A woman discreetly leaves the restaurant after her fiancé asks her to cover the bill.

A woman posted her story on Reddit. According to her, her fiance expected her to cover the restaurant bill for him and his friends, teasing her because she earned more than him.

She mentioned receiving a 30% increase in her payment, which caught the attention of her fiancé. “I (F33) have been engaged to my fiance (M37) for 5 months.” We don’t disclose financial information because that’s his preference. I received an increase in my salary. Currently, I make 30% more than him, and I’ve observed that he’s been leveraging this to request that I cover expenses for him and his friends. Every time I decline or question the payment, he always answers with “the 30% that’s why.” He seems to believe that the 30% is unjust or that I don’t deserve it.

After being deceived multiple times into covering the bill, she made it clear before their outing that she wouldn’t be footing the bill this time. On multiple occasions, he has managed to get me to cover the bill for both him and his friends by making a public request. I find it difficult to decline and avoid confrontation, especially in public settings like restaurants. I usually just smile and cover the bill. On the previous Tuesday, he invited me to join him and his friends for dinner. I made it clear from the beginning that I wouldn’t cover the cost of their meals and they shouldn’t anticipate me to do so. He confidently assured me that he had everything under control and there was no need to worry.

During their meal, her fiance unexpectedly mentioned that she would be covering the bill, but she firmly declined. We arrived at the restaurant. Hung out with his buddies and placed an order for some food. During the meal, he leaned in and quietly informed me that I would be covering the bill for everything he and his friends had ordered. I was so frustrated that I quietly responded with a “noooo,” but he likely counted on me not making a scene in public and in front of his friends. He mentioned that you have enough funds to cover everyone’s meal, 30% of it, right?

She became upset and returned home after settling her own bill. I was seething internally. Choosing to respond calmly and avoid getting upset. I waited until the bills arrived, which were already split from the beginning when we first ordered. I paid for mine and then excused myself to the restroom. After leaving discreetly, I hopped into my car and headed home.

Later, her fiance reached out to her, inquiring about her whereabouts, and she explained the circumstances. “I began receiving phone calls from my fiancé followed by text messages inquiring about my whereabouts.” I replied expressing my displeasure at being put in that situation and essentially being deceived into covering the cost of his and his friends’ meals. I informed him that I returned home and then ceased responding.

She recounted a disagreement they had about the issue. “An hour later, he came and began shouting at me, calling me selfish, irrational, a cheapskate, and childish for leaving him with a bill he couldn’t pay (he had to call his brother for help). After a heated disagreement, he left. His friends haven’t directly communicated with me, but he mentioned that they are disappointed in my actions and advising him to take time to “reflect” on the kind of woman he will marry.