It’s normal for anyone to occasionally forget their wallet or credit card when going out with family, friends, or a partner. However, if this “forgetfulness” becomes a repeated habit, it raises concerns.
In her post, she explained that she and her boyfriend had been dating for nine months. He has two daughters from a previous relationship, and they often dine out together as a group of four. However, during their weekly outings, her boyfriend always seems to forget his wallet, leaving her to cover the bill every time.
Fed up, she texted him before their most recent outing to remind him to bring his wallet, but he dismissed her concerns with a laugh. At the restaurant, his children ordered the most expensive items on the menu. Before the food arrived, she asked her boyfriend if he had his wallet. Caught off guard, he pretended to check his pockets and claimed he left it in another pair of jeans, once again asking her to cover the bill “just this time.”
Having reached her limit, she grabbed her bag and left, telling him she wasn’t paying this time. He called her later, furious, accusing her of having no sympathy for his kids and claiming that she was selfish for letting them “go hungry.” He insisted she needed to rethink how she treats his children.
The woman asked Reddit if she was wrong for walking out, and users overwhelmingly supported her decision. Many believed her boyfriend was deliberately using her to avoid paying.
“NTA. Sweetie, you need to dump the loser. He will bleed you dry for the rest of your life and belittle you,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “NTA. This guy is a manipulative AH. Red flags everywhere. You’re my hero for walking out. If you stayed, he would have gaslighted you into paying. This is a situation he created.”
What are your thoughts? Was she justified in walking out, or should she have handled the situation differently?
