I had to turn off CL’s phone today to get his attention about the money he owes me for the car and how far behind he is. I had reached out to him yesterday and got no response, so this felt like the only way to get him to engage.
When he finally responded, he said there was no way he was that far behind and dismissed the repair costs as “bullshit fees.” I explained to him that once the car was put in his name, it became his responsibility, including any repairs. That was especially true since he never followed through on getting insurance like he originally agreed.
He also claimed that AJ had been taking money out of his stipend and giving it to me, which never happened. What I did find out, though, is that on February 28, 2026, AJ gave him $1,000 to help him catch up on the car. I was not aware of this until the following day when she and I were sitting at the kitchen table talking through the issues we have been dealing with.
I told her that I felt that was unacceptable. He needs to start taking responsibility for himself. If he is old enough to have kids and build a family, then he should be able to handle his own bills without relying on her.
I also made it clear that if she continues to support him financially, I am not going to continue to accept that. It adds to the sense of betrayal I have already been dealing with, especially in light of everything that has happened in our relationship.
She agreed that she would stop supporting him financially. At this point, though, only time will tell if that actually happens.
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