Woman Refuses to Pay for Boyfriend and His Kids’ Meals After He “Forgets” His Wallet Again – Was She in the Wrong?
Forgetting your wallet or credit card when going out with loved ones is something that can happen to anyone. But when it becomes a repeated habit, it raises eyebrows.
One woman shared her story on Reddit, seeking advice on whether she was wrong for refusing to pay for her boyfriend and his kids’ meal after yet another instance of him “forgetting” his wallet.
The couple had been dating for nine months, and her boyfriend had two daughters from a previous relationship. The four of them had a tradition of dining out weekly, but every single time, he conveniently left his wallet behind, forcing her to cover the bill.
During their latest outing, things took a familiar turn. The children began ordering the most expensive dishes on the menu. Before the meal arrived, the woman decided to confront her boyfriend about his wallet. Looking startled, he patted his pockets and said, “Guess I left it in my other jeans,” then asked her to “cover for him just this time.”
This time, however, she had enough. She grabbed her belongings and announced she wasn’t paying the bill. When her boyfriend asked where she was going, she told him to enjoy the meal without her and walked out.
Later that evening, her boyfriend called to berate her. He accused her of lacking empathy for his children and claimed her actions left them hungry, as he had to cancel their orders and take the kids home. He also said her behavior made him question how she treated his daughters and labeled her “selfish.”
Reddit users, however, overwhelmingly sided with the woman.
“NTA (Not the A**hole). He’s clearly using you and banking on your guilt to foot the bill,” one commenter said. Another chimed in, “This guy is waving red flags all over the place. You did the right thing by standing up for yourself.”
Others praised her for walking out before being guilt-tripped into paying. “You’re a hero for refusing to put up with his manipulation,” one user wrote.
The situation sheds light on deeper issues in the relationship. Was her boyfriend truly forgetful, or was this a calculated move to avoid financial responsibility? The repeated pattern suggests the latter, and many Redditors encouraged her to reconsider the relationship altogether.
While it’s essential to show kindness and generosity in relationships, it’s just as crucial to recognize when someone is taking advantage. This woman’s experience is a reminder to set boundaries and prioritize self-respect.
What are your thoughts on this? Was she right to walk away, or should she have handled it differently?
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