Hi there. Actually, I don't have your email address, I emailed you from the link by your name that says send email. I just sent it off the forum for more privacy. No, my bf doesn't have any idea about me posting. No worries! I don't have my computer hooked up at home, so he has no way of reading anything. I correspond from my office. Even if I did have it hooked up at home, he doesn't live with me. I hope your situation works out for you as well. Money is a touchy subject between couples, but it sounds like to me he is just afraid to spend it due to his background that you mentioned. Maybe when he feels more secure financially, he will be more giving. It sounds like the rest of your relationship is going good though. I am a very affectionate person, and it seems that I am not going to get affection from my current bf like I want. I am not sure if I am leaving the realtionship or not. I told him yesterday that I want to be with someone who is "IN" love with me and shows it! He told me I was being silly of course and that "why do you think I am with you" again, and "do I have to say it for you to realize it?" (yes! duh!) I don't think I can live my life with out affection in the quantities that I crave and do not get.
I hope everything is going well for you! Have a great holiday season!