This sounds EXACTLY like my ex-boyfriend
Are you sure you don't live in Belgium? ;-)
Don't get me wrong, I loved him dearly, and he was an ace person in every sense, but unfortunately he had a severe case of tightass which bothered me immensely.

We lived together for two years, he had LOTS more money than I have, but he still insisted that every cent was paid back. Not that it was ever my intention to live off his back, not at all, but even with a very small income I succeeded in paying a few rounds whenever we went out, etc. The worst bit was when my brother was over once, we were all starving and there was no food in the house (it was a Sunday) so he went out to the local chip shop, and only got himself food because we didn't have any money on us. My brother and my ex got along greatly but I was so ashamed in that moment... He also kept a detailed expense account of whenever he had been to the bakery to pick up some bread, fruit etc. and I was expected to pay him my half back at the end of the week or he would add interest to the amount!

Strangely enough he had his rare periods of extreme generosity though, taking me out for fancy meals, giving me great gifts, and although that was always very nice, it's the day-to-day stuff that really makes a difference.
(St. Dymphna, Tue 28 Oct 2008, 15:19, Reply)