Money and Parents: Love don't pay the rent

Love don't pay the rent

By Anonymous - 04/08/2020 23:04

Today, I begged my dad for money, for the first time ever, because even with two jobs I still can’t make rent. When asked why he sent way too little, he replied, "You always said you’d prefer to get love from me rather than money." FML

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Living beyond your means

By Anonymous - 12/09/2023 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I realised that despite having a full-time job I must really be failing at this adulting business, because I called my dad and the first words out of his mouth were, "I’m not sending you any more money." I do borrow money a lot, and yes I was about to ask for more. What the hell is wrong with me? FML

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The buck stops here

By Anonymous - 20/09/2022 12:30

Today, my dad answered his Skype call by insisting he wasn’t giving me any more money. Thing is, I had been about to ask for money, again. I tried to open a shop in the middle of a pandemic, and I’m 4 months late on rent and utilities. I ended the call so he wouldn’t see his grown son crying. FML

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By needofmoney - 18/02/2011 02:16 - United States

Today, I finally told my dad that he owes me over 400 dollars, and that I need it or else I'd get kicked out of my apartment. He only gave me 70 and said to get a better job. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/02/2010 16:38 - United States

Today, my dad screamed at me because I've been "spending too much money". He's been out of a job for 4 months and I've been giving him 300 dollars a month to help pay for bills... and his beer. FML

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Scroungers

By Anonymous - 31/07/2023 00:02

Today, I was invited by my dad to eat out at a buffet. At the end he handed me the bill. I paid with hesitation, because he didn’t ask or talk to me about it, but I didn’t wanna make a scene. I come home to my husband asking for more money too because he "can’t manage money." I guess girls really do go for their dads. FML

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By ThisGuy775 - 19/09/2011 04:41 - United States

Today, my dad asked to borrow some money off me, so I said okay. Later on, he told me he'll be using it to help divorce my mom. I pretty much just helped pay for my parents' divorce. FML

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By :/ - 03/12/2012 01:57 - United States - Moreno Valley

Today, I finally summoned the courage to ask my dad to pay me as he promised, after I cut the lawn and cleaned all the house windows last week. His response was, "Get fucked." FML

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By chiktikka - 14/01/2014 22:06 - United Kingdom

Today, my dad asked me to lend him some money to buy his medication, since he's all but broke right now. He returned with nothing but a bottle of tequila. FML

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Hard no

By Anonymous - 21/04/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, my dad, who never supported us growing up, and who calls once a month to collect his monthly living expenses, gave me an ultimatum: either buy him a plane ticket so that he can come live with me forever (he's a raging alcoholic) OR to send him $4,500 US Dollars (which where he lives is someone's 6 month salary). FML

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Free money for me, but not for thee

By Anonymous - 04/08/2020 14:01

Today, my dad refuses to let me inherit all of his money, which might just put a roof over my head when I’m older. *His* money? Well, actually, he inherited it. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 5 August 2020 0:13

Say, "This time I want your money and ongoing indifference."

alex_jaguara 31

Tuesday 4 August 2020 23:35

I feel you, dude/dudette. I make average salary with a single job but still live with parents. Dad can't work and mom makes less than me, sister helps when she can.

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alex_jaguara 31

Tuesday 4 August 2020 23:35

I feel you, dude/dudette. I make average salary with a single job but still live with parents. Dad can't work and mom makes less than me, sister helps when she can.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 5 August 2020 0:13

Say, "This time I want your money and ongoing indifference."

AmbrosiaFan 18

Wednesday 5 August 2020 0:16

If you are living outside of your means, you need to fix it instead of asking for money.

rotflqtms_ 21

Wednesday 5 August 2020 13:09

Time to move back home until you can find somewhere more affordable, or find a place with roommates. Don't live somewhere where you will struggle to meet rent.

tounces7 27

Wednesday 5 August 2020 16:06

Consider moving in with your parents and saving up to move to a state that's more affordable. Some places, like Florida, have an extremely high cost of living compared to average salary, so aren't worth living in unless you're retired.