Boyfriend Wanted My Allowance

You spent $1,300 on skincare; why can't you use serum like I do, which costs 10 bucks? Excuse me. do you have any idea how hard it is to make money? My dad makes only $2000 a month. What gives you the right to use a $1300. product just because your dad makes $2000 a month doesn't mean mine does. I'm not spending your family's money, so why can't I use it? Ethan and I parted on bad terms that night. Ethan kept texting me, but I ignored him. He was a senior, one year ahead of me—tall, handsome, outgoing, and very popular. We'd been together for three months, still in the honeymoon phase. This is our first quarrel. My roommate Isabella kept glancing at me; when I looked back, she quickly hid her phone. Her gaze was resentful, as if I'd done something wrong to her. I hated it when she wouldn't just speak her mind, so I asked directly, "Do you need something? " Isabella shook her head but paced by the window. Then she suddenly pointed outside and called out. Kylie, Ethan is downstairs waiting for. you I walked to the window and looked down it was raining Ethan was in a tshirt soaked like a drowned rat when he saw me he held up a small cake and waved gently. My heart softened, I went downstairs and handed Ethan an umbrella. He put his arm around my shoulder and softly apologized. "Baby, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lost my temper. " I kept my face stern. He coaxed me for a long time, then reasoned gently. "Baby, I'm not saying you can't spend money. You bought a hundred dollars, Heath Beauty. I wouldn't want you a set, but we really don't need a one thousand three hundred dollar set. Ask your Rumos how much theirs cost. I felt a little shaken because my roommates all use cheap skincare, mostly under a hundred dollars. Ethan said softly. "Baby. I really love you. I think we should spend money wisely. "Your parents work too. As their child, you should be considered. I felt a bit convinced, but I also wanted to test him, so I played along. Okay, I'll return the lummur and the money to buy you a laptop. Ethan smiled with great relief; he couldn't wait to agree. A computer is way more useful, right, baby? In that moment, my romantic fog lifted, and my mind became crystal clear. Isn't that double standards? Back in the dorm, our other roommate Grace wasn't back yet. I put the cake on the table Suddenly Isabella pulled open her bed curtain and said out of nowhere "Someone just sent me a cash gift" Her eyes were a little smug as if she was showing off I was speechless I said flatly ". Oh congrats. "

I headed to the bathroom to wash my face. I saw Grace's Cetaphil on the sink and felt a little uncomfortable. After thinking it over, I called Mom. I briefly explained what happened. Mom's tone perked up. She asked cautiously, "Sweetie, what do you think? " I felt confused. He made me really uncomfortable. But all my roommates use cheap skincare. Maybe spending $1,300 on a set really is a bit much. Mom said carefully. "Baby, every family is different. You can't demand equality in this area. Mom can absolutely provide this for you. $1,300 for skincare is reasonable for our family. " Mom was telling the truth; not to mention my dad's side, she alone makes money from two beauty clinics. For her, $1,300 on La Mer is normal spending. She continued. "If you save that $1,300, it doesn't do much for our family. "We don't need you to pinch pennies and plan for the future. I thought about the investments and dividends in my own account; $1,300 was normal for me too. Finally, Mom said quietly, "Your dad and I work hard so that you never have to feel deprived. " I was very moved. I said goodbye to Mom, then called my best friend. My best friend laughed scornfully. Are you brain dead or do you have crap in your eyes? How did you end up with a guy like that? First, you're not spending his family's money, second, you're not using credit or after pay, sure, it's a luxury to him, but not to your family. And why doesn't he go tell Elon Musk not to fly first class to save money on economy? Because you're his girlfriend, that's why. You're just dating, and he's already trying to control your money. If you get married, will he try to control your family's money too? Your parents can afford to spend on you; he has no right to interfere. His dad only makes $2,000 a month. He seems really resentful. Different families have different spending habits. He can't drag your family down to his level. Suddenly, I realized that'. s exactly what Ethan was trying to do. After hanging up, I'd already made up my mind, but breaking up would be hard because Ethan was very popular. Without a good reason, I'd face a neverending PR war. I still had two years of college left; I didn't want to live under a cloud of gossip.