Should I accept my fianc!e's offer to contribute to the cost of repairing our car?

AnturCynhyrfus

My dad gave me and my fianc!e his car as a birthday present two months ago. Her and I share the cost of running it (i.e. insurance, MOT, service, etc.) however I use it the most for my commute to work.

The other day, while driving back from our holiday the cam belt snapped, breaking all the valves. I've had to spend over £1,400 getting it repaired. My fianc!e has offered £500 towards this but in truth can't afford to be without that money. I do have the savings to cover it, but was intending to spend this on wedding related items.

Should I accept my fianc!e's offer or grin & bear it and stump up the cash myself?

scheming_gypsy

Take the money and put it back in your savings. If they struggle without it then give it (or some) back

le_loup

What has this to do with money saving?

AnturCynhyrfus

I was inspired to post this after reading the Real Life Money Moral Dilemma in Martin's Money Tips weekly email.

Apologies if I've posted to the wrong board.

scheming_gypsy

No you haven't. Some people think everything has to do with money saving

Idiophreak

You have the money, they don't. So spend your money. If you're getting married, you're going to have to get used to the "what's mine is yours" business....

Skinto_7

le_loup wrote: »

What has this to do with money saving?

If he takes the money he saves himself £500 quid and if he doesnt hes £500 worse off. In what way is that not related to moneysaving??!!!

Anyways if it was me i dont think i would take it from her (on the basis that you know she cant afford it)

But also wouldnt blame you if you did.

System

Are you really engaged or just good friends who happen to share a car?

It doesn't seem to me you have the mutual trust necessary in a long-term relationship, if you have to ask a public forum.
When she said "Yes" did you trust her, or did you need to ask about that too?

PhenoM

I wouldn't take it.