Man Helps Stranger In Need, Girlfriend Gets Upset

A man helps a stranger who appears to be in distress, but upon returning home, his girlfriend is upset that he didn’t call and was late. The man’s girlfriend had a traumatic experience in the past and worries about him, so they agreed that he would always call if he was going to be late.

The man forgot to call and was late due to helping the stranger. His girlfriend is upset that he prioritized a stranger over her. The man asks if he is the a**hole for helping the stranger and forgetting to call his girlfriend in this situation . Read on to find out more.

Good Samaritan’s actions upset girlfriend. Drama at the bar

Good Samaritan helps stranger in need despite girlfriend’s disapproval ❤️

Good deed almost backfires, girlfriend misunderstands intentions

Late boyfriend forgets to call, girlfriend worried due to tragic event.

Man helps stranger, girlfriend gets upset. AITA?

Handling unsolicited advice on my relationship. ‍♂️

Helping a stranger or prioritizing your girlfriend?

A man’s act of kindness towards a stranger has caused a rift in his relationship with his girlfriend. After a late night at work, the man in this story encountered a scared and desperate young man who needed help getting home. Despite his girlfriend’s expectation that he would call her if he was going to be late, the man decided to help the stranger and was subsequently late getting home.

The girlfriend was upset that the man prioritized a stranger over her and didn’t call to let her know he would be late. The man is now questioning whether he did the right thing and seeking judgment from others. Read on for the reactions from people on Reddit to this moral dilemma.

GF’s extreme reaction to OP helping a stranger raises red flags

OP’s girlfriend’s unreasonable expectations lead to NTA judgement.

NTA for helping a stranger, but girlfriend’s reaction was selfish

Defended stranger, girlfriend upset; NTA. Yikes, indeed. ‍♂️

Delay happens, silent treatment never acceptable. NTA and good job!

Girlfriend upset that boyfriend prevented stranger’s potential fall

NAH, Girlfriend worried about safety. OP apologized and suggested compromise.

Reading the signs: Redefining everyday heroism ✨

Commenter suggests girlfriend needs therapy for her issues. Replies offer empathy and support.

Kind stranger faces girlfriend’s anger for helping those in need

Man prioritizes helping stranger over girlfriend, internet approves

Risking assault to help a stranger, forgetting girlfriend, NTA

Being a good Samaritan doesn’t make you an a**hole.

Helping a stranger leads to girlfriend’s trauma resurfacing

Forgotten notification causes GF to overreact

Man helps stranger, girlfriend worries. NAH, but communication is key.

Man helps prevent possible sexual assault, GF uneasy due to past trauma

Unexpected good deed causes relationship tension. All’s well now ✌

Protective instincts clash with past traumas, NAH resolution reached ❤️

Helping stranger in need > Being 20 mins late ‍♂️

Being late isn’t always bad. NTA helps stranger in need.

Being forgetful can cause trouble in a relationship

Helped a stranger, upset girlfriend’s trauma, NTA but be patient ❤️

Missed opportunity to help a stranger, NTA comments agree.

Good Samaritan forgets girlfriend, still NTA

Kind stranger helps in danger, girlfriend overreacts. NTA

Spontaneous good deed causes relationship trouble

Girlfriend upset over helping stranger, commenter suggests therapy.

Being a good Samaritan can sometimes lead to misunderstandings

Compassionate act gets misunderstood, sub judges girlfriend harshly

Forgotten promise leads to understandable worry, but NAH.

Prioritizing safety over emotions: a difficult but necessary decision. ✨

Partner upset over helping stranger, but OP not the a**hole ‍♂️

Girlfriend upset due to trauma, commenters misunderstand her concerns. NAH.

Helping a stranger sparks small disagreement, but worth it

Forgiveness wins: NTA forgets once, saves stranger, GF upset

Choosing kindness over fear: A stranger in need helped.

NTA for forgetting to call, but girlfriend overreacted

Empathy and understanding go a long way in relationships.

Saving a life > Answering a call.

A cautionary tale about helping strangers, with a tragic ending

Saving a life makes you NTA, girlfriend disagrees

Helping a stranger vs communication with girlfriend

OP’s girlfriend worried due to past trauma, but NAH overall ❤️

Small gesture, big impact. Don’t forget to communicate with loved ones.

NTA for helping a stranger, but upset girlfriend needs communication

Don’t be an a**hole, pick up the phone

Curiosity piqued: Did the girlfriend try to contact him?

Adrenaline-fueled heroics cause girlfriend strife

Man helps stranger, girlfriend upset about lack of communication

Preventing a crime and being a hero can be tricky

Forgetting a promise, gentle YTA. Quick solution: amend agreement.

Empathize with scared GF, but prioritize saving a life

Empathy wins, kind stranger helps someone in need

Prioritizing a text over a life? NTA, girlfriend needs therapy

Forgotten girlfriend worries, man helps stranger, both are valid.

Debate on whether helping a stranger in need is safe

Good Samaritan boyfriend helps stranger, girlfriend worried but understanding

Helping a stranger vs. girlfriend’s worry. NAH, but communication needed.