When it comes to relationships, trust is a key foundation. But what happens when your partner’s outlook on trust is so cold and cynical that it leaves you questioning the future? One pilot found himself in this exact situation with his engineer girlfriend, and their conversation about having kids took a turn he never saw coming.
The Perfectly Practical Girlfriend
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A Pragmatic and Mathematical Beauty
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Moving in and Serious Conversations
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The Shocking Reason for Her Decision
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A Promise He Couldn’t Make
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Her Unbelievable Stance on Trust
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A Cold Reality Check ❄️
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Learning from Others’ Mistakes
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A Chilling Prediction for the Future ⏳
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Can Love Survive with a Cynical Heart? ❄️
This pilot was left speechless when his engineer girlfriend revealed her chilling outlook on trust and relationships. As they discussed having kids, she admitted that she chose a number she could raise alone in case of widowhood or single motherhood. Her reasoning? She’s seen enough cheating pilots to know that relying on someone else is a risk she’s not willing to take. Despite her exes being decent people, she’s determined to learn from others’ mistakes instead of her own. Will their love survive this icy revelation, or will her cold heart leave them both out in the cold? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this frosty situation… ❄️
User calls out original commenter for being naive and selfish

User defends girlfriend’s responsible view on relationships.

Cynical or sensible? YTA thinks girlfriend’s view is cold ♂️

Harsh reply defends girlfriend’s logic, suggests break-up

User calls out OP for wanting his girlfriend to lie

Defending the girlfriend’s practical view on relationships and family.

Widow defends practicality, calls out OP for being insensitive.

Realism or pessimism? YTA gets a reality check

Realistic comment warns pilot of relationship risks.

Redditor thinks girlfriend’s cynical view on relationships is practical
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User calls out OP as the a**hole for cheating allegations.

Opposing views on relationships spark debate in comment section.

Practical girlfriend called YTA, but actually being wise

Preparing for the worst? YTA gets called out

Practicality vs Emotion: Navigating Relationships

Partner criticized for realistic view on relationships. YTA. ♂️

Don’t ask questions if you’re not prepared for the answers

User calls out OP for being immature and unrealistic

Pragmatic girlfriend’s ‘charts and graphs’ approach shocks pilot boyfriend

Pilot gets a reality check from girlfriend. YTA

Planning for the worst or being cynical?

YTA gets called out for being hypocritical and argumentative

Breaking gender stereotypes in career choices

User calls out OP for hypocrisy in relationship expectations.

A female commenter defends the girlfriend’s practicality and skepticism.

Keeping her last name was a smart move.

Defending girlfriend’s high IQ and understanding of relationships.

Honesty and wisdom prevail in a mature NAH situation

Realistic or cynical? A debate on relationships and statistics

User calls OP a**hole for belittling girlfriend’s opinion

User calls out OP as the a**hole for not seeing girlfriend’s perspective.

Partner shocked by girlfriend’s pragmatic approach to relationships.

YTA comment receives harsh reality check about life insurance.

Realistic view on relationships, don’t be overly sensitive

Partner’s cold view on relationships sparks healthy discussion.

Harsh judgement and logic leave pilot hurt and confused

Practical vs Romantic views on relationships. Financial planning advice included. ♀️

User defends girlfriend’s practical view on relationships. YTA called out.

User defends girlfriend’s reasonable sentiment, cautions against blind trust. YTA

User calls out pilot for being naive about relationships

Emotionally mature comment defends girlfriend’s reasonable view on relationships

Embracing independence: a wise perspective or a cynical outlook?

Partner’s cynical view on relationships causing insecurity in OP

User calls out OP for being TA in relationship argument

Controversial comment sparks debate on gender roles and parenting responsibilities

Cold truth about relationships and mortality.

Pragmatism is healthy, YTA. Don’t let insecurities show.

NTA. The commenter admires the woman’s practicality and caution.

NTA voter defends happy marriages and calls out shaming comments

Logic vs emotions in relationships, but communication is key

Unromantic truth hurts, but NAH. ♂️

User calls out OP for hypocrisy in relationship, YTA.

Woman defends girlfriend’s cynical view on relationships with personal story.

Defending the girlfriend’s viewpoint with a practical example.

Logical planning or cynical view? YTA gets called out.

User shares how he learned to accept his pragmatic girlfriend. ❤️

Partner gets roasted for not wanting honest answer

Man called out for being butthurt and condescending towards girlfriend

User empathizes with OP’s girlfriend’s cynical view on relationships.

Being independent and realistic about relationships. Don’t blame her.

User calls out OP for overreacting to girlfriend’s views.

Planning for the future or selfishness?

User calls out OP for being insecure in relationship ♂️

User calls out OP for being irrational and egotistical

Practicality vs Romance: YTA for expecting only the latter

Expecting blind optimism is unfair, YTA for not understanding.

User calls out OP for not considering potential relationship issues.

User defends girlfriend’s realistic view on relationships.

Gender roles and social justice in relationships. YTA.
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Being prepared vs. being naive. YTA for being a dick ♂️

NTA – The commenter explains that the girlfriend is being practical.

Pragmatism or love? YTA for not understanding her values

Planning contingencies is important, soft YTA.

NAH/NTA. Valid points made but girlfriend’s delivery was harsh ♂️
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User calls out OP for unrealistic view on cheating statistics

User calls out OP as the a**hole for not understanding girlfriend’s fears.

User argues for practicality in relationships, calls OP YTA.

Supportive comment defends girlfriend’s calculated mentality.

Logical or cynical? One comment defends girlfriend’s perspective.

Dumped ex for similar reaction, found better partner. Consider honesty.
