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.
The Struggle Begins

Supporting Her Boyfriend

The Hypochondria Issue

Costly Doctor Visits

Financial Strain

The Breaking Point

No More Money

Therapist Troubles

The Aftermath

Divided Opinions

Therapist Clarification

Breaking Up and Moving On

A Turn for the Worse

Finding Help

Mixed Reactions

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

Boyfriend quit working to mooch off OP. NTA for leaving.

Break up with him and run, you deserve better.

Healthy communication is key in relationships

OP’s boyfriend is draining her financially. NTA for setting boundaries.

Boyfriend blocks girlfriend for not paying medical bills. NTA wins.

Boyfriend’s illness causing financial strain, NTA for setting boundaries.

Boyfriend quits job and expects girlfriend to pay for him. NTA.

Money struggles and guilt-tripping in illness debate. NTA.
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Encouraging seeking professional help for mental health issues.

It’s time to prioritize your own mental health and finances ❤️

Man walks out on girlfriend, she saves $160 a week
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Encouraging therapy for hypochondria, but therapist reliability is concerning

NTA. Boyfriend’s mental illness turned into emotional and financial abuse.

Dump him and the ‘friends’? NTA, but what about context?

Taking charge of the relationship – ♀️
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Boyfriend’s illness: Should girlfriend pay for his therapy? NTA thinks no.

Partner’s illness doesn’t justify entitlement to time and money. NTA.

NTA. Time to move on and focus on your career

Partner’s refusal to pay for illness may be financial abuse

Depressed boyfriend runs away after girlfriend confronts him. Be strong

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

Dump him . You deserve a partner, not a dependent.

Dumping a sick partner is heartless, but NTA for leaving.

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.

NTA: Commenter sarcastically suggests using ‘cure’ to save money

Dodged a bullet . Boyfriend with savings account made GF pay bills. NTA

Dump him! Commenter advises breaking up with dependent boyfriend.

Partner’s medical expenses draining finances; commenter advises rethinking relationship. NTA

NTA. He needs to take responsibility for his hypochondria ⚕️

Boyfriend’s illness not her responsibility. NTA.

Boyfriend’s therapy bill causes breakup, commenter suggests new therapist.

Dealing with a sick partner can be tough, but guilt-tripping is unacceptable. NTA.

Partner’s imaginary illnesses draining life and money: NTA’s perspective.

Partner’s mental illness not an excuse to take advantage. Break up.

Commenter suspects boyfriend’s behavior is addiction, not anxiety.

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.

Dump him and change the locks. NTA.

Don’t be a doormat! Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.

You deserve a partner who takes care of you too

Partner’s mental illness doesn’t justify financial exploitation. #NTA

Don’t feel bad, he was using you. His true colors showed.

Financial abuse? NTA for refusing to pay for boyfriend’s therapy.

Boyfriend has savings but girlfriend paid his medical bills? NTA

Prioritize yourself and leave the relationship.

An empathetic NTA comment on anxiety and therapy struggles.

Supportive comment agrees with girlfriend’s decision to break up.

NTA suggests changing locks, budget permitting.

Dump him You can’t support both and pay for doctors.

Caring for your partner’s health is important, but at what cost?

Dump him and move on

Financial support debate: NTA for refusing to pay for boyfriend’s illness

Supporting mental health is important, but financial boundaries matter too

Self-reflection advised: Is this relationship worth the emotional toll?

Boyfriend expects too much, girlfriend not heartless for leaving.

Let the critics pay for his medical bills and see how long they last

Don’t let him guilt trip you. NTA for setting boundaries

Partner with hypochondria draining finances and patience. NTA for setting boundaries.

Supportive comment advises self-care when dealing with mentally ill partner.

NTA. Boyfriend’s illness was a manipulation tactic.
