We all know that feeling when we buy our first big-ticket item, and for one man, it was his brand new car. He was proud of it and took great care of it, but a simple trip to his girlfriend’s mother’s house turned into an emotional rollercoaster. When his girlfriend’s son spilled a slushie all over the back seat, tensions rose, and the silent treatment ensued. But who’s really at fault here? Let’s dive into the story.
A Brand New Car
The Ride Request
Laying Down the Law
Hungry Complaints
The Slushie Dilemma
The Argument Begins ️
Reluctant Acceptance
Disaster Strikes!
Emergency Cleanup
The Silent Treatment
Drop-off and Departure
The Angry Message
Car Tragedy or Honest Mistake? ♂️
So, our protagonist found himself in a sticky situation when his girlfriend’s son spilled a slushie all over the back seat of his beloved new car. After a heated argument and the silent treatment, he received an angry message from his girlfriend calling him a d**khead. Was he in the wrong for enforcing his no-food rule and giving the silent treatment, or should his girlfriend have been more considerate of his feelings and his prized possession? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic tale.
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Girlfriend’s son trashes car, NTA for being angry and silent.
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NTA for being mad about trashed car. Who should pay?
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Boundaries ignored, car trashed, and no way to escape
Girlfriend’s son trashed car, she blamed OP. NTA for being upset.
Setting clear rules and boundaries, NTA for enforcing them.
Being calm and avoiding hurtful words is the best approach
Dump her! She doesn’t respect your boundaries or belongings
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NTA for being angry about trashed car, girlfriend is TA.
Respect boundaries! Girlfriend’s son trashes car, she blames you? NTA
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GF disregards boundaries, undermines OP, blames him for being upset
Setting boundaries and being manipulated, NTA stands their ground.
GF disrespected boundaries, but how old is the son?
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Father’s car rules ignored, siblings left chocolate stains. NTA.
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Mom breaks rules, son drops slushie, NTA for car damage
Respect boundaries and get the car detailed. NTA
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Holding people accountable for their actions. NTA wins.
NTA for being upset and silent after girlfriend’s son trashed car
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