out by commenter.

Fairness prevails: NTA for not reallocating college fund

Community college is affordable and a great option for Eliza.

Saving for a specific person’s college fund. NTA wins!

Fairness prevails as comment defends keeping money for children.

Choosing a 2-year relationship over a 17-year plan? NTA.

NTA suggests setting up a fund to help without enabling

Stepmom tries to guilt family into paying for daughter’s college

Mother’s negligence costs daughter. NTA prioritizes kids’ future.
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Blended family tensions: NTA’s comment on unequal treatment.

Protecting own kids’ savings from entitled stepmom. NTA

NTA! Stand up for your kids and use your money as you see fit. Good job!

Financial limitations questioned, potential solutions discussed for stepdaughter’s college funds.

Fairness in finance: Commenter defends NTA for stepmom

Stepmom demands kid’s college funds. Commenter suggests therapy.

Being prepared doesn’t mean you owe your stepchild anything ✌

Discussing finances before marriage is crucial. NTA for planning ahead.

Don’t sacrifice your children’s future for your partner’s poor planning

Low-income mom’s financial aid at risk post stepmom’s demand. NTA.

NTA made a smart decision to save for college. Sacrifices expected.

Delaying marriage could help with stepmom’s financial demand

Parenting advice: Encourage your child to aim for realistic goals

Don’t ignore the red flags . Take your time, NTA.

Partner’s poor planning leads to relationship loss. NTA.

NTA should run from the relationship. Red flag

Stepmom viewed them as a walking wallet

Stepmom’s unreasonable demand causes family rift, commenters take sides.

Planning ahead and saving for your kids over stepmom’s demands

Stepmom shares experience; highlights importance of boundaries in blended families

Stepmom’s entitlement causing financial issues for family. NTA.

Is Alice being used for Eliza’s college tuition?

Stepmom’s entitlement to partner paying for child’s college education backfires.
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User suspects stepmom used OP for her daughter’s college fund

Don’t risk your future for a short relationship

Putting your kids first always pays off
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Dating with kids: treat them equally or don’t date at all ❤️

Red flags in relationships and finances can lead to disaster

Stepmom’s ex’s gf expects him to pay for her daughter’s college

Don’t mess with college funds for new partner’s child .

Community college is a great option! Don’t let prejudice win.

Stepmom’s entitled demands tear family apart. NTA stands up.

Sassy comment calls out stepmom’s intentions with humor
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Maximizing college aid: NTA’s split income tip

Stepmom expected a stranger to pay for college? NTA wins

Debt over college savings? Share your experience.

Financially independent stepdad sets clear boundaries for college expenses.

Dating for 18 months, living together for 6, JUST NOW discovering financial differences? YTA, gently

Protecting children’s savings from entitled stepmom

Planning for your children’s future shouldn’t be punished. NTA

Encouraging advice on finding scholarships for stepdaughter’s education
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Stepmom’s concern for daughter’s feelings leads to financial dilemma. NAH
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Legal and relationship advice for dealing with entitled stepmom.

Defending OP’s decision and advising communication with daughter

NTA stands up for kids’ college funds, calls out stepmom’s entitlement

Financial planning before marriage saves the day! NTA
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Partner’s entitlement leads to devastating breakup ❤️

NTA commenter slams Alice’s demand for stepmom to pay for college

Balancing logic and compassion: finding a solution that benefits everyone

Financial incompatibility causes family feud.

Working hard and taking out loans can pay off
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Money talks NTA stands up to stepmom.

Financial aid discrimination against stepchildren – NTA warns of FAFSA guidelines

Step-mom supported her own children’s education, not obligated to step-kids’.

NTA, girlfriend sees you as a lottery ticket Plan finances.

Stepmom accused of not caring, but commenter calls out hypocrisy. NTA.

Parent defends OP’s decision, suggests education on financing college.

NTA for not wanting to split college funds with stepdaughter.
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A compassionate response to a sensitive issue

Financially smart commenter advises against marrying partner with poor finances.

Stepmom demands financial disadvantage for stepkids, commenter says NTA
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Stepmom expects OP to pay for Eliza’s college, gets called out. NTA
