29-year-old gets big raise, and her unemployed fiancé keeps saying “we” when referring to her income, pushing her to demand credit: ‘He didn’t get a raise. He’s between jobs right now. I’ve been covering most expenses for months’

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AITA for asking my fiancé to stop saying “we” when referring to money I earned?

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Feedback turns frosty, complaints go broadcast with his sister, and the narrative shifts. Suddenly, feeling proud is “acting brand new.” Apparently, progress is only polite when everyone gets a trophy, and effort is just another group project for anyone with nearby wifi and an opinion.
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Success invites celebration, but sharing credit for someone else’s overtime is a masterclass in self-delusion. If “we” means everyone gets a sticker, maybe the next promotion should come with solo applause and a silent disco. Sometimes a victory lap is just for the person wearing the shoes.
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