A man is facing backlash after refusing to drive his girlfriend to her hobby. The girlfriend, who cannot drive and refuses to learn, is upset and feels that her boyfriend is being controlling. The man had previously offered to help her learn to drive, but after months of no progress, he stopped pushing the issue. Now, with the girlfriend’s hobby being 15-20 minutes away by car, the man is refusing to drive her and believes that she should have learned to drive by now. The situation has caused tension in the relationship, with both parties feeling like they are in the right. What do you think? Is the man being unreasonable, or is the girlfriend being lazy? Read the full story and decide for yourself.
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Driving dilemma causes relationship rift
A man’s refusal to drive his girlfriend to her hobby classes has caused a rift in their relationship. The girlfriend, who has never obtained a driver’s license, had the opportunity to practice driving during the pandemic but never followed through. Now, she expects her boyfriend to drive her to and from her dance classes, which are a 15-20 minute drive away, three times a week. The boyfriend refuses to continue driving her, as he has done for the past four years, and believes it’s time for her to learn to drive. However, the girlfriend sees this as controlling behavior and claims that driving makes her anxious. The situation has left the couple at odds, with the boyfriend wondering if he’s in the wrong. While it’s understandable for the girlfriend to feel anxious about driving, it’s also important for both parties to find a compromise that works for them. Will the couple be able to find a solution that satisfies both of their needs? Stay tuned for the comments and reactions.
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Control your time, not hers. NTA for not driving her.
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