Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy relationship drama brewing! Meet our leading man, a 26-year-old guy who’s been with his girlfriend for over 3 years. They took the plunge and moved in together, but little did he know, he was in for a wild ride! His girlfriend up and quit her job, leaving him to carry the financial load. As the months ticked by, excuses piled up, and tensions rose. Now, he’s put his foot down and cut off her beloved Diet Dr. Pepper supply! Is he an a-hole for trying to motivate her, or is she taking advantage of his kindness? Let’s dive in and find out! ♂️
Relationship Drama Alert!

Terrible Boss Troubles!

Money Struggles on a Single Income

Girlfriend’s Extended Staycation! ️

❓ Boyfriend’s Gentle Nudge to Find Work

Anxiety & Depression Enter the Chat

Boyfriend’s Own Mental Health Struggles

Covid Becomes the New Excuse!

Grocery Shopping Showdown!

Girlfriend’s Saving Grace – Only One Vice!

♂️ Boyfriend Puts His Foot Down!

️ Heated Argument Erupts!

Boyfriend Lays Down the Law – Only Basic Needs Covered!

No Job, No Pop! Boyfriend Cuts Off Girlfriend’s Soda Supply!
Well, well, well! Looks like our leading man has had enough of his girlfriend’s jobless lifestyle and decided to cut off her precious Diet Dr. Pepper supply! Can you believe it? After quitting her job and using every excuse in the book to avoid finding a new one, she’s now accusing him of “financial control” for refusing to buy her soda! Talk about a sticky situation! But hey, maybe this will be the wake-up call she needs to get back out there and start earning her own keep! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic turn of events!
Partner’s joblessness prompts ultimatum; advice to leave lazy person.

NTA commenter calls out jobless girlfriend’s lack of effort.

BF sets ultimatum for jobless GF with mental health struggles. NTA.

BF gives diet soda ultimatum to jobless girlfriend. NTA.
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Concerned commenter questions girlfriend’s contribution to relationship

NTA warns against having kids with jobless girlfriend. Beware trap!

BF gives diet soda ultimatum to jobless girlfriend. NTA.

NTA for setting a reasonable ultimatum. ♂️
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Passive-aggressive ultimatums won’t solve the issue. Have an honest conversation.

Withholding Ddp from jobless GF leads to relationship limbo. ♂️

Commenter expresses concern about girlfriend’s unhealthy and expensive habit.

Encouraging tough love comment to jobless girlfriend.

BF accused of financial control, commenter advises to run. NTA.

Supportive NTA comment offers caffeine withdrawal concern
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Diet Dr. Pepper addiction aside, NTA for expecting contribution.

Reconsider the relationship, says commenter amidst toxicity

RUN, don’t walk, away from this relationship!

Drinking 6-7 Dr. Pepper cans a day costs $1018.35/year. NTA.

NTA but ultimatum won’t solve the real problem. Have a talk

Encouraging tough love? The ultimatum might have been necessary.

Grown woman expects BF to carry her; gaslights him over soda

Passive aggressive diet soda ultimatum won’t solve the job issue.

ESH. COVID job hunting struggles and mental health issues cause tension.

Financial abuse in relationships is never okay. Stay cautious!

BF gives diet soda ultimatum to jobless GF. NTA comments agree.

Don’t let years of unemployment go by.

Encourages addressing mental health while being accountable for unemployment.

Encouraging NTA comment urging to leave toxic relationship

Dump the leech and follow eviction laws

BF gives GF ultimatum to get job and cut soda

Insightful questions on girlfriend’s joblessness and intentions.

Wise advice from experience, consider the future

BF not controlling, GF needs job and dictionary

BF gives ultimatum to jobless GF, commenters support decision

NTA to her but you are to yourself.
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BF not obligated to care for stay-at-home GF’s whims. NTA

NTA commenter advises girlfriend to get a job, easy fix

Jobless girlfriend accuses BF of financial control; NTA for ultimatum.

Supportive comment on not giving in to jobless girlfriend.

Take control of your finances and don’t be guilt-tripped.

NTA. Tough love may be necessary for her to work again.

Job hunting is tough, but being an adult comes with responsibilities.

Motivating job hunt with diet soda bribes
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Take a secret break & make her realize it’s her turn

NTA commenter sympathizes with boyfriend’s ultimatum to jobless girlfriend.

Encouraging girlfriend to get a job, NTA

BF gives diet soda ultimatum to jobless GF. NTA.

Redditor conflicted between calling GF TA and BF NTA.

Boundaries in relationships: Who should pay for whom?

Dependency accusation sparks concern in comment section

NTA suggests girlfriend get a job and cut caffeine intake
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NTA, but ultimatum not the best approach. Have an adult conversation about her situation, consider therapy.

ESH. Relationship immaturity and unrealistic expectations.

NTA until ultimatum. Control with finances and food is abusive.
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NTA urges GF to get job, not be financially dependent.

Taking care of your own finances is adulting

Buying her a basic beverage is not too much to ask. YTA

BF gives jobless GF diet Dr. Pepper ultimatum! Commenters agree.

Don’t be childish, have a grown-up talk with her. YTA

The struggle of finding motivation to job search.

Treats for a job? Adult conversation is better

NAH situation, but ultimatum over Dr. Pepper? Not the solution.

Support and understanding are crucial in difficult situations

Soda and unemployment: a lethal combination

Partner wants girlfriend to work or pay her own way. NTA.
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Time to push the birdie out of the nest

Financially supporting GF for 2 yrs, NTA for diet ultimatum.

Partner’s 3-year jobless stint prompts ultimatum from BF. NTA.

BF not financially controlling, GF can get job if motivated.

Partner’s joblessness is financially controlling, NTA for ultimatum.

Partner taking advantage? NTA stands their ground

Relationship advice: break up with her and seek legal counsel.

Suggests therapy for anxiety/depression in jobless girlfriend.

Financially controlling someone with no finances? NTA wins.

Concerns raised over girlfriend’s 6-7 diet sodas a day

Warning to not believe partner’s birth control, avoid pregnancy
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Get a job, lose the soda: tough love or too harsh?

ESH. Instead of healthy communication, BF gives Diet Dr. Pepper ultimatum

NTA. Brutal but honest advice for a partner-less relationship.
