When you get into a relationship with someone who has kids, it’s important to discuss finances and responsibilities. This woman and her husband came to an agreement about how much she would contribute towards household expenses, but now he wants her to pay for his kids’ college funds and split bills based on income. She doesn’t think it’s fair, and she’s not sure why he agreed to their current arrangement if he wasn’t okay with it. Is she being selfish or is he asking too much?
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A woman is struggling with supporting her husband’s kids financially. They had agreed to keep their finances separate, but her husband now wants her to pay for his kids’ college funds and contribute 2/3 of household expenses. She makes significantly more money than him and feels it’s unfair. Read on to find out what people are saying about this situation.
Marriage without financial support for stepchildren is not a marriage.

Step-parenting is hard, but OP isn’t the a**hole for not taking on full maternal responsibility.

YTA for not contributing more to household bills despite earning 3x more. Marriage is a partnership, not a tenant situation.

Married child-free woman refuses to support husband’s kids financially ❤️

Stepparent’s income affects kids’ college financial aid eligibility. NAH/ESH.

“Marriage is a partnership, yet you seem to just be treating it as a way to get cheap living costs”

Commenter calls out YTA for being petty towards stepkids.

Commenter calls out OP for being greedy and insensitive

Money matters: Communication is key in any relationship

Financial inequality causing marital strain. ESH.

Marriage without becoming part of the family? ESH here.

Comment suggests alternative to financially unsupportive spouse.

Financial agreement broken after only a year of marriage?

Married without agreeing on being a stepmother. ESH except kids.

Married into 4 kids, but expects child-free life. ESH.

Relationship advice: NTA for not funding husband’s kids financially.

Marriage agreement stands, husband can’t change it unilaterally. NTA

Commenter points out financial inequality in relationship, suggests TRS rating

NTA. The husband wants an unfair financial change without honesty or compromise

Woman refuses to support husband’s kids financially, comment suggests disaster

Commenter calls out OP’s indifference towards husband’s kids, sparking debate.

Mixed opinions on responsibility for stepchildren in blended families

Is financial incompatibility ruining their marriage?

Marriage without acceptance for each other’s family is doomed

Curious about the missing mother of four kids?

Stand your ground! NTA for not paying stepkids’ college funds

OP not obligated to support husband’s ex-wife’s kids financially ♀️

Commenter questions the longevity of a marriage with separate finances
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Commenter suggests unrealistic expectations led to unhealthy marriage.

Stepmom refuses financial support for stepkids, seeks advice on Reddit

Commenter advises on fair financial agreement and calls out YTA

OP stands firm against husband’s financial manipulation. #NTA

Married couple living like roommates. ESH for unrealistic expectations.

Prenup protects woman from husband’s financial demands for stepkids. NTA

Marriage without partnership won’t work. NAH, but bad arrangement.

Commenter calls out couple’s lack of communication and priorities

Curious about relationship and financial details? So are we.

Opposite priorities and goals – is this marriage worth it?

Dating someone with kids or less money? Serious problem ahead

Relationship advice: NTA but consider divorce due to differing desires ❤️

Friends with benefits gone wrong. NTA but oof.

Commenter suggests counseling for couple with conflicting views on family.

Commenter called out for hypocrisy in supporting step-kids.

Not the a**hole for not supporting husband’s kids financially.

Step-parent not obligated to financially support partner’s kids. #NTA

Agreement or divorce: Woman refuses to financially support stepkids ❌

Agreement in place. Not the a**hole for not supporting stepkids.

Being childfree and dating someone with kids – YTA or NAH?

Financially supporting stepchildren: NTA, but communication is key

User criticized for not supporting spouse’s children financially.

Don’t let others’ envy get in the way of boundaries

Woman defends not financially supporting stepchildren, receives criticism.

Don’t want to pay for stepkids’ education? NTA, stand firm!

Married without accepting the responsibilities of a stepmom.
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Stepmom conflicted about supporting husband’s kids, NAH, but concerns remain.

Short and to the point.

Financial agreement causing strain in marriage, potential for divorce ⚠️

Stand your ground, NTA. But also consider legal consequences.

Choosing a partner with kids: NTA but doomed for failure

Marriage is about supporting each other, not just financially

Last Updated on April 15, 2023 by Diply Social Team