Dear Queenie,
My boyfriend and I went to a casino one night and he played craps. He would put down a bet and then hand me the dice to throw for him for luck.
He ended up winning about $500 and he kept it all. He said it was his own money he was gambling with and after all, I had a nice dinner at the free buffet.
Queenie, shouldn’t he have split his winnings with me? After all, I threw the dice, so it was my luck as much as his that won him all that money!—Stiffed
Dear Stiffed,
I agree that your boyfriend should have shared his winnings with you, just as you “shared your luck” with him.
At the very least he should have given you something for the work you did on his behalf, just as he would have tipped a waitress in a restaurant. He does tip waitresses, doesn’t he? Or is he too much of a cheapskate even for that?
If so, be warned. You now have a good idea how he will treat you where money is concerned, so if you decide to continue the relationship, make sure the financial arrangements are spelled out clearly in advance.
