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Upon hearing her request, the tech worker was taken aback. He had worked extremely hard for that money and believed it was unreasonable to give such a significant amount to his fiancée's parents, especially when they had not asked him directly. The fiancée countered his refusal by calling him "selfish" and claiming he did not care about her family. This was the first sign of manipulation that veered the relationship into troubling territory.
As the woman lobbied for her parents' financial relief, she also utilized guilt tactics. Subsequent comments she made further emphasized her view that since they were about to marry, he should feel responsible for her family's financial wellbeing.