Is it ever okay to question your partner’s health choices? One man is wondering if he overstepped after expressing concerns about his girlfriend’s frequent doctor visits. Despite having several minor health issues, he feels that her reliance on medication is causing more harm than good. But when he brings up the mounting medical bills, she becomes defensive and accuses him of speaking on her behalf. Now he’s left wondering if he was out of line. Read the full story to find out more.
Is she a hypochondriac?

Is she really sick or addicted to pills?

Girlfriend’s frequent doctor visits leading to severe allergic reaction ❗

Confronting girlfriend about doctor visits to protect her health ❤️

⚕️Concerned boyfriend questions girlfriend’s frequent doctor visits

Girlfriend defends frequent doctor visits and good health

Concerned boyfriend worries about girlfriend’s frequent doctor visits

Respect your partner’s autonomy, even when concerned about their health

Girlfriend disappears after doctor visit, worried boyfriend reaches out

Supportive friends defend girlfriend’s health struggles ❤️

Girlfriend avoiding him after questioning her doctor visits

Is his concern for her health justified?
A man is worried about his girlfriend’s frequent doctor visits and excessive medication. He feels that her minor health issues are causing more harm than good and that she’s compromising her health. He also brings up the topic of expensive healthcare and how she plans on sustaining her lifestyle. However, his girlfriend gets upset and goes to her parents without talking to him. He reaches out to her parents to check on her, but they say that he was out of line and that she’s dealing with a lot. Do you think he was out of line? Or is his concern for her health justified? Let’s take a closer look at this situation and the different perspectives involved.
OP belittles girlfriend’s serious health issues, called out as YTA.

Commenter sarcastically questions qualifications, replies mock his ignorance.

Ignoring and dismissing women’s health concerns can be deadly. YTA.

Expert weighs in on girlfriend’s health concerns, calls out YTA.

Questioning the seriousness of a medical condition? **YTA**

OP’s girlfriend has serious health issues, stop judging her. YTA

NTA shaming someone for their illness is unacceptable.

Controlling partner gaslights girlfriend with chronic illness.

Insensitive partner shames girlfriend’s chronic illness as a “lifestyle”

Don’t judge those with chronic illnesses. YTA, please understand

OP called girlfriend’s health care a ‘lifestyle’ – YTA

Respect your girlfriend’s autonomy over her health. YTA.

Don’t play doctor. Support her or leave. ⚕️

Don’t play doctor, trust her and the healthcare system ⚕️
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Commenter asks for play-by-play of conversation for context ⚡

Don’t be an a**hole. Your girlfriend needs your support

Sarcasm alert : Commenter questions credibility of medical advice.

Support her instead of judging her. YTA ❤️

Red flag alert : Gaslighting and invalidating health concerns

Don’t judge your girlfriend’s medical needs. Mind your own health.

Be supportive! Don’t downplay her problems. YTA.

User calls out OP for lack of empathy and medical knowledge

Commenter calls out OP’s ignorance towards partner’s health issues

Questioning girlfriend’s doctor visits: commenter calls out unacceptable behavior

Supportive comment encourages regular doctor visits for girlfriend’s serious medical issues

Don’t judge your girlfriend’s health issues. Be supportive instead

Don’t undermine your partner’s medical decisions. Trust and support them.

Understanding and empathy are key when dealing with invisible illnesses.

Don’t play doctor. Let her see her own doctor.

Don’t blame her for taking care of her health

Don’t play doctor ⚕️ if you’re not one. Listen to your partner.

User challenges commenter’s medical expertise with sarcasm
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Frequent doctor visits: harmless or concerning?

Don’t downplay her health issues. YTA needs a reality check.

Don’t police your girlfriend’s doctor visits. She’s an adult. YTA ♂️

Taking care of your health is crucial for a reason
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Misogynistic doctor boyfriend dismisses girlfriend’s medical needs. Relationship over.

Supporting health concerns: Don’t belittle symptoms.

Concerned boyfriend crosses line, gets upgraded to major AH

Don’t be an a**hole, support your girlfriend’s health ❤️

Don’t blame her for her chronic health issues, YTA

Empathize with your girlfriend’s health struggles. Don’t be dismissive.

Commenter calls out boyfriend for controlling behavior – Yikes!

Commenter mocks American healthcare, calls poster the a**hole.

Support your girlfriend and trust her knowledge of her body. YTA
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Commenter labels someone as YTA – drama!

Think twice before doubting your partner’s health issues

Don’t make it about money. She needs your support ❤️️

Don’t be controlling. Chronic illness requires frequent doctor visits
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Supporting girlfriend’s doctor visits is important for relationships ❤️

Insensitive boyfriend dismisses girlfriend’s health concerns. YTA
