I still pay for my exes car insurance and occasionally send money for bills, electric etc. Is this stupid? My ex split up with me two weeks ago. We left on moderately good terms. I’m obviously still heartbroken but it’s getting easier. We last spoke two days ago but I haven’t heard from her since.

She is in a terrible place financially and I basically carried us both. Paid for everything etc. She is now struggling.

I told her I would continue to send money for her car insurance (£45 every month) and occasionally send about £15 for gas and electric. I said I’m not doing this to keep in some sort of contact, she doesn’t have to say thanks or anything. I just know if I don’t help she will lose her car and she has lost so much already.

I love her very much and have always wanted to support her even if I can’t directly be in her life anymore. My friends say I am a fool and need to cut her off for good as we are not married and have no kids. Am I being silly?