Imagine being stranded on a remote road in freezing weather with your car broken down, and the one person you’d expect to come to your rescue is your boyfriend. But what if he says no? That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who found herself in this chilling situation. She was just trying to run a quick errand when her car’s alternator failed, leaving her shivering in the cold. Desperate for help, she called her boyfriend, who lived nearby, only to be met with a shocking response.
Car Trouble in the Cold ❄️

Not Dressed for the Weather

Calling the Boyfriend for Help

The Unbelievable Response

“Can’t You Ask a Friend?”

Towing Plans and Lost Phone

Emailing for Help

Apologizing for the Inconvenience

Boyfriend’s Panicked Messages

Car Heat is Broken,” ❄️

Accusations of Being Petty

Setting the Record Straight ♀️

Boyfriend’s Worries and Accusations ♀️

Breaking Things Off

The Cold Truth: Boyfriend’s Priorities Revealed
After being left stranded in the cold with a broken-down car, our protagonist had to rely on a friend who was 35 minutes away to come to her rescue. Meanwhile, her boyfriend, who lived nearby, refused to help because he had a friend visiting. The next day, he found her car abandoned and accused her of being petty for not contacting him. But she wasn’t being petty – she was just trying to handle the situation on her own after he brushed off her plea for help. In the end, she decided to break things off with her boyfriend, realizing that his priorities were clearly not in the right place. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this frosty tale… ❄️
Boyfriend refuses to help in the cold. NTA suggests social media.

Dump him! ❤️ Post the exchange on social media!

Trust is key in a relationship. Don’t settle for less. ❤️

Partner refuses to help stranded girlfriend in the cold. NTA.

Boyfriend refuses to help stranded girlfriend in freezing cold. NTA.

Boyfriend refuses to help in the cold, gaslights girlfriend. NTA
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Boyfriend refuses to help in a hazardous situation. NTA.

Dump the boyfriend and cook dinner for the helpful friend!

Boyfriend refuses to help, commenter suspects shady behavior.

Boyfriend refuses to help, calls girlfriend stupid. NTA.

NTA but dump him! He cared more about his friend

Boyfriend prioritizes friend over freezing girlfriend. NTA stands her ground.

Decoding his excuse: Another woman? Good call on breaking up.

BF prioritized friend over stranded GF with broken car and heater

True friends always have your back

A heartwarming story of kindness in contrast to the boyfriend’s behavior ❤️

Boyfriend refuses to help stranded girlfriend in the cold

Basic decency is not leaving people stranded in the cold

Dump him! A good partner would help in a crisis.

Clever revenge plan against unhelpful boyfriend.

Ex-boyfriend? NTA. If he cared, he’d be there right away.

Dump him! You deserve better.

Boyfriend refuses to help girlfriend in freezing weather. NTA.

“Blaming you for making him worried is so stupid” NTA

Boyfriend refuses to help stranded girlfriend. Commenter suspects ulterior motives.

Gaslighting and abandonment in a potentially deadly situation. NTA

BF’s true colors revealed in cold. NTA, he’s the a-hole

Boyfriend prioritizes friend over freezing girlfriend. You deserve better. ❄️

Partner refuses to help in cold, NTA stands up.

Experienced a similar situation, advises breaking up with the AH.

Friend won’t help in the cold. Is he cheating?

Prioritizing partners in emergencies is crucial for healthy relationships. ❤️

Boyfriend prioritizes video game over girlfriend’s safety. She’s NTA.

Dump him! You deserve better than a selfish ex.

Don’t settle for someone who leaves you stranded in the cold

NTA. Partner prioritizes friend over safety. Red flag

Dumping him was the right choice . Friends > selfish exes.

Partner leaves commenter stranded in the cold. NTA.

Supportive comment receives no replies, but encourages self-worth

Heartless boyfriend prioritizes jam session over sick girlfriend

Boyfriend refuses to help girlfriend stranded in the cold
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Supportive comment about leaving unsupportive boyfriend. ❤️

Ex-boyfriend chose video games over girlfriend in need. Good riddance!

Dump the a**hole, keep the friend

Selfish boyfriend refuses to help freezing girlfriend. NTA.

Boyfriend prioritizes friend over girlfriend’s safety in the cold.

Dump him! You deserve someone dependable. ❤️
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Refusing to help in the cold = major red flag

Friendship goals: tobogganing your friend to save your SO!

Heartless boyfriend chooses video games over girlfriend in winter storm

A heartwarming story of a good partner and encouragement for OP ❤️

True friends prioritize your safety ❤️ #NTA

Glad she dumped him! No one deserves that treatment. ❤️

Dump your SO and find someone who won’t leave you stranded

Curious about why the boyfriend refused to help in the cold

NTA. Always be there for your S/O when they need you. ❤️

Ex-husband prioritized barber over wife’s safety during storm.

Supportive commenters applaud OP’s decision to dump unsupportive ex
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Choose yourself first , not someone who won’t help in need.

NTA. Boyfriend not a friend, glad you have good ones

Boyfriend refuses to help girlfriend in trouble. Commenter supports her.

Don’t count on him for a long term commitment. Break up.

Dumped boyfriend fails to search for stranded girlfriend

Dumping him was the right move. You deserve better
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Dumping him was the right call ❤️ You deserve better!
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“Friend” leaves girlfriend stranded in the cold. NTA deserves better.
