My Girlfriend Has Money to Spare, So Can I Ask for a Loan?

I don't expect things like this, but she hasn't even offered!
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I have a bit of an uncomfy money question. I saw a question like this recently but this is i guess more from the other side of it. Even though I'm always encouraging my friends to discuss money more, especially with their partners, I don't always take my own advice all the time......classic! The context is: my girlfriend of a couple years makes twice as much money as me. I work for the county, and my job is good with solid benefits but doesn't pay much, and my girlfriend works in medical sales. She works more hours than me but makes soooo much more than me. She also comes from money, and I very much do not. We live together and we don't split things 50/50. She pays more of the ...

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