Dream Car Drama: Girlfriend Refuses to Share Ownership with Irresponsible Boyfriend

We all have our dream car, the one we’ve been fantasizing about since we were young. But what happens when your significant other isn’t as responsible as you are, and you’re forced to make a tough decision about sharing your dream car? One woman found herself in this exact predicament, and her decision has sparked quite the debate.

The Backstory: Car and Boyfriend

Pushing for Progress

Time for an Upgrade ➡️

Slow Progress and a New Job

Boyfriend’s Money Troubles

A Plan Gone Wrong

Explosion of Anger

No Wrangler for You!

Alternative Solution?

Dream Car Dilemma: To Share or Not to Share?

After years of being the responsible one in the relationship, our protagonist found herself with enough money to buy her dream car, a 2-door Wrangler. However, her boyfriend’s terrible financial habits and lack of driving skills led her to make the controversial decision to keep the car solely in her name and forbid him from driving it. This decision ignited a fiery argument between the couple, with the boyfriend feeling betrayed and the girlfriend standing her ground. Is she in the wrong for wanting to protect her investment, or is he just being selfish? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Upgrade your boyfriend like you upgraded your car. NTA.

Don’t share your car and run! So many red flags

Boyfriend is financially irresponsible, entitled, and sees her earnings as his car ‍♀️

NTA comment calls out irresponsible boyfriend, receives sarcastic replies.

Don’t waste your time building a boo with no good bones

Girlfriend rightfully keeps car, concern for her well-being. NTA

Commenter questions if boyfriend deserves car ownership, discusses personal struggles.

Commenter warns girlfriend of irresponsible and deceitful boyfriend

Commenter advises OP to prioritize financial stability over relationship

Supportive comment encourages leaving irresponsible boyfriend.

Upgrade the boyfriend before the car

Low self-worth leads to boyfriend burden. NTA for refusing ownership.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with financially irresponsible boyfriend

Commenter questions relationship after boyfriend’s irresponsibility.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with irresponsible boyfriend

Commenter questions irresponsible boyfriend’s contribution to relationship

Commenter calls out irresponsibility in relationship with humorous tone

Dump him and keep the car! NTA

NTA and relatable, why put up with an irresponsible partner?

Girlfriend stands up for herself and refuses to share ownership

NTA. Don’t co-sign his loan. Don’t give him control over assets.

Dump the deadbeat . Commenter advises to leave irresponsible boyfriend.

Dump him! Future you will thank you. NTA

NTA, dump the entitled leech-like boyfriend

NTA for not sharing ownership with irresponsible boyfriend

Girlfriend’s dream car causes boyfriend trouble. NTA but leave him.

Commenter reminds OP they’re not a bank ‍♂️

NTA comment questions long-term viability of relationship

Protecting credit from boyfriend: NTA, let him prove responsibility

Curious commenter questions why girlfriend tolerates red flags

Dump the adult toddler BF and save yourself trouble

Partner’s financial irresponsibility is a red flag. NTA.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with irresponsible boyfriend. NTA.

Setting financial boundaries with irresponsible boyfriend. NTA advice.

Commenter questions the boyfriend’s worth, no replies.

Girlfriend not responsible for boyfriend’s reckless behavior

Money problems could end this relationship.

Commenter advises OP to dump lazy, entitled boyfriend.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with irresponsible boyfriend

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with irresponsible boyfriend

Dump him! You worked hard for your car, he’s irresponsible.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with mooch boyfriend

Protect your assets and investments, get a prenup

Girlfriend stands her ground and gives financial advice to boyfriend.

Protecting yourself from an irresponsible partner is important

Dump him! Short and sweet, NTA comment section agrees

Deadbeat boyfriend gets called out for entitlement and irresponsibility.

Dumping an unmotivated boyfriend with a trainwreck life

Partner’s financial irresponsibility raises red flags for future relationship

Girlfriend advised to never mix finances with irresponsible boyfriend

Commenter calls out irresponsible boyfriend, supports girlfriend’s decision.

Girlfriend refuses to share car ownership with irresponsible boyfriend

Relationship advice: NTA, joint ownership not necessary in dating.

NTA, but boyfriend sounds like a financial abuser