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Scenario

How to renegotiate dating expenses in long-term relationships

My girlfriend expects me to pay for most of our dates and trips because I asked her out first, but we have been together for a year and I feel taken advantage of even though I make more money.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early courtship patterns have calcified into unexamined expectations, turning generosity into obligation.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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