Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a classic tale of love on the road, but with a few bumps along the way. Meet our college sweethearts, living the long-distance life and making the trek back home to see the fam a few times a year. But what happens when one half of this dynamic duo just can’t seem to get their act together? ️ From aux cord battles to fashionably late departures, this couple’s road trips are anything but smooth sailing. Will our frustrated protagonist finally put the pedal to the metal and leave her tardy beau in the dust? ️ Let’s dive into this juicy tale of love, punctuality, and the open road! ️❤️
The Long-Distance Lovers’ Dilemma

️ Beater Benz vs. Kickin’ Kia

The Aux Cord Wars

Headphones or Headaches?

⏰ The Tardy Boyfriend Chronicles

Fashionably Late or Just Plain Rude?

Breakfast with the ‘Rents While BF Snoozes

Grandma’s House Detour

Driving in the Dark

Dangerous Driving Conditions

A Month of Darkness and Deceit

To Leave or Not to Leave?

️ The Ultimatum

Love on the Rocks: Will She Leave Her Late BF in the Dust?
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got a classic case of ‘I love you, but I can’t stand your tardiness’ on our hands! Our poor protagonist has been putting up with her boyfriend’s fashionably late antics for far too long, and now she’s reached her breaking point. From aux cord battles to grandma’s house detours, this couple’s road trips are more stressful than a rush-hour traffic jam! But the real kicker? Mr. Tardy-Pants has been cruising around with busted headlights for a month, putting both of them in danger! Now, our fed-up heroine is ready to put the pedal to the metal and leave her man in the dust if he can’t get his act together. ️ The question on everyone’s mind: is she justified, or is she being too harsh? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild ride!
Don’t settle for someone who can’t even follow you in traffic

NTA. If he can’t be considerate during a road trip, how can he be in the future?

Agree, dump the idiotic jerk already and don’t look back.

Setting hardlines is healthy in a relationship

Setting boundaries in relationships is important.

Partner’s disrespect and selfishness causes relationship red flags. NTA.

Is it worth staying with someone who disrespects you?

Set expectations and take the air out of complaints

Dating an irresponsible child? NTA for wanting better

Partner’s control issues cause fights on road trips. NTA.

Agreeing with NTA and questioning the relationship

A toxic relationship with no compromise. ♂️ ESH.

BF’s chronic lateness is just the tip of the iceberg… ♀️

Road trip troubles: NTA if you leave your late partner

Sleepy partner? Hit the road solo

Friend’s chronic lateness leads to NTA threatening to leave partner.

Boyfriend is a disrespectful moron according to NTA comment.

Sibling tough love tactics for punctuality
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If he’s repeatedly risking your safety, NTA for setting boundaries

Control issues suspected due to procrastination, NTA agrees.

Setting boundaries without being an a**hole. ️

Be your own pilot and take off on time. NTA.

Why stay with someone who doesn’t value your time?

Don’t baby him, let him make his own decisions

Leave when you’re ready, NTA.

A savage yet valid point on controlling partners

Advice on evaluating a relationship and setting boundaries.

Commenter points out multiple red flags in relationship behavior

Car trouble and relationship advice, NTA saves the day

Partner is selfish and immature. You make concessions for him.

Driving caravan style is weird. NTA, get a new car

Red flags everywhere! Car maintenance, driving without headlights, and toxicity.

NTA. Leaving him behind might make him realize his thoughtlessness

Travel plans with a twist, NTA suggests sneaky solution.

Dump him! You deserve better than a selfish boyfriend.

Being chronically late is a red flag in relationships

Sick of your partner’s tardiness ruining your trips?

Supportive comment encourages OP to leave toxic bf.

Partner’s behavior raises concerns about co-parenting. NTA.

Separate cars, irresponsible driving, ESH, both acting like kids

Advice to move on from childhood relationship.

When he can’t handle a threat but can’t be on time. NTA

Is he worth being an a**hole to yourself?
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NTA. The safety concerns are valid, and irresponsible behavior sucks

The wild thoughts that come with being NTA

A warning of what’s to come if you tolerate mistreatment

Compromise and communication are key in a healthy relationship ❤

Dump him, girl! You deserve better than a thoughtless boyfriend.

Setting boundaries politely and firmly. NTA

BF doesn’t understand the mental load of trip planning.

Compassionate reply to rude partner, questioning relationship.

Dating someone you can’t stand in a car? NTA

Partner won’t compromise on road trip schedule, NTA stands up

Set a deadline, leave if he’s late. He’s being disrespectful

Dealing with perpetually late partner: a neuropsychologist’s insight.

Leave the boy behind ♀️ You deserve better ♀️

Leaving a relationship is always valid.

Respect is key to a healthy relationship NTA’s advice

Sharing music choices on a 6 hour trip is reasonable

A couple shares their solution for music and tardiness issues

Run from the man-child before it gets worse!

Being constantly late is selfish. NTA for calling it out
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Take separate trips, even separate vacations! Don’t tolerate a**holes

NTA commenter suggests leaving him in the dust

Late and inconsiderate boyfriend causing misery. NTA for leaving.

Engaging advice to a young person in a toxic relationship

Respect your time! NTA if you leave him

NTA after 6 years, he still can’t keep his shit together

Frustrated commenter contemplates leaving partner behind on road trip
