Financial strain in a dating couple over expenses advice
A man with limited income asks Dear Abby how to handle dating costs. He earns 5000 annually, supports an aged mother and a child, while his girlfriend earns much more but contributes nothing. He fears breakup if she won’t switch to cheaper venues or share the bill and seeks guidance on addressing finances without losing her.
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