u/Pristine-Swimming-24

Hello, so my brother recently graduated sa college po. Now I’m renting a 2br condo unit because he still lives with me. I’m planning to downgrade lifestyle a bit specially since I lost one of my clients. Also, I spend a lot sa grocery bec he’s on a high-protein diet and eats a lot. I earn more than enough but I feel like I could save so much more na wala ng nakadepend sakin. I would say na I gave him a very comfortable life during his college years, everything is provided for. Now, plan niya magtake ng boards by March 2027 when he can take it by Sept this year. Now I want to let him go na, to save and para rin maturuan siya how to stand sa sarili niyang paa. Wala rin ako nakikitang initiative sakaniya to find work habang naghihintay.

Tho this ate is feeling guilt na hayaan na siya. What would you do po if you were in my position?

For additional context, di kami from well-off family but I did the hardwork to provide for him. I’m working with 3-4 clients to support our lifestyle. Then current rent and bills namin is at 40k/mo. Wala pa dun yung groceries. Okay lang naman na unahin ko rin sarili no? And also, I genuinely want to live alone na. I’m almost 30. I plan to give him small monthly allowance up until his boards.

Hi! Would like to ask for your recos. I plan to gift my brother his first watch for his college graduation. I’m visiting Japan next week and would like to buy him one as a gift. Budget is around 40k below. Tysm!!!