I (18m) am a young and ambitious drummer, I’ve toured a bit and spent time in the studio. I dearly hate my day job (Ace Hardware cashier) and I teach a couple of drum lessons per week to work towards being a professional drummer. (aiming for 6 students, currently have 2) and one of my students is a girl. I’d guess she’s in her late twenties. Upon hearing this my girlfriend (20f) said that was sus. She didn’t like that I “spend alone time with a girl at my house” and “that I follow her on Instagram” when you phrase it *that* way, it does sound sus! But it’s a professional relationship, *both* of my students book an hour of my time in advance and pay me for it once a week. And if they cancel on late notice, I charge a fee. Then they don’t hear from me all week till the next lesson is coming up and I need to confirm. *male or female students both* It’s an easy extra $200 a month, which goes to a couple date nights, and gas to go see with my girlfriend! My other student is a guy, who my gf doesn’t mind, but he’s newer and far less lucrative for me because of it. My girlfriend suggested I drop my female student, so as to not prioritize a paycheck over her feelings. But I’m out here like, why would I do that!? The money is good, and I am doing nothing nefarious besides teaching drums, it’s good for my mental health! Plus, I plan to quit my job and do this for real money. Keeping all of my clients as long as I can at this early stage is going to be a huge requirement. Building trust and solid professional relationships… not burning bridges and the date money they lead to, for jealousy relief. Am I the asshole?