Imagine retiring to a beautiful tropical paradise, only to have your peace and tranquility shattered by an uninvited guest. That’s exactly what happened to a retired couple living in Costa Rica. They thought they’d found the perfect solution to help the husband lose weight, but things quickly spiraled out of control when the so-called ‘personal trainer’ Jose moved in.
Retirement Bliss in Costa Rica

Enter the ‘Personal Trainer’

Kitchen Disaster

Diabetic Coma Drink

Dirty Towels Galore

A Surprising Proposal

Standing Her Ground

The ‘Big Meanie’

Jose Moves In Anyway

Week of Chaos ️

Schemes and Scams

Plant Thievery

Enough is Enough!

The Apology and Realization

Tropical Retirement Hijacked by Unwanted Guest
What was supposed to be a peaceful retirement in Costa Rica turned into a chaotic mess for this couple when they allowed a so-called ‘personal trainer’ named Jose into their lives. From trashing their kitchen to stealing plants from neighbors, Jose’s antics quickly spiraled out of control. The wife finally lost her temper and kicked him out, but not before her husband accused her of being the bad guy. In the end, an apology and a realization that Jose was a scammer put things into perspective. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this wild situation…
Husband’s uninvited guest trashes house, NTA for putting foot down

Uninvited guest causes chaos, commenters joke about murder suspicions.

Commenter warns of potential scam and advises to secure valuables

Commenter suspects uninvited guest is a grifter and gigolo

Spicy reply shuts down accusation of husband’s mistress

Independent wife handles finances, husband naive. NTA.

Retired couple’s kindness taken advantage of by scam artist

Concerned commenter questions husband’s judgement on unqualified trainer.

Spouse’s naivety leads to chaos. NTA suggests checking cognitive function.

Retired couple with health risks advised not to take in leech

Age is just a number, but naivety is priceless

Retired couple stands their ground against uninvited guest

Commenter jokingly suggests getting rid of husband, receives playful reply.

Retired couple regrets helping ungrateful guest

Spouse’s uninvited guest causes chaos: NTA or divorce?

Beware of potential risks after the scammer’s visit

Sarcastic reply to a NTA comment with a scam joke

When love doesn’t blind you to your partner’s idiocy

Watch out for scammers! NTA commenter warns gullible husband

Commenter warns retired couple of potential theft, but they have security.

Uninvited guest causes chaos, commenter calls out scammer. NTA

Uninvited guest overstays welcome. NTA for setting boundaries.

Commenter suggests husband needs friends, not just a trainer

Neighbor steals and causes chaos, NTA takes action
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Communication breakdown leads to uninvited chaos in paradise.

Retired couple’s uninvited guest gets threatened with fish food

Commenter called out for not taking responsibility.

Healthy tips for weight loss and stress relief. NTA.

Uninvited guest turns retired couple’s paradise into Adam Sandler movie

Short and sweet – NTA says it all

Husband’s irresponsible behavior leads to uninvited guest chaos. NTA.

Concerns raised about husband’s decision-making, NTA.

Commenter calls out husband’s foolishness for letting in troublemaker.

Commenter calls out a grifter in retired couple’s paradise

Scammer causes chaos in retired couple’s paradise, NTA for reacting.

Uninvited guest causing chaos? NTA, kick him out ASAP!

Uninvited guest trashes retired couple’s paradise: NTA for eviction.

Uninvited guest causes chaos in retired couple’s tropical paradise

Conman ruins retired couple’s tropical paradise

Commenter supports OP’s decision to fire unprofessional personal trainer.

Betrayed by a friend: How one couple’s generosity backfired ♂️

Throwing out a grifter, NTA. Reminds me of Tartuffe

Uninvited guest trashes house, steals plants, and borrows money

Spouse’s empathy only after experiencing the chaos? NTA

Retired couple’s uninvited guest causes chaos, commenter applauds decision to kick him out.
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Retired couple stands up to uninvited guest, internet cheers them on
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Spouse’s suspicious motives for uninvited guest.
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Spicy accusation! Is there a love triangle in paradise?

Commenter believes person in article is not at fault.

Stranger in paradise: Commenter warns retired couple to stay vigilant

Retired couple scammed by Jose, but not the a-hole (NTA)
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Uninvited guest causes chaos and tension in retired couple’s paradise

Spouse’s behavior questioned in retired couple’s tropical nightmare

Commenter calls out couple, sparks no response from others.

Unexpected comment, no replies yet. Let’s get grilling

Commenter calls out someone for not taking action sooner
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Unwanted guest causes chaos in retired couple’s tropical paradise. NTA.

Uninvited guest causes chaos, commenter says NTA for reaction.
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Spouse troubles? This commenter has some advice for you!
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Spouse accused of simpin’ for uninvited guest

Spouse enabling uninvited guest? NTA takes a stand

Husband’s invite caused chaos in retired couple’s paradise

Commenter praises story and suggests it could make a great novel.

Cleaning every day is great exercise and free , NTA wins!

Uninvited guest trashes house, NTA for throwing him out

Commenter sympathizes with retired couple’s uninvited guest
