My partner makes three times what I do and insists on splitting everything 50/50 while also wanting to live at their lifestyle level, and I am drowning financially but too proud to say I cannot keep up.
More people experience this than they realize.
Pride and shame are masquerading as fairness while authentic partnership withers under the weight of unspoken resentment.
“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.