Imagine you’re just starting a relationship, everything is great, you’re going out four times a week, he calls, plans, pays for dinners, rides, coffee… and then, bam! Instead of a romantic message, you get an Excel spreadsheet listing all the expenses and a demand to pay back nearly $400! Yes, you read that right. A 23-year-old girl from Florida was shocked when her 32-year-old boyfriend, whom she had been dating for just one month, sent her a detailed breakdown of their date expenses and asked for the money back. Cigarette packs, restaurant dinners, café bills – everything was itemized. He even offered a “discount” – pay only $300 instead of the full $400, but he didn’t stop there. After she paid, he demanded another $90, supposedly owed to his friend.
This situation sparked a flood of comments on Reddit, where people unanimously advised her to run away fast. “A relationship is not a business contract!”, “This looks like a scene from American Psycho!”, “A 32-year-old who can’t manage his expenses and asks for money back? Huge red flag!” – just some of the reactions.
Manipulative behavior isn’t always obvious. It hides behind smiles, “well-meaning” comments, and fake concern. When money becomes more important than connection, communication, and empathy, it’s a silent poison in a relationship.
The girl often paid for meals and drinks, never asked for money back, thinking it was all spontaneous and natural. Then she got the bill. Is this love or cold business?
If you ever thought date expenses were just part of the game, think again. Maybe it’s time to check if your partner is keeping an Excel sheet on you! What do you think? Red flag or just a bad joke? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for or against this kind of “accounting” in love!
