Picture this: you’re in a loving, committed relationship for four years, and everything seems perfect. Then, one day, your partner drops a bombshell on you – they want an open relationship. That’s the dilemma one woman found herself in when her boyfriend suddenly proposed the idea of seeing other people while still being together. Faced with an ultimatum, she had to choose between her love for him and her own emotional well-being.
The Perfect Relationship… Until Now
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The Bombshell Drops
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His Proposal
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Shock and Betrayal
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The Heartbreaking Ultimatum
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His Argument
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A Tough Decision
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The Painful Reality
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Her Choice
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His Accusations
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Heartbreak and Doubt
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The Big Question
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Seeking Guidance
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Love on the Line: Her Heart-Wrenching Decision
Our heartbroken heroine was left with a difficult choice: agree to her boyfriend’s open relationship proposal or risk losing him forever. Despite her deep love for him, she couldn’t bear the thought of him being with someone else and ultimately rejected his ultimatum. Now, he’s furious and accuses her of being controlling and unfair. As she questions her decision and seeks guidance, let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster…
Standing up for yourself and your values is important

NTA suggests getting tested for STDs and moving on

NTA. Boyfriend’s cheating and manipulation is abusive. Walk away.

Boyfriend gives ultimatum and calls her controlling. NTA, gaslighting AH.

Incompatible partners? NTA commenter suggests mutual respect and separation.

Partner wants to cheat, not polyamory. NTA.

Ultimatum given, move on and find someone who values you.

NTA stands her ground against proposed open relationship

Red flags everywhere. Leave him ASAP. ♀️

Stand your ground, you’re NTA. Break up with the AH.

Choose yourself first You deserve better than being second choice.

Heartbreaking breakup advice

Savage suggestion to dump cheating partner and make him suffer

No open relationship ultimatum. He can do whatever he wants.

Don’t let anyone control you. It’s time to end it.

Ending a relationship is hard but don’t settle for less

NTA commenter explains the need for mutual understanding in open relationships.

Choosing to move on and heal is the better option

Monogamy is a non-negotiable NTA stands their ground

NTA: Open relationships require informed consent, communication, and confidence. Don’t be manipulated.

NTA for sticking to boundaries, cut and block for healing

NTA. Refusing to agree to an unreasonable request. ♀️

Run for the hills, he’s emotionally cheating

Love is a two-way street ❤️

NTA declines ultimatum, frees partner from stifling relationship

Laughable manipulation, NTA made the right choice

Young woman faces tough love vs freedom ultimatum from boyfriend.

Time to move on. Ultimatum is a red flag

Dump him like a dirty hamster wheel

NTA but he’s a controlling arse. Ultimatum is selfish. Move on.

Polyamorous woman advises against coercive polyamory, suggests revenge fantasies stay fantasies

Polyamorous commenter advises to leave toxic relationship, offers support ❤️

NTA sets monogamous boundary, suspects cheating. Open relationship cautionary tale.

Relationship doomed as partner wants open relationship against OP’s wishes

Self-worth intact! NTA for standing up for yourself.

Letting go of a toxic relationship is hard but worth it

Cheating suspicions and tough love in open marriage advice.

Don’t be a backup plan. You deserve better

Leave him. He neither loves nor respects you. NTA.

Selfish partner gives ultimatum, commenters advise to walk away. NTA

Run from this controlling guy! ♀️

Dump his sorry rear end and trust your instincts.

Leave him! He’s a manipulative A-HOLE who doesn’t love you

Leave now to avoid emotional abuse and cheating.

Respect > Ultimatums. NTA for prioritizing needs over toxic partner

Don’t settle for a man who wants his cake and side-ass too.

Polyamory can be challenging, take a break and evaluate priorities

NTA, be strong and move on without him.

NTA. Suggests a clever way to make him realize his mistake.

NTA wants monogamy, suggests ending relationship. Ultimatums end badly. Know worth

Maturity questioned in polyamorous ultimatum and tantrum.

Heartbreaking ultimatum leads to inevitable breakup.

Standing up for yourself and recognizing red flags. #NTA

Move on, cut your losses. No win for either of you.

Stand your ground and dump the cheating coward.

User suspects boyfriend is cheating and suggests breaking up. NTA.
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Dump the loser. He’s emotionally manipulating you and probably cheating

You dodged a bullet . Stay away from his manipulative behavior.

NTA. Ultimatum is a red flag. Monogamy is valid choice.

Standing up for oneself and not settling for less. #NTA

NTA. Ethical non-monogamy requires mutual respect and consent. Run!

Validating response to partner’s request for open relationship.

Don’t sacrifice your happiness for someone else’s ‘freedom’

Non-monogamous partner is selfish and controlling, relationship is over.

NTA. Ultimatums should only be used in serious situations. He’s manipulative.

NTA. Suggest bringing new men home every night for a week

Love requires compromise and aligned end goals. ❤️

NTA, prioritize your comfort and sanity in a relationship.

Stand up for yourself and walk away with pride

Enforcing boundaries isn’t controlling, he’s manipulative. NTA

Break up with him, he’s emotionally abusive. You deserve better.

Standing up for herself and setting standards. #NTA

A crude and disrespectful comment. Not cool

Stand your ground! Reject ultimatums and cheaters. NTA.

NTA receives support and advice to move on after ultimatum.

User suggests leaving the guy, calls him a piece of s**t

Partner wants permission to cheat, get tested for STDs.

Polyamory under duress never works, don’t sacrifice yourself.

Stand up for yourself and walk away from the explosion

Beware of being strung along, protect your self-respect.

Ultimatum? Give him a taste of his own medicine

Ultimatum = Guilt. Get tested, dump him, you deserve better.

Opening up a relationship can lead to jealousy and retreat.

Kick him to the curb! NTA for standing up for yourself

Partner manipulates and expects compromise, commenter supports leaving him.
