Moving in together can be a challenging experience, especially when your partner doesn’t appreciate your hobbies. Our protagonist, a 29-year-old bookworm, found herself in a heated conflict with her boyfriend, David, after he tried to get rid of her cherished book collection. The collection, which includes books in four different languages, was supposed to be housed in her home office. However, David’s sudden disdain for her non-English books led to a shocking betrayal and a family feud.
The Impressive Collection
The Problem Arises
Multilingual Mastery
David’s Sudden Disdain
Standing Her Ground
Her Firm Response ️
The Shocking Betrayal
David’s ‘Surprise’
The Furious Confrontation
Taking Matters into Her Own Hands
Family Feud Erupts
A Literary Love Story Gone Wrong?
Our book-loving protagonist is left questioning her relationship after her boyfriend, David, tried to dispose of her treasured multilingual book collection. Despite standing her ground and asserting her right to keep her books, David enlisted his mother’s help to get rid of them while she was out. After rescuing her books and installing a lock on her office door, our heroine finds herself at the center of a family feud, with David’s sisters accusing her of being inconsiderate and pretentious. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this bookish battle…
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NTA. Boyfriend threw away books, targeted non-English ones. Dump him
NTA. Comments advise OP to leave abusive boyfriend and family immediately.
NTA. Dump the book-hating boyfriend and his family
Boyfriend’s attempt to throw away books is a red flag
Dump him. He’s treating you like an object to control.
Partner wants to trash book collection, NTA.
NTA. Keep the books. Throw away the boyfriend.
NTA, dump him! He can’t respect your harmless hobby
Dump the bf, keep the books
Partner tries to trash non-English books, huge red flags
OP’s boyfriend shows no respect for her possessions. Huge red flag
Dump the boyfriend His behavior is a red flag
Ex-boyfriend alert! NTA and dodged a bullet.
Dump the trash, not the books!
Don’t wait for the book burning, run now!
Dump the man, keep the books
Multilingual bookworm’s boyfriend throws out her collection. Dump him.
Boyfriend’s mommy and sister involved in relationship? NTA, but red flags
Don’t let anyone trash your passions! #NTA
Red flag alert! NTA, but time to reconsider relationship.
Red flag alert! Bookworm’s boyfriend trashes her collection. NTA.
Book collector’s partner threatens relationship over treasured collection.
Dismissing partner’s passion is a huge red flag. Don’t ignore it.
NTA, boyfriend is controlling . He might escalate to clothing next
Dump him! NTA for valuing your multilingualism and culture.
Commenter urges immediate breakup after book collection trashed
Bookworm’s boyfriend trashes her collection NTA wins!
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Book lover stands up for her collection
Respect your partner’s belongings. Disrespectful behavior not accepted.
Partner’s behavior is concerning. Is it racism or space issue?
Dump the boyfriend and the books stay. NTA
Commenter warns of red flags and advises to stay away
Dump the book-hating boyfriend and his untrustworthy mom
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Boyfriend and family are abusive, manipulative, and controlling. RUN!
Controlling boyfriend tries to trash book collection. NTA, reconsider relationship
Protect your books and run! NTA comment section agrees
Partner’s book trashing behavior shows obsession with control.
Boyfriend tries to trash her books, but bookworms got her back
Book lover’s boyfriend destroys her collection, commenter suggests pressing charges
Incompatible book preferences? NTA for reading in another language.
Boyfriend trashes book collection, commenter advises moving out ASAP.
Dump the disrespectful boyfriend and his toxic family.
Dump him before he takes something else away from you
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Dump the boyfriend and save your books!
Dump the book-hating boyfriend!
Dump him and find someone who wants you to shine
Dump the disrespectful book-hater and his creepy family
User calls out boyfriend’s behavior, advises to break up
Book lover’s boyfriend tries to trash her books . NTA suggests buying more shelves and books.
Partner’s insecurity causes book brawl
Partner tries to trash book collection, commenter advises to run.
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Partner’s disregard for treasured books raises red flags
Book lover’s boyfriend learns not to mess with her books
Commenter advises leaving boyfriend over book collection dispute.
Book-loving commenter defends OP’s collection and criticizes boyfriend’s ignorance.
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Protective dad approves: Boyfriend’s behavior is unacceptable
Dump the disrespectful book thief boyfriend
Ex’s disregard for personal property leads to justified breakup
Toxic boyfriend and family? NTA, break up before it’s worse!
Dump the dude, keep the books!
Keep the books, ditch the bf. NTA.
Don’t tolerate abuse. NTA.
