Today, I told my boyfriend he has to stop paying half of his baby mama's rent or I would leave. He laughed and said I could leave. FML
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Today, I told my boyfriend of five months that it's time he stopped fighting for custody with his baby mama, and to start focusing more on my kids, whom he said he would take responsibility for. He responded by telling me to pack my things, saying we should all leave. FML
Today, I told my boyfriend I’m pregnant. He told me not to worry, he’d pay child support until it’s 18, and he’d be moved out of our flat by Friday. When I asked him why, he told me not to be stupid, no way was he being trapped into raising a kid. He didn’t even ask if it was a boy or girl. FML
Today, I asked my boyfriend to help me with groceries, since the last of my money went to last week's groceries. His response was to start a fight, then tell me it's my fault my daughter acts the way she does, which is when he finally got me to break down and cry. I'm pregnant with his kid, and I also pay 90% of our bills. FML
Today, I broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years, telling him he needed to be more responsible, and stop relying on me for everything. When I told him to leave, he told me he needed some gas money. FML
Today, my boyfriend of eleven months broke up with me, but adamantly insisted I didn't move out of our apartment, because he can't pay the rent alone. FML
Today, I'm 37 years-old and recently out of a job. As my boyfriend refuses to pay more than half the rent as long as I live here, I have no choice but to move back in with my mom, 8 hours away. My boyfriend is quite happy to pay the entire rent as soon as I'm gone. FML
Today, my husband told me "The only reason I stay with you is because it's cheaper than paying child support." FML
Today, after telling me his other girlfriend is pregnant, my boyfriend said we should stay together so I could help out with the baby. FML
Today, I talked to my husband about leaving his parents' house. He said, and I quote, ''No. I don't want the responsibility of paying bills.'' FML
Today, my landlord told me he is raising my rent next month. I thought he was kidding until he asked if I still wanted to live here. My landlord is also my live-in boyfriend. FML
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VintageReddress 13
I hate the term baby mama/daddy. No matter the dislike you may have for that person, that is the other parent of HIS damn child. His responsibility is to provide for his child, even if his child doesn’t live with him. And if paying half the rent helps to provide a good home for his child, then he should keep paying it. I don’t even have kids and think he should keep providing for his child. Cause ya know, that’s what a responsible parent does. If you have a problem with it, you’re the asshole and YDI. How dare you ask him to take away from his child.
Thaylok 17
That could be part of a child support agreement. He should be contributing to his child in a way that benefits his child. Rent helps make sure there is a roof over the child's head and not cash being handed over that could be used for drugs or gambling or baby-momma a new dress/vacay without the child... Which is cheaper each month, 400 for rent or 1200 court mandated cash?
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Thaylok 17
That could be part of a child support agreement. He should be contributing to his child in a way that benefits his child. Rent helps make sure there is a roof over the child's head and not cash being handed over that could be used for drugs or gambling or baby-momma a new dress/vacay without the child... Which is cheaper each month, 400 for rent or 1200 court mandated cash?
Nazmazh 18
Honestly - He's given you your answer. Take the opportunity to find someone better matched to you and your goals and let him continue paying rent for somewhere he's not living. Now, if it's part of like, a court-mandated child support thing, well, it's not like he can just stop doing that. But you're not obligated to stick around either way.
VintageReddress 13
I hate the term baby mama/daddy. No matter the dislike you may have for that person, that is the other parent of HIS damn child. His responsibility is to provide for his child, even if his child doesn’t live with him. And if paying half the rent helps to provide a good home for his child, then he should keep paying it. I don’t even have kids and think he should keep providing for his child. Cause ya know, that’s what a responsible parent does. If you have a problem with it, you’re the asshole and YDI. How dare you ask him to take away from his child.
HayNow 11
If he's paying child support then 1/2 of the rent is not on the table.
Chazzster 29
Never bet more than you are prepared to lose. I learned that from poker a very long time ago. My personal philosophy is to always call the bluff when someone is blatantly attempting to manipulate me… Legally required or not, a man or woman has an obligation to help support their child. That doesn’t mean either parent gets a free ride - both the mother and father are legally and morally required to share the support for their child… OP, as others have said - You have your answer. You can either move on to eventually find someone without children or a sorry enough person that they don’t support their children until legally compelled to do so. Of course if they are that sorry a human being what do you think they would do if you had their child?
Crowned Sataness 12
He's taking care of his child in a way that's not paying for her nails and a new phone. If you can't handle him caring for his child you don't deserve the title of bonus parent and really should leave
RichardPencil 30
Don't issue an ultimatum if you can't deliver on the threat.
xxWTFxx1981 23
I say good ridden. You are looking at it the wrong way he is helping to support his kids not his baby mama. You should be ashamed asking a father to not take care of his kids.
2deployments1divorce 11
Do they not have a state enforced child support payment and they have both agreed that half rent in enough? Half of her rent sounds like it would be a low amount compared to a state determined amount.
IHaveThePower 16
He's supporting his children and their mother financially, and you want to LEAVE him? Christ on a ******* cracker, just break up with him now--you're a horrific person and he deserves better. If you want him to choose between you and the wellbeing of his CHILDREN, you are a filthy excuse for a human.
Taurus_ChicKa 36
Why would you stay with him if he's doing that, anyway? He's probably doing more than just paying half her rent... if he doesn't live with her, there's no reason for him to be paying any portion of that rent. That's not the same thing as child support. You should have left him a long time ago, honestly.
Jessica Carey 11
yeah no reason except for the part about making sure his child has a place to live. hey y'all, found the other trash human on this post