My ex-boyfriend sent me an $1,800 invoice when we broke up
- In the early stages of a new relationship it is imperative to discuss your financial expectations.
- If you fail to communicate with your partner about money, it is likely to cause resentment in the relationship.
- Establish a financial compromise that works for both of you, and be clear about your long-term financial goals.
After a breakup, some people get a mushy "I miss you" email from their ex ... but I got an invoice. For $1,800. Actually, it was $1,797.65 and included everything from "your half of the New York hotel room" — for a wedding he invited me to — to a $5 pack of cough drops.
Shocked, I reread the bill several times. Then I realized I shouldn't have been too surprised. After all, my ex (let's call him Kevin) and I had never been on the same page, financially speaking, in the two-plus years we dated.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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