After several months of dating, a woman began noticing a concerning habit whenever she and her boyfriend went out to eat. Frustrated, she eventually decided it was time to take action.
The 32-year-old woman had been in a nine-month relationship with her 39-year-old boyfriend, who had two young children. However, their relationship hit a rough patch when they argued over something he had been doing repeatedly.
Seeking advice, the woman turned to Reddit to ask if she had overreacted, and many users quickly responded, mostly supporting her.
The issue? Her boyfriend frequently “forgot” his wallet whenever they went out to eat. Since his kids loved dining out, they made it a regular thing. But every time, he would conveniently forget his wallet, leaving her to foot the bill.
Initially, she didn’t mind paying, but after a while, it became a financial strain, especially when it happened multiple times in just one month, leaving her struggling to keep up.
One evening, after receiving payment from her second part-time job, they planned to take the kids out for dinner again. Sensing another “forgotten wallet” situation, she sent him a reminder text. He laughed it off.
At the restaurant, the children ordered pricey dishes. Before the meal, she asked her boyfriend about his wallet, just to be sure. He looked shocked and, after checking his pockets, said he’d left it in the jeans he almost wore.
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