We all know that one person who’s never on time, but what if that person is your significant other? One woman is fed up with her boyfriend’s constant tardiness during their road trips back to their hometown. They’ve been driving separately due to disagreements in the car, but now she’s considering leaving him behind if he doesn’t show up at the agreed-upon time. Is she justified in her frustration, or is she taking things too far? Let’s dive into the story.
The Long-Distance Couple

Car Troubles and Music Wars

Separate Cars, Same Problems

Tardiness Strikes Again ⏰❌

Nighttime Driving Woes

The Last Straw

More Delays and Headlight Drama

A Dangerous Drive

Broken Headlights and Anger

The Ultimatum ⌛

His Reaction

Time’s Up for Tardy Boyfriend? ⏰
This frustrated girlfriend has had enough of her boyfriend’s constant tardiness during their road trips back to their hometown. They’ve been driving separately to avoid fighting over music choices, but now she’s considering leaving him behind if he doesn’t show up at the agreed-upon time. ⏰ She’s tired of driving long distances at night and feels he’s not respecting their agreed leave time. When she told him she’d leave him behind, he freaked out and called her an a*s. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Boyfriend’s selfishness causing fights on road trips

Commenter advises OP to consider future with inconsiderate boyfriend.

Girlfriend wants to leave boyfriend behind on road trips , but he thinks she’s an a**hole for doing so. Replies suggest it’s because his car is a POS

Boyfriend’s behavior is unacceptable, time to hit the road solo.

Setting hardlines is healthy in a relationship

Stand up for yourself and your time.

Partner’s red flags: disrespect, poor organization, endangerment, and defensiveness.

Reconsider your relationship with someone who disrespects you. NTA

Setting clear expectations to avoid blame and manipulation

NTA calls out boyfriend’s immaturity in radio argument

NTA, control issues over music and time management. Compromise needed.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions her relationship

Just leave him behind? Savage. But NTA, you do you.

Commenter questions the relationship’s viability due to music disagreement.

BF’s chronic lateness is the least of the problems

NTA for leaving a partner who can’t carpool on road trips

Leave him behind , he can’t be a good passenger

NTA suggests leaving early and returning in daylight

Clear communication saves the day! NTA

Friend suggests NTA should leave disrespectful boyfriend behind

Planning to leave boyfriend behind on road trips. NTA.

Girlfriend suggests leaving boyfriend behind on road trips. NTA.

Sibling tough love or just being a j**k?

Boyfriend’s lack of respect for girlfriend’s time and safety

Set clear boundaries and leave on time , but driving without lights is a no-no

Commenter shares personal experience and advises OP to consider reliability.

Boyfriend’s procrastination may suggest he doesn’t want to go

NTA, car needs fixing or new one to avoid road danger

Is the boyfriend worth keeping? Commenter questions relationship.

Take control of your time and relationship. Consider counseling ⚖️

Commenter sympathizes with girlfriend, calls out boyfriend’s behavior

Girlfriend threatens to leave unsafe driver behind on road trips

Don’t baby him, let him drive alone in the dark

NTA- Boyfriend is selfish and immature. You deserve better

Driving caravan style is weird. NTA. Get a new car.

Re-evaluate the relationship. Irresponsible car maintenance and driving.

One blunt comment, no replies needed

Selfish girlfriend threatened to leave on road trips. NTA.

Suggest leaving at different times to avoid argument

❤️ Red flags in the relationship, reconsider before it’s too late.

NTA. Leaving him behind might make him realize his thoughtlessness

Girlfriend suggests solution to road trip time disagreement

Bold suggestion to leave boyfriend behind on road trips.

NTA comment suggests leaving toxic girlfriend with sassy tone

Commenter calls out immaturity in relationship.

Dump him or let him learn from his mistakes

Being late is a deal breaker, disrespecting time is unacceptable.

Traveling with incompatible partners? Consider traveling solo.

Disrespectful boyfriend? Time to hit the road, Jack!

Why stay with someone you can’t stand?

Supportive comment, questioning the relationship. ❤️

Dump the trash (and the boyfriend)

Commenter advises OP to consider future with disrespectful partner.

Road trip drama: separate cars, no headlights, ESH verdict

Commenter advises to move on from childish relationship

Boyfriend calls her an a** for threatening to leave him. NTA

Commenter advises to leave selfish boyfriend to avoid resentment
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Commenter calls out boyfriend’s irresponsibility with car maintenance and music.

Commenter reflects on relationship boundaries with humorous self-deprecation

Engaged reply with humorous comparison to the original post

Compromise is key in a healthy relationship

Dump him! You deserve someone who values your comfort and happiness.

Questioning the compatibility of the relationship.

Commenter asks for update on boyfriend left behind threat

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Assertive commenter tells girlfriend to leave boyfriend behind. NTA

Set boundaries and stick to them. NTA

Boyfriend’s lack of effort on trips causes girlfriend stress. NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with OP but questions relationship with r**e guy

Dating someone you can’t stand to be in a car with?

Commenter thinks boyfriend is not the a**hole

Boyfriend’s car is trash and he can’t compromise on road trips

Set a deadline and leave if he’s late. Don’t wait ⏰

Dating a perpetually late person for 30 years ♀️, evaluate your relationship

Boyfriend’s behavior is unacceptable. You deserve better

Break up with them. No excuses. NTA.

Commenter supports OP and questions relationship, with shock emoji.

Breaking up is valid , don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Diply Social Team