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Which Holds Greater Value ? Love or Money?
Fuck About Cash, Where’s the Affection?
James had reached his breaking point. All he wanted was a genuine boyfriend, not a financial advisor. Yet, here he was, only 21, bickering with Tyler over finances as if they were two old men arguing over pennies.
“Damn it, Tyler, you are such a tightwad!” James shouted, hurling his wallet at his boyfriend. “You earn double what I do, and you expect me to work my fingers to the bone just to split the bills?”
Tyler, age 23, responded with an eye roll as though James were merely a child having a fit. “Quit your complaining. Everyone has to look after themselves.”
James felt a rush of anger. How could he be such a thoughtless jerk? After two years together, the idiot still couldn’t grasp the concept of partnership.
“Screw you, Tyler! I wanted to create a future with you, not compete over who has more cash,” James lashed out, tears of rage streaming down his face.
In that instant, something inside James shattered. He looked at the man before him — supposed to be the love of his life — and saw only a selfish, petty stranger.
“You know what? Keep your money to yourself. I’m done with this craziness,” James shouted, collecting his things and forcefully shutting…
