I'm a Libra. I always like to hear everyone's opinions, good or bad. She actually makes less than I do. Just at tax time she gets a bigger refund. I do appreciate her wanting to do that stuff for me but, I would see her do somehing for herself with the money. Or, be practical... Pay some of her bills off or get her car fully tuned up. Another part of it is that her ex is a POS and she pretty much supported him and never did anything for herself. Kind of makes me all he more determined for her NOT to do anything for me. Sorry, atr this point I'm catching one and rambling....
Alright, here comes my cracker jack box degree in psycho-ology comes into play on this matter. I recall you saying that she and her mom went shopping, no? So she did something nice for herself and also bought you some clothes. You want her to pay off some bills, then help her figure out what bills would be best to pay off first.
Now on to the dilemma of the ex boyfriend. She did a lot, if not everything for him. But now, you are trying create the exact opposite of that. She may not comprehend that you are doing this out of love, where as in her mind, it may come across as you don't appreciate her as much or are upset by her financial gain. Granted, I may be off, but women are emotional creatures and can create these notions.
Rather than be the opposite of her ex, meet on the mid ground. Let her do some nice things for you, but also, help convince her to pay off her own bills. It sounds like she has a servants heart, which is a great thing, meaning she puts others first out of love. This may give her joy, but you may need to help her take time for herself and to take care of herself as well. If you do a 180 from her prior relationship, you may confuse or upset her. Find that medium and suggest that maybe you two could go get her car tuned up and get some lunch. Then while at lunch, subtly suggest that she pay off some bills as it would make you feel better knowing that she has less debt and stress to worry about.
That you care about her health and are grateful for the offer on the SHBM, but would be happier knowing she has a less of a burden on her shoulders.
The above is by Dr. KAAK who has no certification, no wife or g/f and is merely posting from observations made based on other relationships of those around him. It may help or may not, regardless, self proclaimed Dr. KAAK is not to be held liable for any positive or negative outcome.
