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.
Early courtship patterns have calcified into unexamined expectations, turning generosity into obligation.
“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.