My boyfriends requests money from me though he earns more than I do - Lady laments
In a heartfelt post shared on social media, a young woman has asked for advice on handling the financial strain caused by her boyfriend’s spending habits. Requesting anonymity, she detailed her predicament, expressing concern over her boyfriend’s inability to manage his finances and the impact it is having on her own savings.
“My boyfriend makes a thousand Ghana cedis per month or just a little above that, and it gets done within two weeks, sometimes even less,” she wrote. Despite not having to pay rent as he lives with his parents, his financial situation remains precarious.
In contrast, the woman receives a monthly allowance of 500 to 750 cedis from her parents while attending school. Although her funds are limited, she finds herself frequently supporting her boyfriend. “I’m unable to save the way I used to because of his constant requests for money,” she admitted.
The young woman expressed her desire to help her boyfriend learn to save and manage his money better, but she is unsure how to approach the situation. “Could you guys please advise me on what to do and how I can assist him save?” she asked her followers.
This post highlights the challenges many young couples face when navigating financial responsibilities and the strain it can place on a relationship. The woman’s call for advice reflects her commitment to her relationship and her hope to find a solution that benefits both her and her boyfriend.
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“Please don’t reveal my identity. My boyfriend makes a thousand gh per month or just a lil above that , and it gets done within two weeks, sometimes even less. He doesn’t pay rent because he resides with his parents. My parents don’t give me much even with me, but I’m able to support him all the time. They send me between 500 and 750 cedis a month, and even though I’m in school and he is doing his NSS. I’m unable to save the way I used to because of his constant requests for money. Could you guys please advise me on what to do and how I can assist him save?”
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