This article features firsthand accounts from individuals who experienced financial manipulation and deception within their relationships. The stories highlight the importance of open communication about finances and red flags to watch out for.
There were some absolutely WILD stories, and it inspired another wave of Community members to share their own. These are also complete thrill rides, so read on. Note: This article contains mention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and verbal, physical, emotional, and financial abuse .'My ex-fiancée had a bankruptcy he never told me about. I worked at a car dealership at that time, and we were looking into buying a brand-new vehicle. He never even told me then.
I asked him at the time if his credit was OK and he said it was OK. I found out later on from the finance manager at my dealership that he had a bankruptcy on his file. When I finally confronted him and asked him how he thought I would not find out about this, he said that he thought my credit was good enough to carry us and he wouldn’t have to worry about it. With me alone on the loan, it was approved five times over. As soon as he was added to the loan, they wouldn’t even look at the file.''The worst part is that he lashed out and tried to blame the finance manager for telling me in the first place. I’ve known the manager for many years, and he made it seem like this guy was a dick and how dare he say anything to me about it. To top it off, he was going to report the manager to someone (not even sure who). I told him to leave the manager alone, that it wasn’t only his responsibility, that it was his obligation to inform me of the bankruptcy so that I knew exactly what I was getting myself into before I signed the loan for seven years. It turned out better, though, because he and I are not together anyway. And I know I would’ve been stuck paying for his new vehicle because he wouldn’t actually have done it and would have tanked my credit. I found out he actually had two vehicle repos on his file in the first place. Not exactly a good risk.''The love of my life left me for a 'checkbook.' I gave up a great job and a promotion to move four hours away with him because he had two girls, and he missed them terribly. We were doing great in a two-bedroom apartment, paying rent and just barely getting by, but we were happy. His ex-girlfriend came along and threw money at him. Bought him a new vehicle and a boat, and eventually a house. I had some in savings but couldn’t compete with that.''When we were dating, I disclosed how financially responsible I was by contributing to my retirement early and often, and he disclosed he, too, had a retirement account with a decent amount. I later found out that was a lie. He claimed it was because he was embarrassed he was so much farther behind than I was, so I accepted that and would say,'If YOU cover my health insurance, I’ll take care of retirement and all housing, cars, and utilities.' He refused a prenup, even though I explained this was to cover both of us and make sure he keeps what he makes, and I keep what I’ve made (we married later in life, so we already had independent finances
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