financial dependent with your partner

Philippines
April 10, 2007 10:46pm CST
I have been with my boyfriend for more than 6 years, and I would admit, he,together with his family,has more financial capability than ours. My boyfriend got his job just last year. His family had been helping me for almost 2 years now, in my educational fees, my financial needs, and any help that they can extend. I am just 20, and I know i still have to wait a little before i can make it up to his family. But at this point in time it bothers me if it is right to depend to my boyfriend at this early time? every night that question bothers me, so what do you guys think?
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• Canada
11 Apr 07
It sounds like you and your boyfriend are pretty close as you have been in a relationship for a long time and you were obviously quite young when you got togehter . His family probably looks at you like a daughter and don't mind helping you out . They probably consider you a part of the family and would help anyone out that they consider in their family . This is very kind of them and as long as you understand that they are doing this to help you out and that one day you will be in a situation to help them out then I wouldn't worry about it . Right now they are more able to help you out but at some point in your life you may be better off financially to help them out and can return the favor and even if it is not with money there are always other things you can do to return their generoisty , just being there to talk and help out can be another way of saying thank you for all that you have done . I wouldn't let it stress you out to much . They sound like very good people and sometimes to get any where in life you have to have the help of someone who cares enough about you to do this . This is what friendship and family are all about . Best of luck !!
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• Philippines
11 Apr 07
thanks for a very quick response! i really feel blessed to have people around me who are so much willing to help.. i just can't help myself worry and hurry to help them too, but as you've said, and like what my boyfriend always tells me, for now i can't do something big for them, but i promise to myself that I'll do anything just to make it up to them.. I just dont know what i should feel about this coz some says i am an opportunist..i feel bad about it but i can't blame them... but still thanks for lightening up my mood..
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@smartmom (826)
• United States
11 Apr 07
I actually completely agree with what Samtaylorskykierajen (did I get this right?) told you in her response. I am not sure which country you are from, but I know that situations like this varies from culture to culture. I do feel that your "in laws" really do see you as a daughter, and that they are just so happy that you are in their son's life. I would stop worrying about it, and just be appreciative. I always say, that if someone helps you, you should always remember to help someone else as well. You say that they have more financial resources than your family, and I am sure that it is very important to your "in-laws" that you get the best education etc., as you might one day be the mother of their grand children. If you truly love your boyfriend, I really think you should stop worrying, and also I think you should try to let go of the feeling that you owe them something - instead give to others what you can, and you know how they feel about helping you. Do not think what others think of you and your relationship with your 'in-laws" only you, your boyfriend and they are the ones you should be concerned about, as no one else is involved in this relationship.
• Philippines
11 Apr 07
thanks! by the way im from the philippines.. i should really stop worrying, coz sometimes it's one of the reasons why me & my boyfriend had misunderstandings.. i should thank them in any way i can..and make sure that i can be deserving of their help..thank you so much..
@samrat16 (2442)
• India
11 Apr 07
Great , Even I was with my girlfriend for seven years and then we gor married . We married last eighth september only. At that time me and my family spended money for her education and tried our level best to make her an individual self dependent. I'm suffered major business loss last yesr . It was like my finance company lost more than half of it's funds. Now she is taking care of home and everything as she is also an earning partner. I feel proud of my and parents decision to let her study masters. This is really good and I want you to also study . Bad time can come anybody on anybody . Don't get too much bothered it's better for your both futures.