sometimes you don’t realise how deeply jealousy has surrounded and affected you until you look back, especially if it’s been from a young age coming from people you loved. you become immune to it at some point and yeah, that may protect you, but it hides the hurt which can be a gift and a curse. so recognise it, but never let it make you doubt yourself. use it as fuel to keep becoming.
I DUMPED MY BOYFRIEND OF 2 YEARS BECAUSE HE ASKED ME TO GO 50/50 ON RENT
I make 85k. He makes 90k. We both have good jobs.
We were together 2 years. He asked me to move in. I was excited. Like finally, next step.
We found an apartment. 2,400. Beautiful. 2 bed.
I assumed he would pay the rent. Or at least 70/30 since he's the man and he ASKED me to move in.
He printed out an Excel sheet. Like a whole budget.
It said: Rent 50/50 = 1,200 each. Electric 50/50. Groceries 50/50. Internet 50/50. Even toilet paper 50/50.
I looked at him and said "You're serious?"
He said "Yeah, we're equal partners. That's fair."