Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a story here. Our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Mr. Self-Sufficient,’ had a rough childhood watching his mum struggle after his dad ditched them. ♂️ Now, he’s dating a uni grad who still lives with her parents and can’t even handle basic adulting tasks! ♀️ From car maintenance fails to expired passport drama, this relationship is a rollercoaster of frustration. Will Mr. Self-Sufficient be able to handle his GF’s lack of life skills, or will he reach his breaking point? Let’s dive in and find out!
Childhood Trauma Alert: Dad Ditches Mum for New Fam!

♀️ Mum’s a F**king Legend!

Uni Grad GF Still Lives with Parents!

GF’s Idea of Asking for Help? Get Someone Else to Do It! ♂️

GF’s First Car: An Absolute S**t Heap!

♀️ GF Shows No Interest in Car Maintenance!

✈️ Couple’s Holiday Booked to South East Asia!

GF’s Passport Expired at the Airport!

♂️ GF Clueless About Passport Renewal! ♀️

GF Blows Up at BF for ‘Abandoning’ Her at Airport!

♂️ GF Expects BF to Double-Check Her Docs!

BF Frustrated: Doesn’t Want to Treat GF Like a Child!

Internet Jury, Is Mr. Self-Sufficient the A-Hole?
Alright, internet sleuths, you’ve heard Mr. Self-Sufficient’s side of the story. From his childhood trauma to his GF’s adulting fails, it’s been a wild ride! But the question remains: Is he being too harsh on his GF, or is he justified in his frustration? Should he be more understanding of her sheltered upbringing, or is it time for her to step up and learn some basic life skills? It’s a tricky situation, and emotions are running high! So, let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama. Grab your popcorn, folks, because the responses are bound to be spicy!
Empowering women to be self-sufficient and safe
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Partner needs to act like an adult ❤️

Leaving your GF at the airport? Not cool bro

Brazilian commenter describes GF as a ‘folgada’ – entitled and lazy

User calls out OP for lack of respect towards girlfriend
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Skipping out on a trip due to GF’s expired passport

GF’s lack of independence causes BF to abandon her ♀️
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Find a partner who supports your goals and dreams

Comparing girlfriend to mother, ESH for enabling behavior

Partner’s lack of basic life skills leads to airport drama

NTA, but why continue for 2 years?

Navigating relationships with partners lacking basic life skills

Debate on whether GF is lazy or inexperienced traveler
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You knew she’s forgetful but stayed with her for 2 years

GF lacks basic life skills, but pushing her to change?
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Understanding and open-minded comment about relationship compatibility.

Passport drama leads to ruined trip, NTA not sympathetic

ESH, but the blame shifting is immature and unkind ♂️

OP is deemed the a**hole for abandoning GF at airport

User disagrees with OP and calls them YTA for seeking validation.

Partner’s lack of effort with holiday a dealbreaker, NTA

Insightful comment seeks practical information before passing judgment

Partner won’t address valid concern, but leaving GF at airport?

Sassy commenter calls out OP’s car inspection skills

Couple leaves each other hanging at airport. ESH.
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Passport renewals can be expedited, but at a cost

NAH. The commenter empathizes with GF’s upbringing and lack of education.

NTA reminds GF to take accountability for actions at airport

Discussion on GF’s basic skills and future expectations.

Understanding and empathetic reply to incompatible relationship.

Consider if you want a partner or a child

NTA comment suggests finding a more mature partner
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Supporting self-reliance and professional help for NTA commenter.

Be supportive, but don’t enable bad behavior

Break up with your narcissistic GF. You deserve better

NTA. Google is free. No excuse for helpless girlfriend

NTA but suggest adult woman ADHD quiz for GF

Dating someone to replicate parental relationship? YTA.
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NTA. Marine Vet’s wife can’t function without him. Marriage suffers

NTA but time to break up: GF needs to grow up

NTA. Partner’s lack of knowledge can be frustrating.

NTA, GF refuses to learn and blames you for mistakes

Dumped because of expired license and insurance? NTA for sure!

Partner refuses to learn and grow, time to move on

Partner acts like child, NTA for ending it. ♂️
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Dealing with lazy relatives- NTA takes a stand

Encouraging self-sufficiency is important in a relationship
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NTA. Interesting insight into how birth order affects independence

NTA. Commenter criticizes functional incompetence and calls out for self-reliance.

Harsh comment suggests finding a ‘daddy’ for immature girlfriend
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Is the girlfriend lazy or is there more to it?

A 7-year relationship and still parenting a 50-year-old man ♀️ NTA

Friend couldn’t do anything, got fired and surprised about it

NTA comment advises GF to learn street smarts, no replies.

NTA comment suggests tough love for GF’s irresponsibility
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NTA gets defended for survival skills and blamed for GF’s mistake.

Responsibility matters. NTA for leaving.
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GF accused of laziness for not renewing passport

GF not ready for real life? NTA shows admiration for independence.

Empathize with the frustration of an abandoned boyfriend. NTA.

NTA commenter empathizes with BF’s frustration over GF’s ignorance.

Partner called out for abandoning lazy and lying girlfriend at airport.

GF lied about passport, expects BF to read her mind. NTA.

Partner acting immature, NTA for setting boundaries

Passport check fail leads to airport abandonment debate.

NTA. Independence is important in a relationship
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A relationship shouldn’t require babysitting an adult. ♂️

Break-up gift? NTA suggests move on and adulting book.
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NTA. Commenter’s future MIL enables her kids, leading to lack of independence.

Partner blamed for GF’s lack of responsibility and maturity. NTA

Basic knowledge of car care is important, but #2 is ridiculous

Supporting girlfriend’s growth towards independence

Surviving adulthood: laundry and cooking skills required

NTA stands up to GF’s immaturity and enabling parents
