katyg

Hi everyone,

I've had a huge row with my SO about money and I am looking for other opinions. We have been together 4 years and plan for marriage and kids. However the market turned and house prices here in Uk have gone right down, I bought the flat we share 5 years ago and have an interest only mortgage and he pays approximately half as rent every month and half of the utility bills. The bathroom needs fixing, as the tiling is leaking into the flat below and needs to be totally replaced, and the flooring is cracking and needs tiling too.

I approached him a week ago, as the job will be approx £800+ I asked him if he would contribute £100 as he lives here. He initially agreed but then came back to the subject a few days ago saying I was making him a financial doormat, taking the piss out of him as it's my mess and it's my responsibility.

Am I being unreasonable? I enjoy life and don't save much although I have for this and a holiday we are planning, he seems to think I'm frivolous and silly whereas I feel he is a little tight and would literally never spend a penny if he could help it, despite him being aware that it isn't healthy to be that way.

Thanks in advance for opinions guys.

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