Your boyfriend's insecurity about your increased income reflects selfishness rather than support. He seems unable to handle your success, indicating deeper issues in your relationship.
In the last year, sexual intimacy has drastically declined, with only occasional handjobs due to her ongoing struggles with perimenopause and the complexities in the relationship.
Throughout the first half of Season 3, Carrie has emphasized two particular things within her home: the glass dining table she found on 1stDibs, which she thought represented her and Aidan's relationship, and the unique glass window that Aidan accidentally shattered when he was throwing rocks at her window, completely fumbling his surprise romantic gesture.
Financial issues are one of the top complaints that couples have. Our attitudes to money can vary widely, and often a 50/50 split is attempted but fails in real life.
While both partners have stable jobs and savings, the reluctance to move out indicates a deeper issue that might need to be addressed for personal peace.
If this is something that a couple plans to do together ahead of time, that's a different story. Consensual cake shenanigans are A-okay. But the surprise face smash? I'm really bothered by the whole concept.