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MY BOYFRIEND ‘FORGETS’ HIS CREDIT CARD EACH TIME WE GO OUT TO EAT, SO I’M FORCED TO PAY FOR EVERYONE

MY BOYFRIEND ‘FORGETS’ HIS CREDIT CARD EACH TIME WE GO OUT TO EAT, SO I’M FORCED TO PAY FOR EVERYONE

Tom and I had a great relationship for nine months until he started having frequent problems. Whenever we went out with his two kids, he would “forget” to bring his credit card. I was more concerned about the forgetting pattern than the financial strain. Tom realized his credit card was in another pair of jeans during dinner at a nice restaurant, and he apologetically requested me to pay the bill.

I thought of a strategy for our next trip since I wanted to deal with the situation without getting into a fight. I was all set to depart when I came to Tom’s house with his kids, but I “forgot” my money this time. Tom rushed for his credit card as soon as we sat down at the restaurant, only to realize that I had forgotten my wallet at home. He laughed, realizing what I was attempting to teach him.

“I think I understand what you’re doing,” he grinned. “Aren’t you teaching me a lesson in responsibility?”

I agreed, highlighting how crucial it is for partners to share tasks to maintain a healthy dynamic. Tom never again “forgot” his credit card after that day. We learned from the experience how important it is to have honest and open communication in a relationship. Our relationship became closer, based on respect for one another and shared accountability. The humorous lesson served as a reminder that love and understanding are stronger than any obstacle.