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Do I pay? I gave my bf a serious illness, and he had to be hospitalized. Am I responsible for all of his bills


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I accidentally gave him a staph infection that was misdiagnosed by my own doctor.
He does not have insurance and I have sent quite a bit of money to help with his expenses but he asks for more. I do care about him and want to do the "right" thing, but I am single mom and it is hard....


    




Sid
Of course! You gave him the illness, so take resposibility and make God happy.


normobrian
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Not unless you did it intentionally, in which case it would be criminal.


cutegirl
it would be good of you to pay. At the very least, help out!


?
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What illness did you give him?


R. M
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Sounds like your boyfriend is a whiner, a 'pity me" person, or a 'you owe me" person.

No one is responsible for an illness that was passed unintentionally, especially if they did not know they had the illness.

Did he even know you were ill, and if he did, did he choose to be with you when you were ill?

Life comes with risks and this is one of them.

Who knows, you may have got it from him!!!!

Quit letting this guy bleed you.

Ask him to give you copies of the medical billings you have paid for, you can deduct this on your taxes maybe.

BTW - find another boyfirend also :-)


ann m
Everyone has staph on their skin. It's usually not a big deal, You did not give your bf anything intentionally. You have your kids to worry about, tell him you're sorry and it sounds like you've already went out of you way to make amends. Don't let him make you feel guilty about not paying enough. How sure are you that he's being truthful about not having insurance?? I've had a staph infection next to my spine and had 2 surgeries to remove it. If I had given it to someone else befoare I was diagnosed I'd of felt terrible, but wouldn't feel I had to pay their bills. He doesn't sound much like a keeper, It sounds like you may have taken on another child, if he's expecting you to care for him too! Don't pay his bills.


Sassafrass AKA: SASSY
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First of all, a staph infection is NOT an STD. I think the others who answered this question need to do a little homework. I'm sure you didn't do it intentionally & it's not your fault. Staph can be very contagious at times. It's up to you whether or not you want to pay for his bills. Don't beat yourself up for it.


Bingo's Mommy
He took a risk being with you. You should have been upfront with him about everything, but I don't think you are responsible for hospital costs...


daljack -a girl
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No...I would however make an effort to help.


?
Yea!


jma
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I think that if you would have been better informed by your doctor then you could of been up front and then you both could of made a better decision and could of taking precautions. Do what you can to help cause I know that I would feel like I would have to pay as well. But if you didn't know then do what you feel you have to in your heart.


Jody B
Depends on the situation. Did you know you had this particular illness and hold the information from him? Is this life threatening? Are the two of you still together? If you are perhaps you can come to an agreement on the portion you will pay. If this is say something in the community such as the flu then no I don't think you are responsible. If this is something that he could only get from you and I'm going to let you fill in that blank then I think your conscience should tell you a thing or two. Turn the table, if he gave it to you would you want him to pay?


Meggers
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i'd say if you told him about it than he knew he could get it, so don't pay anything.


vegaswoman
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You didn't do it deliberately. It was nice of you to offer to help him financially but it is not your responsibility. Unforseeable things happen to all of us. He should try to qualify for emergency medicaid for this bout of illness.


kat
don't pay anymore, you didn't know so you are not responsible and he should just get over it


Dotr
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probably not There is not enuff details here.


ryladie99
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Yes and No. Here is my 2 cents,and it is too bad that I have two sentences to go on. I can not psycho analyze your question. Well, I will do my best for you. First it depends on his situation, if he sues you then it goes to small claim court and I do not know how much damaged you gave it to him. Any evidents that supports his case? Now if you relationship with him is strong then he may not do any thing but, can you help him for the cost of hospitalize. Then you have to ask yourself that you are willing to give him monetary help. It is negotiable stage and up to both of you to communicate with each other and how serious your relationship are doing at this point? I wish you the best for 2007. Happy New You.


beetlejuice49423
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If he is an adult, he is responsible for the bill, but he can come back later and sue you over it if it's something like an STD...if it's something like the flu, that's inevitable, no matter who gave it to him. If it is something you could have prevented, he may have a case...especially is you are here admitting it....never put an admission in writing--it WILL come back to haunt you...


***********
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If you knew you had it and didn't tell him that he was at risk.


Jessi
it depends on how serious, but i dont think so. Maybe you should offer to help him out if he needs it. But you don't need to assume that you have to pay for it.


toolofoppression
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i doubt it. unless u gave it to him on purpose... killer..


tsull73
HIV? i don;t think you have to pay. But it would be morally just for you to do everything in your power to help.


aundrea<3
Hell no shortie! Just comfort him and bring him gifts and love!


:P
you both should decide on that. its weather you both can afford it and if you or he is willing to pay for it all or if you are willing to split 50/50


MightyE
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No you arnt. What happend?

You should not have to pay beacuse he should have made sure he could not get what ever you said gave him. Dont wory its not your fault


LoneStarLou
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Was it the flu or an STD? If it was an STD, I'd offer to pay, if its the flu, tough luck...you could get that anywhere, from anyone.


gapeach
Of course! Oh wait...Are you retarded or something? Because only retarded people would ask such a juvenile question.





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