Money and Relationships: It's called being a wage slave

It's called being a wage slave

By Anonymous - 10/03/2021 11:01

Today, my new boyfriend told me he has no interest in being a dad, never has, never will, so the first time I ask him for any sort of help with my son he’s out the door. I'd dump his ass, but my mum just died so I have nowhere to go, and literally cannot afford both rent and food without his wage. FML

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You deserved it 701

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Surprise!

By Anonymous - 13/12/2021 01:58

Today, my boyfriend told me he’d have a surprise for me when I got home. The surprise was he’d moved out, dumped me, and cut me off from his share of the bills, because he’s not interested in marriage and babies. I can’t afford the rent by myself so I’m going to have to move back to my mother's. FML

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You deserved it 192

Save yourself

By Anonymous - 06/08/2021 22:01

Today, I had to offer my boyfriend a no-hard-feelings opportunity to just leave. He never wanted to be a dad, but since we accidentally got pregnant and had our son, I’ve watched his mental health go downhill so fast I was afraid he’d kill himself if he kept forcing himself to stay with us. FML

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You deserved it 248

Come back

By Anonymous - 01/11/2021 01:59

Today, after I got into an argument with mom's boyfriend, telling him to piss off because no one wanted him, and he did so, saying he was done putting in wasted effort, now he's gone I realise how much he did for us, or that his share of the bills paid the rent. We may lose our house because of me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 207

You deserved it 2 692

Great boyfriend

By Anonymous - 03/05/2020 23:00

Today, I'm 37 years-old and recently out of a job. As my boyfriend refuses to pay more than half the rent as long as I live here, I have no choice but to move back in with my mom, 8 hours away. My boyfriend is quite happy to pay the entire rent as soon as I'm gone. FML

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You deserved it 659

Blood, water, all that stuff

By Anonymous - 04/07/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, despite the fact that he knows I need help, my recently turned 18 year-old son found an apartment and moved out, leaving me alone with my three toddlers. When I asked what I’m supposed to do for childcare, he just said, “Not my kids, not my problem. Ask their dads. Bye.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 85

You deserved it 2 495

Time to move on

By Anonymous - 03/11/2023 08:00

Today, I found out my boyfriend is cheating on me. His excuse was that I never had time for his needs anymore. He’s unemployed but I guess me working and studying to get my degree so we could move out of his parents’ house was too much. Now I have no place to go. FML

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You deserved it 105

Get out!

By Anonymous - 31/12/2022 15:00

Today, during a small argument over clothes of all things, I totally lost my temper and broke up with my boyfriend. He is refusing to take me back and I’m now screwed as his wage paid about 60% of our joint bills. I may lose my flat. FML

I agree, your life sucks 137

You deserved it 2 400

Thanks Texas

By Anonymous - 16/09/2021 10:59

Today, my boyfriend gave me an ultimatum: either get an abortion, or he’ll move out to go work for his brother, and good luck chasing him up for child support because his brother lives abroad. FML

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You deserved it 287

Gold digger

By Anonymous - 25/05/2023 21:00 - United States - Moscow

Today, I asked my boyfriend to help me with groceries, since the last of my money went to last week's groceries. His response was to start a fight, then tell me it's my fault my daughter acts the way she does, which is when he finally got me to break down and cry. I'm pregnant with his kid, and I also pay 90% of our bills. FML

I agree, your life sucks 970

You deserved it 982

Equality

By Anonymous - 10/07/2023 10:00 - Germany

Today, my boyfriend keeps mentioning how well his new job pays, while I don’t have any income. He then got upset when I expected him to pay for the groceries I got on my way to his new place. What I bought was stuff I needed so I could cook for him, and for me to eat while I’m there, cleaning and fixing stuff for him. FML

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You deserved it 305

Ellimac21 14

Wednesday 10 March 2021 12:27

Well, from what I understand, he is not your kid's dad, so he has no obligation to take care of him. Especially if he has made it clear from the beginning that he does not want to be a dad and it's something you were aware since the beginning of the relationship. I am not sure what you expected? When childfree people say they don't want to take care of kids, they don't and you shouldn't assume you'll be able to change their mind. So grin and bear it from now, especially since you rely on his wage.

Amy78_fml 11

Wednesday 10 March 2021 14:04

I had to select you deserve it because you refer to him as a new boyfriend. How were you surviving before him? I can only hope you have other family members you can reach out to for help.

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Ellimac21 14

Wednesday 10 March 2021 12:27

Janie Pouliot 8

Wednesday 10 March 2021 13:22

and he's your NEW boyfriend.. as u specified

Amy78_fml 11

Wednesday 10 March 2021 14:04

I had to select you deserve it because you refer to him as a new boyfriend. How were you surviving before him? I can only hope you have other family members you can reach out to for help.

Seeya55 31

Wednesday 10 March 2021 19:10

It says OP's mom just died, so while the BF may be new, the mothers death could be even more recent and that was her previous home. OP did enter the relationship knowing her BF doesn't want/like kids though, so she cannot be upset if he is willing to leave her if she asks for help with him. Hopefully, she can find a way out or help from someone else.

Anguela Silva 3

Wednesday 10 March 2021 21:06

How was this topic not discussed about before you moved in with him?

Fouad Torbey 6

Thursday 11 March 2021 1:31

hello! I was scrolling down and my finger accidently hit report on your comment. it also didn't prompt a confirmation before sending the report. I apologize for the inconvenience.