It’s normal to forget your wallet once in a while, but when it happens every time you go out to eat, it starts to feel like a problem. A woman shared her story on Reddit, wondering if she was wrong for refusing to pay for another dinner after her boyfriend “forgot” his credit card again, leaving her to cover meals for him and his two daughters. Her decision to walk away has sparked a big conversation online.
She’d been with her boyfriend for nine months, and they had a weekly tradition of dining out with his daughters from a previous relationship. Each time, he left his wallet at home, meaning she paid for everyone. At first, she thought it was an honest mistake, but it kept happening. Before their latest outing, she texted him to bring his card, but he laughed it off. At the restaurant, his daughters ordered costly dishes, and when she asked about his wallet, he said it was in “other pants” and asked her to cover it “just this once.”
Feeling used, she decided she’d had enough. She grabbed her purse, told him she wasn’t paying, and left, wishing him a good evening with his kids. Later, he called, upset, accusing her of being heartless for leaving his daughters hungry, as they went home without eating. He said she needed to rethink how she treated his kids, leaving her second-guessing herself. She turned to Reddit, where people strongly supported her.
The online community called her boyfriend’s behavior manipulative, with one commenter saying, “You’re not the problem! He’s taking advantage of you—time to let him go.” Another wrote, “Good for you for leaving! He’s using his kids to guilt you, and that’s not okay.” Many criticized him for dragging his daughters into a financial issue, stressing that relationships should involve mutual respect and shared responsibilities.
Her story highlights the importance of fairness in relationships, especially when kids are involved. While she wonders if she was too harsh, the support online shows she was right to stand up for herself. Now, she’s left deciding whether to address the issue or move forward, but her story inspires others to set boundaries and protect their dignity in relationships.
