Should I break up with my boyfriend because he is broke?

[Anonymous]

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I asked my boyfriend what he was getting me or what we were doing on that day. He had the audacity to say that I have to pay for our date to Olive Garden. What kinda shit it that! If I have to buy my own flowers and pay for my own date what do I need him for?

He should at least be able to give some flowers like damn.

My boyfriend has been doing this for months so we just stopped going out. I don’t want to pay for him and I all the time I rather just have fun with my friends or go back myself if that is the case.

Updates

2 mo

A lot of people are calling my a gold digger in the comments. I must have to include that my boyfriend is retired with little to income. I am not out for his money he doesn’t have any. I work two jobs by the way.

[KittygosMeoWW]

Your boyfriend should be able to save some money and get you something, I understand where you’re coming from. The whole issue with your situation is that besides the fact that he’s a grown adult who has not made efforts in months to better himself financially. It also sounds like he’s not willing to invest time or work into you, I don't know if he’s lazy or doesn’t see much future in you but there’s plenty of free/low cost dates that will be just as romantic as a dinner. Any man that is genuinely in love will go above and beyond for you, my dad would grow flowers in our garden so they could be ready in time for my mom’s birthday each year and fill the whole house with vases before she woke up.

[Asker]

Thank you for understanding! He won’t make an effort to do anything. It’s like pulling teeth to get him to do anything nice for me. I paid for most of the dates that we went on through out the year he should be able to save $10 a month to take me out at least one time. Or to but me one flower. I don’t think I’m asking for too much. The guy calling me a gold digger for want my partner to take me out and make me feel special is wild.

[KittygosMeoWW]

I dated a man like this and we had a child together, eventually he ended up putting a bit more effort in but it was always half ass. I’m no one to judge or tell you what to do but I will say this, not only was he half ass with me but he ended up doing this with our child. It was painful to watch our child get a half ass father figure and love. This is usually a trait taught so you could be dealing with his family being like this too.

[Anonymous]

you know if he had to pay for olive garden, that means that he would have to pay for his own date too, using your words. what does he need you for?

the economy is shit. this is going to get even more common. if you work two jobs, and he has literally no job and little income, it's obvious you have to pay for dinner, and he can make you a homemade gift or something. it's just the way it has to be. if you don't like it...

just break up then

[Asker]

I didn’t complain about paying for my own meal. I just don’t want to have to pay for his as well

[OfMiceandMen]

I understand being retired and on a budget, but if you can't afford to at least get the person you are with a little something every once in awhile (not necessarily on Valentine's Day), then perhaps it is time to come out of retirement and get a little source of income that allows you and your SO to do some things together once in awhile.

As long as they are able bodied.

[Anonymous]

So what were you planning on getting him? Sounds as though this is just about you. Then you’re expecting something from him. If he’s been this way not just w this than that’s on you for staying. Move on. There’s some simp out there who’s willing to purchase that used car.

[Paris13]

Not Sure if Hunny Bunny Has a Job To Boot But Now you Know His Story of You Having To Fill in The Gaps. Think About It. Do Not Begin Enabling It or He Will Expect it... Your Choice on the Breaking It Off. xxoo

[Asker]

I have two jobs and he does work. He has begin to expect me to give him money. Asking me for money to fix his car when he never helps me with any of my expenses

[Asker]

We been together for a 2 almost 3 years and I have paid for most of our dates and has never given me a Valentine’s Day gift through out the years. I just want cheap flowers but I guess that is too much to ask

[Paris13]

You sound Like the "Bread Winner" Here and you Need to Stop Enabling this. Please. If He Really Cared About You, A Single Rose even on Valentine's Day. xxoo

[Asker]

Exactly

[Paris13]

xxoo

[Billlewis]

Either break up with him or get yourself an obedient male pay pig.

[Asker]

I don’t want a male pay pig but I believe being a couple is about going out doing things and having fun together not staying in the house unless I pay for all the dates and events

[Asker]

We should be able to enjoy life together. Even if we have to split the costs 50/50. I don’t want to spend my young years Netflix and chillin I was to be out sky diving or going to an amusement park, trying new foods, watching a movie, out doing couple things. I should have to beg for cheap flowers on Valentine’s Day. Jeez!!!

[NamerOfStars]

No, you should break up with him because you're a gold-digging whore and he deserves better. He's a person, not an ATM.

[BoopBoopBeep]

There seems to be zero compatibility here. Why did you two get together?

[rarebushyvicky]

if he has a legendary package and big saggy balls like my ex, stay

[Anonymous]

Fellas! Exhibit A: a golddigger!!
Can't be much of a boyfriend if you're only in love with his money!
How would you like it if he was only using YOU for YOUR money?

[Asker]

What money? He doesn’t work

[Asker]

I think he would have to have money for me to be a gold digger but he is broke and doesn’t have money. I actually work to jobs.

[Asker]

*two jobs

[Opinion Owner]

If you're only interested in him if he's got money, that's a golddigger!
If you REALLY loved him, you;d stick by him through thick and thin and even try to help him get a job! My ex-fiance helped ME get a job shortly after I lost the one I had. A year or so later, I ended up getting another job where SHE worked! So, I had two jobs!

[Asker]

He is retired and no interested in getting a job. He doesn’t want to lose his small army benefits from retiring. So he constantly askes me for money. I don’t think his financial situation will change and I don’t think he wants it too

[Opinion Owner]

Retired in his 30's?

[Opinion Owner]

You should've said that from the outset! You'd be right to drop him, he's a leech. I mean, if he has NO intention of even TRYING to better himself and ONLY lives off what YOU make, I can understand why you'd wanna drop him!
The way you first put it sounded like you were only into him for his money.

[Asker]

He retired in his late 30’s like 38. He wasn’t financially prepared to retired but still did now expects me to give him money for his expenses and pay for all dates. All the guys calling me a gold digger no that they spoil there girlfriend on Valentine’s Day to show how much they care for them

[kellytheman]

Well if he is a guy who is a deadbeat and doesn’t work maybe you should break up with but if he goes to work everyday what ever it is at least he is trying but yeah he needs to do something like at least buy you some chocolates and dinner.

[Cody2004]

Yeah sure why not be alone on Valentine's Day lol I mean since you don't actually value him at all it's probably a lot better for everybody involved

[82lynx]

Any relationship worth anything wouldn’t feel like closing out a cash register.

[dudeinohio]

You are pretty shallow... maybe

But.. maybe not.

Why is he broke? Does he work? Full time?

[Asker]

He doesn’t work and retired. I work two jobs and have been paying for most of our dates.

[dudeinohio]

Ok. I imagine he has a pension. Is he wasteful with money. Sounds like he may have his priorities mixed up.

[Asker]

He doesn’t have a pension no saving just retired. Gets a small check from the army to cover expenses. He usually ask me for money. I’m tired of paying for everything and want him to pay for at least this one date

[jahaims]

If you are thinking that than definitely. He deserves better

[Asker]

Do you give your girlfriend or partner gifts for Valentine’s Day?

[AngryCarl]

In this situation you are the breadwinner. If you're okay with that situation and with dating an old retired dude just keep on doing what you're doing.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Yes, break up with him.
Then stay single after, no one needs you in their life.

[JayBones]

You should, if you love him. He wants to be happy and clearly that's not even on your list.

[888theGreat]

Expecting things is not good , but if he refuses to get a job , that is even worse.

[CuriousMufuxka]

No. You should break up with him so he can find a better girlfriend.

[subwayperson]

Only gold diggers do that. Women who only care about money and are emotionless and cold.

[Asker]

He has to have money for me to be a gold digger. If I was a gold digger I would have dated him for 2 years since he doesn’t have any income

[subwayperson]

Paying for boyfriend isn't weird at all especially if it's a date. These things shouldn't even matter in love. I don't think you really love him. You should leave him. He deserves a better girl.

[Asker]

I’m guessing I have struggle to pay my own bills and help him with his bills too since we live separately. If not, that means I’m a gold digger right? He is asking me to pay for this date, give him over a thousand to fix his car, and help with his bills. I guess I should do that too or if not I’m a gold digger? This generation of men is something else

[laly520]

that was asked 3 times now

[Anonymous]

Yeah that kinda broke can't be cured

[Asker]

Some couples go 50/50 but it’s more like 90/10 for us. Where I am paying the 90 on top of all my bills because we live separately.

[gorydetails]

Yup. He doesn't need a hoe.