He hated the fact that I kept bringing it up & he said he could fight it & told me he never cheated on me before so he wouldnt do it now.. but I couldnt. It depends on what stage of the relationship we are talking about. Hugs. But at the time, it was frustrating because I didnt know where it was coming from. Like you know some people aren't as lucky, but you don't entirely get it. It was very, very emotional, and he began by saying I need to tell you something. Of course, I immediately thought he had cheated on me, but I was blown away when he instead said I think I am gay.. At first, I was really emotional about it. And if so, have you talked to him about this, or are you hurt that he hasnt offered on his own? Is she in to me or just a touchy best friend? So I spent a lot of time wondering what was wrong with me, that I couldnt just be happy for this guy, and ended up in a bit of a shame spiral. Tell us a bit about yourself. He tried to comfort me & said he loved me & didnt want to break up but he had been watching gay porn and talking to men on a dating site. What sounds or things do you find very irritating? I love and care about him and want to be supportive but Im still grieving our relationship and I feel like my negative, sad feelings are being detrimental to his acclimation to this new found him. The Russell Group hurt/heal game (Part 5). What's it like to do Teach For America? At the core, our financial arguments are often questions of values, or self-worth. What Do I Do About the Ex Who Is Slandering Me (And Our Relationship) Online? It definely hurt me when my ex came out as gay. And how did you feel about it? A few semesters later we found each other again actually in the lecture center where we first met! When it comes to extreme wealth, people often think that marriages occur within the same socioeconomic background because of some crazy plutocratic nonsense. You seem to have painted yourself into a corner: You cant afford the lavish trips, your boyfriends parents wont pay your way and you dont want to ask your boyfriend to miss one. That's exactly what happened to Carol in 2008. Touching story I am so glad that you were able to see this fairly to your ex boyfriends side But its understandable that you were experiencing such a range of confusing and negative emotions As someone who is more or less lesbian it is really heartening to see someone who has been through something like this be understanding of what we go through While I know now that I love women I am still not sure about men and I d hate to be in a situation like this For me, and for him. When you grow up in a shitty situation, your highs are never high and your lows are never low. Ad Choices. Legitimate worry about how the disparity in your life experiences will impact further down the line is different from actually believing you are in any way lesser. [Verse 1] I can't believe we're finally alone I can't believe I almost went home What are the chances? Not merely to save for what I want to buy in the short term, but also to have backup savings so that I am never financially obligated to stay anywhere with anyone if I dont want to. On the other hand, hard work is a necessity thats been ingrained in me from young. You had me at poodle! Know each others families? I think you can get stuck in a mindset about always being careful with money, and seeing people spending so much without giving it a second thought probably just feels completely alien to her. Yes and no. I could go polemical about the inequality of our education system, of how much more admirable it is to succeed based on limited opportunity than an excess of advantages and how proud you should be that you can describe your life today as wonderful. All the essentials: top fashion stories, editors picks, and celebrity style. My boyfriend comes from a wealthy family. Instead, our difficulties mostly stemmed from his unhappiness. Call her! Gender: Male Sexual Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone We're both guys and well he told me his family has so much money they just give him anything he wants. We were together a year and he broke up with me right befor I went back to school in January. And I was like, "Oh God. A reader wants to get away with her boyfriend, but most of his vacation time is spent on costly vacations with his wealthy parents trips she cant afford to go on herself. I am a teacher by day and also love to travel whenever I can. You say you work in the charity sector, which will have brought you nose to nose with those less privileged than yourself, so you will be better aware than most of the lottery of life and how luck is as much of a currency as talent or tenacity. In practice this meant a million tiny insults that he was unaware of. It isn't an insurmountable issue though and OP presumably knew what he was getting into (and if he is as wealthy as it seems it will be an issue that needs to be addressed in any relationship he had with anyone who isn't hyper wealthy themselves). This vulnerability isalso probably because my financial prudence, one of the things I most take pride in, appears to be negated by their wealth. I was the first person he had ever said this out loud to, and it was a huge experience for both of us. Anonymous #1. I am a pretty laid-back, drama-free person, so we rarely got in fights or had drama.. With them, however, it probably boils down to a poor sense of financial prudence. Yes, the world is unfair but love is also about giving and sacrifice. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. And while they were hardworking in their own right, this ability was something they didnt need to have to get ahead in life. P.S. My immediate reaction was to support himbecause he was so emotional. But he makes me very sad.". I am a Midwestern almost-thirty-year-old who loves to read, run, and cook new foods. After just six months we are moving in together and Im considering proposing. Some women are totally fine with that dynamic, as Ryan knows all too well. should the dog need . We had been planning the future together and Im still in love with him. By submitting a letter, you are agreeing to let The Atlantic use itin part or in fulland we may edit it for length and/or clarity. So much to say, but I realize that every persons experience is so different. However, even from a distance, I went through long phases that alternated between sadness, anger, and confusion. Wow, Anon. He wasn't flashy with his money and he was generous with me- but though we were friends and fwb, it could never progress to an actual relationship. I get that digital messaging is smoother than messy talk with real people, but calling the police on a baseless hunch, without even trying to phone your friend first, seems sad. (Plenty of people in graduate programs, and plenty of temporarily long-distance couples, dont let those circumstances stand in the way of getting married.) Its reassuring to see Im not alone. Privacy Policy. So even though every rich guy Ive known were nice and decent humans, who shared similar interests as me, we never dated for the precise reason that I knew we would ultimately clash on financial values and beliefs. Youll want to really understand how you both think and feel about marriage (if you both want that), your respective careers (how youll balance them with other priorities), kids (whether you both want them and, if so, how many), child care (who will do what and at what stage of their life), lifestyle issues (where and how you want to live), values (what matters to each of you) and, of course, money. When I first moved to New . My immediate reaction was to support himbecause he was so emotional. Not sad, really, but more like OMG HOW DID I NOT SEE? Thank you all for sharing your story and being strong through this complicated experience. She has mentioned that she wanted to marry a rich guy, that she doesn't want to work much, and judging by how wealthy and successful her family is, it . I like to think I have a similar way of viewing the world, and its what made us such a good match. The police cant tell you if your friend hands off the phone to her husband when things get tense with you. I would have entered a new social sphere, but more work and expenses would have meant less free time and less security, and that didnt seem worth it to me, he admitted. I have a very good job and live a nice life with charity work and travel, but I really dont feel good enough because of my background and education. He grew up near me, but with a very different type of family. At the same time, money represents something to your boyfriend. As his girlfriend of six years, I am invited with the caveat. You can only go so far in your attempts to separate your mood from your partners mood on a regular basis. With the rich, especially young guys who grow up enjoying their familys wealth, its a demonstration of affluence, status and power, subconscious or otherwise. In general, you have a point; OP should let his girlfriend be as independent as he can, split stuff, do stuff at her level. He was also very easy to talk to. Tell us a bit about yourself! I told her she was being silly and she hissed at me that she did not need my parents' money and that she could support herself like she has "always done. You have to understand how incredibly lucky you are. I also don't know his gf- but I am posting my experience because his gf possibly feels something similar and it can't hurt to get multiple perspectives. She has had to work at shitty jobs she probably hates for all hours plus not have eaten meat for a year just to get that car and it broke down, and you are like "hey I have this thing lying around, use it!" He got right to the point. Asking me out to expensive activities, talking out of his ass about how most poor people are just lazy (because look at me- I went to public school and I worked hard so anyone could if they actually tried), telling me to stop working if I was so stressed out (and could barely afford food and medical care), talking about how Americans are so uncultured for not traveling abroad more the list goes on. Still, even a few hours of continuous barking can be really annoying. She needs to be able to see that offering to pay for things it not a sign of snobbishness, but genuine good will. We reconnected and put our anger cards on the table and then behind us. I cant even afford to split the costs with my boyfriend, which hes offered to do. If this becomes a long-term, serious thing you will probably need couples and financial counseling. I was happy sexually and emotionally. There is a gulf of difference that pops up and it can be infuriating. Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by johnnyr860, Mar 27, 2014. This is how I feel. Again, my feelings are not their fault, but its a price they pay regardless. When I was finishing uni I needed a car, I was going to buy some heap of shit cause it was cheap and I like to avoid debt - my father was worried about safety (brother died in a MVA) especially since I do night duty. They naturally assume that they no longer have to worry about money once they marry into a rich family. When the children are back in school, call the mother again and ask for the minimal information you need to open the accounts and put your generous plan into effect. Feeling Im in elevated company is occasionally brought on by the presence of big brains, but never big bank accounts. My GF grew up very poor. They never scrimped and saved for six months just to go for a two-week vacation, thought twice before indulging in a meal above $100, or worried that they would exceed their monthly mobile data usage. I'd rather save money and cook at home. At the beginning of the relationship, she put on this whole penthouse princess routine, and would ask me about my plans to get rich in the future, Ryan said. I certainly love the things that money can buy me: food, concert tickets, holidays, cars, houses, and so on. It's even harder when it's your significant other. It was so hard. Generous offer! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. With many other guys I met online, I wouldnt even bother to meet them in real life once I found out that they were obnoxiously wealthy. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Her parents never supported her. Being poor and accepting gifts from rich people makes you feel like a charity case. My GF grew up very poor. It could be or maybe not. , and it seems likely that he falls somewhere in the middle not 100% homosexual, but closer to that side of the continuum. It would be easy to elaborate, but by doing so Id simply be reinforcing our deeply embedded belief that there are the haves and the have-nots, and theres no good to be gleaned from mixing disparate elements. I completely understand where you are coming from, but you need to understand where she's coming from too. What does this mean?) and unbelievably heartbreaking (as breakups with your first real love tend to be). Spoiled has a negative connotation - he has been "ruined" or spoiled by the money. They have their reasons for offering more help to the son in greater need of it, and if you have a problem with how his parents divvy up their gifts (remember, thats what these contributions aregifts), its important to note that your boyfriend, who is their son, doesnt. But eventually, especially during financially rough periods for me, I began to resent the fact that he almost never offered to pay for anythingnot even for a $20 lunch. ", I am really confused as to why she acts this way and immediately becomes defensive whenever this topic comes up. It was a whole lot of heart breaking for sure and I was angry he tested his theory without talking to me about it first. The problem youre experiencing resides where most of our issues emerge from between your own ears. In my view, you made the barking stop: The dog is gone. Advertisement Rachel Baker was born with a silver spoon. ", What can I do to overcome this? 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