A 30-year-old man turned to Reddit after his 26-year-old fiancée revealed she planned to quit her job just a month after their engagement. The couple, who met at work, had always gotten along well—especially with him admiring her organizational skills, which helped his ADD.
Things shifted after she learned he earns 15 times more than she does. Though they agreed to split expenses proportionally, red flags appeared when she requested a $15,000 engagement ring, then abruptly decided to leave her job due to burnout.
He offered support but urged her to maintain financial independence. She saw this as unsupportive, sparking a heated argument. Social media users labeled her a gold-digger and advised a prenup.
Later, over dinner, she admitted feeling her low income made her contributions seem insignificant and promised to return to work or school post-wedding. He accepted her explanation but remained cautious, while Redditors continued urging legal protection.
