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Originally Posted by Sadie

Hello all...

I have been working VERY hard to pay off debt, to pay down my mortgage, and to just generally stay on top of things. I am a single mom and my biggest fear is that something would happen that would cause me to not be able to take care of my son. So, needless to say I am very careful with my finances.

I have been dating someone for the last 4 months. On paper, he is perfect. Smart, good job, thoughtful, sweet, considerate, good to my child, etc. But I just found out that he has not paid his rent in the last 4 months, and has been lying to his landlord about why. He has bounced check after check after check. I am sooo confused. This man makes as much money as I do, and I have more bills than he does. He has spent a LOT of money on me and my child the last 4 months. I have told him time and time again that I do not need or want flowers several times a week. He insisted on putting new tires on my truck for Christmas, all the while assuring me that he would not spend money that he did not have. Well, he did and I am going to end the relationship. Financial irresponsibility is a huge dealbreaker for me. My question might seem silly...but if his debtors go after him for all of this, can they get me in trouble since it seems that he is spending all of his money on ME? Thanks for any advice.

Youre definitely in the right for doing this. But remember to be exactly clear as to WHY youre breaking up with him. Who knows? He may let out a sigh of relief that his spendthrift ways are doing just the opposite of what he wants.