" I ’m feeling kind of weird about using my winnings for something that does n’t involve me at all . "

How people choose to handle finances in relationships is a personal decision. Maybe one partner pays for dinners out while another pays for experiences and activities. Whatever the situation is, that’s between two people.

This boyfriend found himself in a situation regarding finances in his relationship, and he turned to the subredditr/AITAHtoaskif he was being an asshole to his girlfriend. Here’s his story:

“Alright, Reddit, I (27M) need some outside perspective. My girlfriend, Sarah (25F), and I have been together for three years. Recently, I won a bet on Stake and ended up with a decent chunk of spare cash. Naturally, I was pretty stoked about it. Been thinking about putting it towards something fun or maybe even a small getaway for the two of us.”

The OP continued by explaining, “Sarah’s friends are backing her up, saying I’m being a jerk for not wanting to support her. I’m starting to wonder if I’m in the wrong here. I do want her to have a good time, but I also don’t want to feel like I’m just a bank. So, AITA for not wanting to pay for my girlfriend’s girls' trip?”

This person had a very interesting take that I agree with.

Another person mentioned how the girlfriend’s friends shouldn’t be involved at all — which they shouldn’t be!

Lastly, this commenter pointed out that the OP has every right to do whatever he wants with his own money.

A couple is sitting on a couch, looking intently at a laptop while the woman holds documents

A man sits on a couch with his head in his hands, expressing distress

A Reddit post from a 27-year-old male asking if he's the jerk for not wanting to pay for his 25-year-old girlfriend Sarah's upcoming girls' trip with his winnings

A person received a monetary prize and is seeking advice on whether they're wrong for not wanting to spend it on their girlfriend's girls' trip

Reddit comment by TerrorAlpaca defends the original poster, advising them to stand their ground and not spend money on their girlfriend due to her entitled behavior

Reddit comment criticizing person for wanting to keep their money separate while spending their partner's money, calls the person greedy and selfish

Reddit post by Apprehensive_Pie4940 discussing relationship boundaries, manipulation tactics, and financial independence.

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