When I started dating my boyfriend, I knew he earned more money than me, but that wasn't a problem because I had my own job and could take care of myself.
We usually split our bills whenever we went out, and I was fine with that.
But my boyfriend started keeping track of everything.
If he bought me a $200 birthday gift, he expected me to spend the same amount on his birthday. If he paid for dinner, he would remind me that it was my turn the next time.
Things got worse when I lost my job. I was looking for another one, but money was tight, so I stopped going out as much.
Instead of understanding, my boyfriend told me he was tired of carrying the relationship financially.
What hurts me is that when his business was struggling, I stood by him and supported him emotionally without keeping score.
Now that I'm the one struggling, everything seems to be about money.
I understand that nobody wants to feel responsible for another adult, but I don't think love should feel like you're constantly paying someone back for everything they do for you.
Be honest, if you earn more than your boyfriend, should everything always be split 50/50, even when he's struggling financially?