** Firstly, "how would I react?"
I really do go for the "leave my wallet" analogy - brilliant, will remember that.
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** Secondly, for me, whilst pondering on the situation, I considered that it illustrated "Enabling Behavior"
The b/f's g/f stole money from him - firstly, how must he have felt regarding Trust in their relationship?
What of open Communication? If she was genuinely in need of money.
Enabling - If the b/f dismisses and makes excuses for the g/f about her taking money from him and does nothing, by that I mean, talk with her, as Deb says, has she got a problem??
But the reality is this, that he is doing her no kindness at all, especially with regard to long term, choosing to make excuses over and above, working this through with his g/f, in addressing whatever her problem may be - the reason for her motivation to steal the money from him.
In making excuses for her, he is in effect, enabling her behavior, of theft, and, the real danger is at this early stage, she has no opportunity to confront and deal with her problem.
And the g/f's problem with grow.
Hope is okay to share this - if not, please ignore.
Leah xx
