I think it is dishonest for her to go behind her boyfriend's back. I wouldn't do that to my boyfriend.

I don't think its wrong to accept money as a gift...if it is needed. BUT, braids? I was thinking it was for an emergency or something.

Yea that is what I dont understand about her if its not an emergency why she take it.

I should have made it more clearer in my topic but what I really wanted to know was is it ever okay to accept money from an ex while in a current relationship? Sorry I did not explain better.

If they are friends and the 'gift' is to help a person in a real bind...or if it's a loan then sure why not...but if the 'gift' has strings attached and the person is using the other because they can it's plain wrong

Is the girl still putting out to that guy? If not and he's dumb enough to give her money why not?

yes she has at times been intimate with him.

So she's cheating, case closed

Perhaps she should be asked the question in reverse ... if her boyfriend asked her to buy him a watch .. and she said no since she didn't have enough money .. how would she like to see her boyfriend goes to his ex-girlfriend and have her buy it for him? Would she feel secure in the relationship with her boyfriend? Would she feel threatened, lied to or possibly cheated on? Sometimes it helps to pose these questions. Personally,feel is it unfair to all.

wow who is this person? She must be something that some guy will hand over $200 for hair, she must be putting out to both. I find it hard to believe her old boyfriend just hands her this money. I am in awe.

I agree with you, but if she doesn't want to listen to you than there is not much you can do. I kind of feel thats a gold-digger in a sense. using someone to get what she wants, she broke up with him and she shouldn't take advantage of someone like that. I wish you luck with your feelings concerning this but maybe her new boyfriend will end up figuring it out, then she'll have to tell the truth.

Sound like the begining of every Judge Judy and People's Court show. Next thing you know he'll be sueing her for the "loans".

I think it is terrible since it is for braids. Especially sleeping with him. This is called prostetution (sp)you know. LOL,

Sounds like her relationship with her so called boyfriend isn't all that. It also sounds like neither one of them have a clue they are being used. I feel sorry for them and she's just a slut.

Your ?? is: Is it ever all right to accept money from an ex while in a new relationship?
Honesty, integrity and character play into this ??
If the ex is the father of your children and there is a legitmate need (auto ins.) that would differ from wanting a non-essential item and taking advantage of someone who is carrying a torch for you.
Taking advantage of another person emotional yearning for us is unkind.
The old "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is a big factor.
Here is a key. If you hide the truth from the man in your life then you are manipulating and controlling others for your own wants. A want is a big difference than a need.
Also be aware if you see someone take advantage of another be careful you may be next. It shows male or female, a persons character or lack of character.
Peace, just my opinion.