💔 Girlfriend Refuses to Pay for Boyfriend's Illness Anymore: Is She Heartless?

Diply Social Team
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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

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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

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