Picture this: you’ve planned the adventure of a lifetime – a 10-day horseback riding trip through the mountains. ️ You’re excited, you’re ready, and then… your new boyfriend with a bad knee and a bunch of GI issues wants to join. He’s a picky eater, can’t drink plain water, and hasn’t ridden a horse in over a decade. What do you do? Well, our protagonist here decided to be honest and tell her boyfriend that she’d rather go solo. But now, he’s mad and won’t acknowledge his physical limitations. Let’s dive into this wild ride of a story!
Mountain Horseback Adventure!
Childhood Horse Riding Memories
Local Horse Riding? Nah!
Knee Issues and State Health Insurance
♂️ Walking and Hiking Limitations
Medical Assistant Duties
Horse Riding Pain
GI Issues and Trip Worries
♀️ Going Solo
Angry Boyfriend
Water Drinking Dilemma
Picky Eater Problems
Veggie-Free Diet
️ No Kids Menu on the Trip
Mountain Adventure vs. Boyfriend’s Health Issues
Our protagonist planned a 10-day horseback riding adventure through the mountains before getting into a relationship with her boyfriend, who has a bad knee and GI issues. ️ He’s super excited about the trip and insists he can handle it, despite not having ridden a horse in over a decade and having serious health concerns. She tries to be realistic and suggests he research the trip and ride a horse locally first, but he ignores her advice and starts buying cowboy clothing instead. Concerned about his safety and the potential impact on her own enjoyment of the trip, she ultimately tells him she wants to go solo. Now, he’s mad and won’t acknowledge his physical impairments. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Supportive comment questions boyfriend’s inability to drink water
Prove your point with a day ride and lunch
User confused by water comment, supports OP’s decision.
Avoid turning a physically demanding trip into a nightmare
User suggests exit points during horseback ride. Humorous survival tip.
Traveling with GI issues can be a nightmare. NTA.
Choose a partner who shares your passions ❤️
Gastroenterologist debunks boyfriend’s soda-for-heartburn theory. NTA.
The real issue: Can’t drink plain water?
Can he use tour requirements to ditch his unskilled girlfriend? NTA.
Processed food and acidity worsened heartburn during horseback adventure
NTA comments on boyfriend’s behavior during horseback adventure
Girlfriend called out for being a medical assistant, not a GF
Take the reins of your life, go solo, and enjoy!
Being realistic about health and fitness. NTA
Dealing with a picky eater who acts like a five-year-old NTA
Selfish partner prioritizes adventure over relationship
Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Good for you!
Understanding and empathy for the girlfriend’s decision.
NTA- Commenter questions the boyfriend’s readiness for 10-day horseback adventure.
Physical limitations limit boyfriend’s horseback adventure. NTA seeks advice.
Healthy relationships require individual growth and support. #NTA
Savage comment shuts down idea of taking boyfriend on vacation
NTA. Encourage him to try easier horseback riding or hiking
Engaging in a 10-day horseback ride with an unprepared partner?
Inviting himself and refusing to prepare, NTA for leaving him
Rescue concerns raised, outfitters can screen out unfit riders.
Concerns raised about responsibility and payment for potential disaster.
Girlfriend justifiably refuses to bring physically unfit boyfriend on trip
A commenter shares their physical limitations for a similar trip.
Skeptical commenter suggests a 3-day horseback test.
Going solo on a trip is okay, even if he’s Mark Todd
Outfitter’s fault? Commenter says NTA in horseback breakup.
Mismatched lifestyles cause relationship troubles
Offering a safer alternative for the partner, NTA wins
Building up to a rigorous trip is essential
Listen to your gut: don’t force a relationship if incompatible
Advice to OP on navigating separate hobbies in a relationship
Set boundaries and suggest a shorter trip to test waters
Professional rider defends leaving unfit boyfriend behind on major ride
NTA! Boyfriend not cut out for adventure, will ruin trip
Choose you. Don’t choose him. NTA.
NTA, but is the relationship worth the incompatibility?
User questions boyfriend’s suitability for girlfriend’s rugged lifestyle
NTA. Don’t baby him, force him to eat normal foods
One person’s struggles with rare food allergy and swallowing disorder
Suggests taking the delusional boyfriend for a ride
Partner is exhausting and oblivious, commenter is NTA
NTA calls out the boyfriend’s dietary issues and suggests a local ride to show him the consequences
Setting boundaries for mental health is important.
NTA comment: Boyfriend acting like a child
Dealing with picky eaters while camping/hiking. NTA
Leave your baggage at home, enjoy your vacation ☀️
Eliminating wheat cured heartburn and changed this person’s life
Stick to the plan and go on the horseback adventure solo
NTA and savage diet burn in the comment section
Experienced rider defends leaving inexperienced boyfriend behind on horseback trip
A comment advises the horsewoman to reconsider her relationship
New relationship, misaligned lifestyles: is chemistry enough?
Is a 10-day horseback trip too soon for a couple?
Girlfriend calls out boyfriend’s unrealistic expectations and childish behavior.
NTA. Let him learn to take care of himself
Unhealthy diet may have caused GI issues on horseback adventure
NTA suggests that an unprepared person can put everyone at risk
NTA suggests that the boyfriend is not prepared for the physically intensive trip and put everyone at risk.
Cutting loose a health nightmare for a better future
NTA. Commenter suggests BF’s GI problems from bad diet, advises caution.
NTA gets dietary advice for boyfriend’s digestive issues
Empathetic comment on health limitations in horseback riding.
Realistic expectations and compromise are key for successful trips.
NTA. Set boundaries and enjoy your trip without being a caregiver
NTA and a funny theory about the heartburn culprit
Encouraging response to NTA comment on health concerns
Heartburn triggers aside, boyfriend can’t handle the physically demanding adventure. NTA.
Healthy habits could improve heartburn and save vacations. NTA.
Advice on managing heartburn, but doubts on boyfriend’s claims. ❤️
Last Updated on March 7, 2024 by Diply Social Team
