Imagine supporting your partner through thick and thin, only to have your financial and emotional limits tested to the breaking point. That's the story of a 23-year-old woman who's been the sole provider for her boyfriend with severe anxiety and hypochondria. As money gets tighter, she's forced to make a tough decision: continue to pay for his medical visits or put her foot down. 😓💔
💔 Girlfriend Refuses to Pay for Boyfriend's Illness Anymore: Is She Heartless?
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The Struggle Begins
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Supporting Her Boyfriend
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The Hypochondria Issue
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Costly Doctor Visits
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Financial Strain
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The Breaking Point
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No More Money
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Therapist Troubles
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The Aftermath
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Divided Opinions
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Therapist Clarification
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Breaking Up and Moving On
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A Turn for the Worse
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Finding Help
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Mixed Reactions
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The Painful Decision and Its Aftermath
This heart-wrenching story of a woman who's had enough of her boyfriend's hypochondria has left the internet divided. After refusing to pay for his medical visits, she ends up breaking up with him over the phone. But things take a dark turn, and he ends up in a psychiatric facility. Now, with some friends still angry at her, she's left to pick up the pieces and figure out her own future. Let's see what people think about this emotional rollercoaster... 😢💔
NTA for cutting off financial support. Don't set yourself on fire 🔥
enterpursuingabear | enterpursuingabear
Boyfriend quit working to mooch off OP. NTA for leaving.
JohnChapter11Verse35 | JohnChapter11Verse35
Break up with him and run, you deserve better. 👏
FRANPW1 | FRANPW1
Healthy communication is key in relationships 👍
myanila | myanila
OP's boyfriend is draining her financially. NTA for setting boundaries.
dane_crane | dane_crane
Boyfriend blocks girlfriend for not paying medical bills. NTA wins.
BeholdMyGarden | BeholdMyGarden
Boyfriend's illness causing financial strain, NTA for setting boundaries. 💰
a_ghost_ | a_ghost_
Boyfriend quits job and expects girlfriend to pay for him. NTA.
Berrysama32 | Berrysama32
Money struggles and guilt-tripping in illness debate. NTA.
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Encouraging seeking professional help for mental health issues. 💪
RollingKatamari | RollingKatamari
It's time to prioritize your own mental health and finances 💰❤️
teresajs | teresajs
Man walks out on girlfriend, she saves $160 a week 💸
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Encouraging therapy for hypochondria, but therapist reliability is concerning 🤔
AssholeJudge123 | AssholeJudge123
NTA. Boyfriend's mental illness turned into emotional and financial abuse. 💔
Waxdoll42 | Waxdoll42
Dump him and the 'friends'? NTA, but what about context? 🤔
Michael_Chandra | Michael_Chandra
Taking charge of the relationship - 🙅♀️👨👧👦
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Boyfriend's illness: Should girlfriend pay for his therapy? NTA thinks no.
olivfrog | olivfrog
Partner's illness doesn't justify entitlement to time and money. NTA.
ivy176 | ivy176
NTA. Time to move on and focus on your career 👏
Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy
Partner's refusal to pay for illness may be financial abuse 👍
Pixamel | Pixamel
Depressed boyfriend runs away after girlfriend confronts him. Be strong 🙏
WriteAnotherWoods | WriteAnotherWoods
Boyfriend's health anxiety draining girlfriend's bank account: NTA for setting boundaries.
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NTA commenter questions severity of illness and girlfriend's heart
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Partner's hypochondria is not her responsibility. NTA 👍
Even-Tomatillo-4197 | Even-Tomatillo-4197
Dump him 💔. You deserve a partner, not a dependent.
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Dumping a sick partner is heartless, but NTA for leaving.
raezberrie | raezberrie
Stop enabling his illness. He needs to make progress himself. 🙏
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👩⚕️Don't let him guilt you into being his nursemaid anymore.
Spreepodcast_r | Spreepodcast_r
NTA: Commenter sarcastically suggests using 'cure' to save money 💰
SentientForNow | SentientForNow
Dodged a bullet 💰💔. Boyfriend with savings account made GF pay bills. NTA
Exact_Insurance | Exact_Insurance
🚫💰 Dump him! Commenter advises breaking up with dependent boyfriend.
VanillaFam | VanillaFam
Partner's medical expenses draining finances; commenter advises rethinking relationship. NTA
Hideyohubby | Hideyohubby
NTA. He needs to take responsibility for his hypochondria 👨⚕️
TriumphAnt462X0 | TriumphAnt462X0
Boyfriend's illness not her responsibility. NTA. 👍
skaev0la | skaev0la
Boyfriend's therapy bill causes breakup, commenter suggests new therapist.
Dull-Community | Dull-Community
Dealing with a sick partner can be tough, but guilt-tripping is unacceptable. NTA.
TwistedTomorrow | TwistedTomorrow
Partner's imaginary illnesses draining life and money: NTA's perspective.
Senator_Bink | Senator_Bink
Partner's mental illness not an excuse to take advantage. Break up.
FluffySky1611 | FluffySky1611
Commenter suspects boyfriend's behavior is addiction, not anxiety.
kimchi_Queen | kimchi_Queen
🤔 Girlfriend pays for boyfriend's medical bills despite his savings fund. Commenter calls her out for being the a**hole to herself, but not to him.
lostandfoundat40 | lostandfoundat40
Dump him and change the locks. NTA. 👏
CommanderWaffle47 | CommanderWaffle47
Don't be a doormat! 💪 Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.
Iseewhatudidthurrrrr | Iseewhatudidthurrrrr
You deserve a partner who takes care of you too 💔
Wonderland_Books | Wonderland_Books
Partner's mental illness doesn't justify financial exploitation. #NTA 🙅
hammocks_ | hammocks_
Don't feel bad, he was using you. His true colors showed.
BohemianBrute | BohemianBrute
Financial abuse? NTA for refusing to pay for boyfriend's therapy.
m033118b | m033118b
🤔 Boyfriend has savings but girlfriend paid his medical bills? NTA
BuguyaBriarLeigh | BuguyaBriarLeigh
Prioritize yourself and leave the relationship. 💔
Humanicide603 | Humanicide603
An empathetic NTA comment on anxiety and therapy struggles.
KatieL6547 | KatieL6547
Supportive comment agrees with girlfriend's decision to break up.
Bird_on_the_wing | Bird_on_the_wing
NTA suggests changing locks, budget permitting. 😲
stoatsoup | stoatsoup
Dump him 💔 You can't support both and pay for doctors.
XxhumanguineapigxX | XxhumanguineapigxX
Caring for your partner's health is important, but at what cost? 💔
alexandersimon | alexandersimon
Dump him and move on 💔
tabbycat4 | tabbycat4
Financial support debate: NTA for refusing to pay for boyfriend's illness
UnrelatedExistence | UnrelatedExistence
Supporting mental health is important, but financial boundaries matter too 💰
jackalope78 | jackalope78
Self-reflection advised: Is this relationship worth the emotional toll? 🤔
andysjs2003 | andysjs2003
Boyfriend expects too much, girlfriend not heartless for leaving. 💔
Flippn_Freddy | Flippn_Freddy
Let the critics pay for his medical bills and see how long they last 😉
Derbyshirelass40 | Derbyshirelass40
Don't let him guilt trip you. NTA for setting boundaries 👏
exhauta | exhauta
Partner with hypochondria draining finances and patience. NTA for setting boundaries.
factfarmer | factfarmer
Supportive comment advises self-care when dealing with mentally ill partner.
Silken_meerkat | Silken_meerkat
NTA. Boyfriend's illness was a manipulation tactic. 🤒😒
TallCombination6 | TallCombination6