A nine-month relationship took a sudden turn when the woman noticed that her boyfriend’s constant “forgetfulness” was costing her a lot of money. Even though he went on regular dates with his two kids, he would leave her to pay the bill because he had forgotten his wallet.
The trend kept happening over and over, which hurt her finances. She felt used, so she chose to speak out. One night, she told him to remember to bring his wallet, but he laughed it off. His kids ordered expensive meals at the restaurant, and when she asked him where his wallet was, he said he had forgotten.
That’s when she said “no.” She shut the circle of financial abuse when she refused to pay and left the restaurant. In response, her boyfriend called her selfish and cruel for leaving his kids hungry.
But the woman wouldn’b give in. She said it wasn’t fair to expect her to always pay for things. “I’m not willing to pay for his family trips,” she said. Redditors mostly agreed with her and saw that her boyfriend’s actions were manipulative.
People online pointed out that his behavior wasn’t consistent, which suggested that he was intentionally taking advantage of people. They told the woman she was doing the right thing by putting her financial health first and told her to think about the relationship again.
This event led to a larger discussion about how to set financial limits in partnerships. It showed how important it is to respect each other, talk to each other, and share responsibility.
People can learn from her story and break free from similar patterns of abuse.
In the end, the woman’s strong will led to a necessary conclusion. Will she find a more fair relationship, or will this experience change the way she dates from now on? Time will tell.
