Money Moral Dilemma: Should I let my girlfriend's friend have our 'free' flight?

TheCaptain

Me thinks ya need a new girlfriend!

PSE

Actually the deal isn’t quite as good as it sounds. Her friend will not just have to pay tax but also ‘other charges’ which can inflate the flight cost dramatically. Even with the two-for-one saving on Avios flights in Economy can often be more expensive once the other charges have been added compared to a standard flight booking for two, particularly if booed in advance. This is particularly the case in flights to the US for example.

REJP

If you have to ask this so called dilemma, why firstly are you buying on her credit card, secondly how much is your friendship worth.
Does she trust you enough to make purchases on her card without worrying you might clear off leaving her to pay your bills?
Is there a hint of trying to be a control freak or jealousy in this...?

Jayson642

The voucher is for her and another person so it's her call, sounds like she prefers her friend's company. Is it fair? Is life fair?

Pay_me

Needs more context.

There is nothing wrong with going away without your partner at times in fact it's normal and healthy especially if you both have different ideas of a holiday. As long you still do stuff together as a couple and get couple time away from the normal day to day life then I don't see the problem.

Most couples I know go away together and without each other at various points through the year.

Some people commenting on here seem very insecure and clingy!!

telsco

Her credit card = her points = her voucher.
End of dilemma.

jackieblack

This should be on the relationships board, not the travel board.

Gervais3232

My partner and I often take separate holidays, it’s important for our independence and well being. By enabling her and her friend to make use of this opportunity your selfless act may bring untold wealth in other ways. Life can’t always be measured in financial terms and sometimes it’s about how much kindness we give and receive. If the writing is on the wall for your relationship it’s already on the wall, but you will know soon enough whether you are being taken advantage of or whether she has someone who is thoughtful, supportive and respects her choices in life. Go with it, you’ll soon get your answer.

stmartinsdiver

Over the years I too have known several couples who took separate holidays - none of them are any longer together as they all met someone more compatible whilst on their solo holidays. As an earlier post already said, "the writing is already on the wall".

Bellisima

You say it’s her card and her reward, therefore she can take whoever she pleases, surely? It’s up to her who she takes. You’re her partner, you don’t own her.