A woman shares her story of a disastrous dinner date with her boyfriend on a busy Saturday night. After enjoying a great meal, they find themselves stuck in a tight parking spot with cars surrounding them. Her boyfriend becomes increasingly frustrated, refusing her help and eventually locking her in the car. The argument escalates, and she ends up crying.
She wonders if she overreacted by telling him he ruined the night. Was her boyfriend being unreasonable or was she in the wrong? Read on to find out!
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Woman wonders if she’s the a**hole for calling out boyfriend’s behavior
Going out on a date should be a pleasant experience, but what happens when it turns into a disaster? A woman took her boyfriend of five years out to her favorite restaurant, but things went south when they tried to leave. Despite her attempts to help, her boyfriend became frustrated and even locked her in the car. Was she wrong to call out his behavior afterwards?
Read on to find out what people on Reddit had to say about this situation .
NTA for calling out abusive behavior. Run, OP, run!
Red flag alert! Get out of this toxic relationship ASAP.
Boyfriend calls his parents for help, NTA calls him out
NTA. Ex-boyfriend’s behavior is a waving red flag warning.
Be careful, this behavior could escalate. Consider your options
Encouraging response to woman’s relationship struggle, urging her to leave
Dump the immature boy and find someone who makes you happy
Support for leaving toxic relationship, age at start matters ⚠️
Encouraging question about self-worth and future goals.
Boyfriend’s erratic behavior is ruining the relationship, NTA for calling out
Limited date options causing issues?
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Abusive boyfriend tries to blame partner. NTA for standing up.
Leave him now! This behavior can easily escalate to abuse.
Commenter calls out abusive boyfriend, labels him a loser.
Believe red flags, not apologies.
13 red flags and literal abuse. You’re NTA.
Laughing at 23 year old man calling parents for parking spot
Commenter supports OP and encourages her to leave the boyfriend
NTA and be careful. s everywhere. Unsafe and unhealthy relationship.
Is your boyfriend ruining your dates? NTA for calling him out.
Escalating imprisonment in a relationship . Leave before it’s too late
Commenter supports OP and wants update on boyfriend’s behavior
♀️ Get out of there ASAP!
Commenter supports OP’s actions, calls out boyfriend’s behavior
Boyfriend has anger issues and is abusive. NTA.
NTA in any universe, but dear Lord, walk away
NTA for calling out abusive behavior in relationship
You go girl! Standing up to toxic behavior. #NTA
NTA, but spot the insecure man or find an Uber
Don’t let him kick you out of your hobbies!
Controlling boyfriend? NTA for calling him out.
Boyfriend’s ego ruins date night, commenters share similar experiences ♂️
Not the a**hole and lots of agreement!
Don’t waste your youth on this clown
Dump the boyfriend, he’s not adding value to your life.
Ending a toxic relationship is self-care
Dump the motherf**ker already!
Red flags in the relationship, prioritize your safety and happiness
Victory for the girlfriend! Standing up for yourself is important
Boyfriend’s tantrum called out, NTA wins the day
Fighting toxic masculinity with a NTA clapback
Playful revenge suggestion to a justified call-out
Partner’s scary behavior puts you in danger. NTA
Supportive comment suggests boyfriend may have anxiety/panic attacks ❤️
Commenters agree: Not the a**hole for calling out behavior
Don’t settle for a tantrum-throwing man-child #NTA
Don’t be strapped to toxic masculinity, run!
Don’t let his issues become your baggage . #NTA
Don’t ignore anger issues in a partner, leave while young
Commenter supports OP and calls out abusive behavior
Warning of narcissistic behavior in relationships. Get out now.
Supportive comment agrees with OP’s actions.
Find someone who respects you and doesn’t sabotage your efforts
Calling out dangerous behavior.
Finding out who he truly is
Recognize the signs of abuse, seek help, and leave safely.
Dump the a-hole! You’re NTA and deserve better.
Dump him! NTA stands up to childish boyfriend
Dump the abusive mama’s boy NTA
