A 21-year-old female gamer, who’s been dating her boyfriend for three years, recently faced an upsetting situation at a local gaming tournament. After joining her boyfriend’s team for a Valorant competition, she carried them through four matches, only to be met with passive-aggressive comments and blatant sexism from her boyfriend’s friends. To make matters worse, her boyfriend laughed along with them, leaving her feeling betrayed and heartbroken.
Joining the Tournament
The Team and the Prize
Carrying the Team
Sexist Comments Begin
Boyfriend Laughs Along
Tears and Betrayal
Aftermath and Online Hate
Mixed Advice from Friends
Edit: A New Perspective
Edit 2: Breaking Up and Moving On
Standing Up to Angry Messages
A Possible Update
Summary: A Heartbreaking Gaming Experience
A talented female gamer joined her boyfriend’s team for a local Valorant tournament, only to face passive-aggressive comments and blatant sexism from his friends. Her boyfriend laughed along, leaving her feeling betrayed and heartbroken. After leaving the tournament, she received mixed advice from friends and ultimately decided to break up with her boyfriend. She’s now focusing on her gaming team at university and standing up to those who send her angry messages.
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