Your Honor, the girlfriend has expressed her financial concerns to the boyfriend multiple times, yet he continues to engage in a pattern of splitting expenses that disproportionately burdens her. The girlfriend is not against contributing, but the vast income disparity makes a 50/50 split unreasonable and unsustainable. The boyfriend is inconsiderate of his girlfriend's situation. She feels pressured to keep up, leading to significant financial stress and feelings of inadequacy.
Your Honor, the girlfriend seems to be suffering from a severe case of 'champagne wishes and caviar dreams' on a beer budget. She knew her boyfriend was an architect with a higher income from the start, yet she continued the relationship. Instead of communicating her financial limits clearly and setting boundaries, she passively allows the situation to fester, then complains about it. She wants to have her cake and eat it too, enjoying the perks of dating someone wealthier without taking responsibility for her own financial well-being.
The boyfriend should be more aware of the financial disparity and adjust his expectations accordingly. The girlfriend also needs to be more assertive in communicating her financial limits and suggesting alternative activities that fit her budget. However, the girlfriend needs to be more straightforward and honest about her financial limitations rather than expecting the boyfriend to magically understand and adjust. Both parties share responsibility for the communication breakdown, but the boyfriend should be more considerate.