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My boyfriend refuses to let me pay for anything

This week, expert Louize Carroll advises a woman in a relationship that the issue of her partner insisting on footing the bill may have roots in power, control, compromise and respect

Note of contention: ‘I would much rather we split everything 50:50, but my boyfriend will not even hear me out’

Dear Expert,

I am hoping that you can help me resolve a relationship problem. My boyfriend of just over one year always insists on paying for everything when we go out. He will grab the restaurant bill as soon as it is placed on the table, or buy a fresh round of drinks when I go to the bathroom in a bar. He says he does this because he earns significantly more, and not because ...