help!!!!! lol

shopaholic - shopaholic..addicted to branded stuff..
Philippines
April 26, 2009 2:55am CST
Three months ago, my boyfriend left for US to work. Before he left, he transferred all his money into my account so we can start a business when he gets back. I spent some of it and he's coming home next month..shold i tell him now?? help!! The real issue, however, is i have a money-spending problem, and to think, that was not even my money in the first place. relationship should be based on trust and its not easy to regain it..:( ... xoxo:) lizzie
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22 responses
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
Gather all the moneymaking sites available on the net then try to register on all of them. I guess that will cover up the expenses you have taken from your account. lol! Kidding aside, i guess you should just tell him the truth. I mean if you can tell it to him now, much better so as it won't shock him when he arrives. I'm curious though, how much did you spend? Is it still manageable to recover? Let's hope! lol!
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
hmm..its very liitle amount..just enogh to freak him out..lol thanks for the help..lol hope he got amnesia that he transfr something on my account..or mabe ill pretnd..tell him when h ask wheres the mone im just gonna tell him " huh? what mone r u talkin aboout.. are u crazy?" lol jk.. thanks though.. xoxo :)
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
lol! I'm just glad i am not your boyfriend. lol! Just kidding!
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
haha u MODSTAR..ur so mean..lol but yeah licky u..ur not my bf :P
• United States
26 Apr 09
If I were you I would be honest with him now, before he comes home. He is looking forward to that money so that he can create a better life for the both of you! He has even come to the US to do so! If the money isn't there.... I suggest you tell him, in case he decides he wants to stay in the US longer, so that he can work to make up for the money you have spent. It sounds to me like you are being very childish about this situation, and should have never blew his money on shopping sprees. I could understand if you needed medication or needed to pay a bill... But I don't think you should have ever touched that money for personal use. But, now that you have crossed that line, I think that you have no choice but to come clean with what you have done!
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
thanks aprillynn.. yah the best thing to do is tell the truth..before its too late.. but uts hared to tell him..coz i dnt know how to start the converstion about the money..unless he ask..and i thnk i might be speechless..oh well.. thanks xoxo :)
• United States
26 Apr 09
I think that if I were you, I would prepare him in the conversation, rather than just blurting it out! When you talk to him tell him: "I have something terrible to tell you... I have done something wrong...". This will prepare him for the bad news! Plus, when you come across so seriouse, he will begin to wonder what you could possibly be talking about, and he will most likely be thinking of the worse case scenerio. So maybe when you drop the news on him, he won't see it as so terrible.
@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
26 Apr 09
How much did you spend ? could you replace it before he gets back ? and why couldnt you return what you purchased to the store to get the money back.. ? what'd you buy ? i'm sure if it was something you NEEDED then he wouldnt be upset.. If you can't recover the money then youshould just tell him before he comes back so he knows.. i guess if i was you.. i would have asked first if i could spend some of it :P
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
how i wish i can return those items that i bought..but not..lol the amount of mone that i spnt is " enough to freak him out " and have heart attack..hehehe the amount of 20 years of posting a discussion on my lt..:D but if i win n lottery..oh well..whatevr..getting crazy..:P xoxo :) thanks sissygrl
@berrys (864)
• Singapore
26 Apr 09
i think you should tell him the truth of what you did. BUT you should also start working now and trying to gain back the money at least then you can say that you were responsible enough to try and replace the money. whatever you do, do not tell him that he should'nt have trusted you with the money, otherwise, he would never trust you with money again in the future. you should have an open discussion with him and tell him about your little problem and just say its harder for you to keep money because you rather spend it or tell him to keep the money in a hidden safe somewhere and not even tell you where its located, so even if you do find it you don't know the code. i must say the curiousity of where the safe is does kills you a little though, cause that's what i told my boyfriend to do with me and hey, its working. i wish you all the luck and god bless. cheers love.
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
thanks berry :) xoxo :)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 09
You in deep trouble onlyllyzie.. ha..ha.. You better tell him the truth..the sooner the better..Yes, relationship based on trust,but why you spend the money girl..its for the business...i think you better tell him the truth..that the best way..
• Australia
26 Apr 09
Well why not kick start the business for him so when he comes back you can say "Sorry i spent some of the money but i tried to make up for it and i started the business and did all the paper work". If you have a money spending problem freeze the account or something
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
yeah nice idea king....... thanks for your idae..suggestion.. and thankd for responding on this discussion..happy mylotting..have a nice day..thanks a lot..xoxo :) lizzie
@youless (112561)
• Guangzhou, China
27 Apr 09
I think your boyfriend really trusts in you. He even gave his money to you rather than his parents. I don't know how much you spent the money. If you can return it, it's better. If not, I think you have to tell him the truth. As long as he loves you, I think he won't mind it very much. I love China
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
27 Apr 09
Why did you used that does not belongs to you. Call him and let him know before it is too late and this should be a lesson to you. People should be able to trust you but also remember that this can be an end to your relationship. This money was goal income to make you both financially stable but you choose to used it to buy things that was not necessary. Take whatever he does and learn from it.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
Do means to replace the money you got, but if you think you cant make it before he comes back, tell him the truth now that you borrowed a little amount and that you'll be replacing it back the soonest. Should you not put back the whole amount at least you did something to reduce it. For sure he'll understand.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
27 Apr 09
I am also a spender myself given half the chance. Good thing our poverty is hindering me now so it taught me to prioritize needs over wants. My BF lent me his ATM card before too and it contained 500 pesos as a maintaining balance. I started depositing what's left of my salary in it but when I started needing money, I wasn't aware that I was also slowly cashing out the remaining balance in it. He was just shocked that when I returned the card to him, it was already empty with only 5 pesos (I think) left in it. I was really shocked when I realized that I have used up his money. Until now I haven't paid it. LOL
@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
27 Apr 09
Hi there...I am going to be blunt but please dont take it the wrong way. In my opinion you should absolutely tell him right away. I also think that you going into business at this point is not a good idea. At least you admitted what you did but whats to say that you wont do it again and ruin the business and your relationship. If your BF knows you are a shopaholic, I dont see why he transferred the money into your account. Not a wise move on his part either. It sounds like both need to know a bit more about business before trying to venture into it. So tell him right away so he knows what hes coming home to. I think you owe him that much anyways, and then, find ways to repay the money.
26 Apr 09
I suppose the problem here is not so much about whether to tell him or not, because I cant see any other way out but to come clean about where the money went. But the problem is in the money-spending that I believe you were unable to control. If he is your boyfriend, share with him about this problem too and ask him for tips. He probably will take full control over money matters from now on, but he can still help you out of this 'addiction' (excuse me if this word sounds offensive) you seem to have. If you are honest, and tell him what the real problem is, then there will neither be a loss of face nor a loss of trust. It would, of course, depend a lot on his level of maturity too. good luck :-)
@zzyw87 (1254)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
Oh no! Yes, relationships should be based on trust and you may have lost the trust. You would have to make sure it won't happen again. But you will also still need to tell him the truth as soon as possible. If he is a really nice guy, he would forgive you :) But you will also have to make amends on your part. You can pay back the money you "borrowed" and you can promise to exert self-control over spending money.
@betsyhu (207)
• China
27 Apr 09
Indeed, tell the truth is wise choice early..
@cheenlly (3476)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
I think there's nothing you can do but to tell him the truth. I know it will be hard for you to do that but i also know that it is much harder to hide it and lied as he will eventually know it. Just talk to him and be sincere, honesty is still the best policy. Just be honest on him and apologize. I am sure if he loves you he will understand and for your money spending problem, you should need to do something with it before it will worsen and it will be a possible reason to ruin your relationship. Hope it helps. happy mylotting!
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
26 Apr 09
Well, I think you are in a "pickle" sorry its an American idiom fo your in trouble. lol. If he knew you were a shopaholic why would he tust you with the money. That being said. You are going to have to tell him and take whatever he dishes out (Another idiom) lol
@abruzzi10 (622)
• Latvia
26 Apr 09
Just tell the truth i think it's best you can do. Next time you can ask him before spending , and i'm sure, he will permit :) Good luck to you! Gr8tings to your boyfriend! Cya!
@jellymonty (2352)
26 Apr 09
Tut tut naught you!! My grandma always told me never to spend money that is not yours.. You should not have spent that money at all.. Either replace the money you have used or tell your boyfriend the truth.. either way he will notice a bump in the bank balance unless you make the money that you have used.. get a second job do all these money making programs whatever it takes but one way or the other you must sort this out as its your mess...
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
You should tell him the truth. I think it is a big problem if he would find out that you spend his money. I think if you really sincere to ask his forgiveness I think he going to forgive you and regain his trust to you. You should tell him where did you spend the money so he will be able to understand.
@arkasen (748)
• India
26 Apr 09
Firstly register with all the genuine money making sites. and if you are not doing any job now then spend the whole day in mylot and give quality replies as much as you can. Then call all your friends to meet you and show them how they can make some pocket money from internet. Try to convince then as much as you can. Then be their referral. If you can referred lots of people then your earnings will be faster. Do this until your boyfriend come back and try to gather as much money as you can. I am quite sure that with that much effort also you will not be able to reach what you have spent. But if you do that then you have a benefit. When your boyfriend come back then try to be polite with him and then first say him the truth and then tell him that you regret for what you have done and that's why tried so to gather as much money as you can. Show your sentiments and I hope he will not be able to harsh on you because of your effort. Best of luck.