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Anonymous

07 Jun 2019

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My girlfriend's parents constantly makes me pay for meals when we eat together. They know that I'm well to do, and I know they are not. Am I just being petty?

I've eaten with them about 5-6 times, and only once did they pay. While they didn't insist I pay, they also did not offer, but allowed me to get the bill every time.

Should I say something?

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If they're doing that when she's only your girlfriend, imagine what they'd be like as in-laws. You might want to float the idea of "going Dutch" and splitting the bill. The "keepers" tend to insist (or at least offer) to pay their share.

Are your parents there too? Maybe the his parents can tell her parents if they only listen to åŒč¾ˆ.

Being generous is okay, but not being taken advantage of. The fact that you would ask means you feel like you are being taken advantage of. Talk to your gf and let her know. See if she wants to come up with a solution with you. (One way is saw people resolve, is for the girl to give money beforehand to the guy, before the guy pays for the meal. )

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Actually if u can afford i dun see the problem. What exactly is the concern here?

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Jeff Yeo

07 Jun 2019

amateur Social contributor at School of social sharing

I think it is fair to go Dutch.

You can always declare the per pax cost on the spot and get everyone to pay their share.

You can be generous to them and give a treat from time to time but it should not be a case where everyone keeps quiet and you become the default person to pay.

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Gabriel Tham

07 Jun 2019

Tag Team Member at Kenichi Tag Team

Yes, it is not fair. You have to decide is it true love? or are they gold diggers? What if they ask ...

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