Money and your relationships
Pete from the Citizen's Advice Bureau joins Matt Whyman, our resident relationships advisor, to answer your money and relationships questions.
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Questions/Topics:
01:07 I really want to move out. How do I deal with the costs?
04:01 I'm bored with boyfriend who's on the dole.
08:39 My unemployment is putting a strain on our relationship.
11:53 Should I keep lending my friend money? What if things turn bad between us?
15:04 Is housing benefit being reduced? Will I have to move?
18:19 I've got a girl pregnant. What financial responsibilities do I have?
25:57 When dating, should the man pay for everything or should it be split?
31:20 My mum doesn't like my new boyfriend and calls him a 'chav'. What should I do?
36:48 How are you celebrating Valentine's day?
43:00 My boyfriend pays off my credit card debts but I feel guilty I can't pay for myself.
50:40 How can I better manage my debts?
Discuss these topics in on the discussion boards or ask a question with askTheSite.
Stay tuned for details of our next live chat on our Facebook page.
About Pete
Pete worked as a teacher until 1997, during which time he was also a lay official with the National Union of Teachers. As county secretary of the Norfolk branch of the union he was involved in negotiating with the county council on a wide rangeof professional and HR issues.
After leaving teaching he started volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Wymondham, Norfolk and started a website for young people and gave advice across the county via email. This work led to working as an advisor with askTheSite. As well as askTheSite, Pete also answers questions for Netmums.
About Matt
In 1995, Matt became the first agony uncle for 19 magazine and has written regular advice columns for B, Fox Kids, AOL UK and Bliss. He often appears on television and radio in this role. Over the years he has co-presented a series of ITV's regional cult Saturday morning show, Love Bites, and a live weekly phone-in on LBC.
Matt has written many national health awareness campaigns for clients including BBC Radio One, Brook Advisory, NSPCC, Macmillan and the Health Education Authority, as well as articles and features for national newspapers and magazines. Currently he is a relationship advisor for askTheSite, official spokesperson for TheSite.org and a monthly contributor to Marie Claire.
Money and your relationships
Pete from the Citizen's Advice Bureau joins Matt Whyman, our resident relationships advisor, to answer your money and relationships questions.
Can't see the player? Click to listen on Soundcloud
Download .mp3 (51Mb)
Questions/Topics:
01:07 I really want to move out. How do I deal with the costs?
04:01 I'm bored with boyfriend who's on the dole.
08:39 My unemployment is putting a strain on our relationship.
11:53 Should I keep lending my friend money? What if things turn bad between us?
15:04 Is housing benefit being reduced? Will I have to move?
18:19 I've got a girl pregnant. What financial responsibilities do I have?
25:57 When dating, should the man pay for everything or should it be split?
31:20 My mum doesn't like my new boyfriend and calls him a 'chav'. What should I do?
36:48 How are you celebrating Valentine's day?
43:00 My boyfriend pays off my credit card debts but I feel guilty I can't pay for myself.
50:40 How can I better manage my debts?
Discuss these topics in on the discussion boards or ask a question with askTheSite.
Stay tuned for details of our next live chat on our Facebook page.
About Pete
Pete worked as a teacher until 1997, during which time he was also a lay official with the National Union of Teachers. As county secretary of the Norfolk branch of the union he was involved in negotiating with the county council on a wide rangeof professional and HR issues.
After leaving teaching he started volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Wymondham, Norfolk and started a website for young people and gave advice across the county via email. This work led to working as an advisor with askTheSite. As well as askTheSite, Pete also answers questions for Netmums.
About Matt
In 1995, Matt became the first agony uncle for 19 magazine and has written regular advice columns for B, Fox Kids, AOL UK and Bliss. He often appears on television and radio in this role. Over the years he has co-presented a series of ITV's regional cult Saturday morning show, Love Bites, and a live weekly phone-in on LBC.
Matt has written many national health awareness campaigns for clients including BBC Radio One, Brook Advisory, NSPCC, Macmillan and the Health Education Authority, as well as articles and features for national newspapers and magazines. Currently he is a relationship advisor for askTheSite, official spokesperson for TheSite.org and a monthly contributor to Marie Claire.