We’ve all heard about the trials and tribulations of relationships, but this one takes the cake! A man found himself in a moral dilemma when his girlfriend, suffering from severe constipation, pleaded for an ER visit. He refused, citing financial constraints, COVID-19 risks, and her hypochondriac tendencies. This led to a heated argument and a relationship on the brink. Let’s dive into their story…
The Constipation Crisis

The ER Request

The Hypochondriac Hurdle

The ER Refusal ♂️

The Reasons for Refusal

The Relationship Rumble

The Friend’s Feedback ️

The ER Visit, Finally!

The ER Verdict

The Aftermath

The Relationship Reevaluation

The ER Trip That Rocked Their Relationship
In a tale of love, constipation, and a contested ER visit, a man finds himself questioning his relationship. His girlfriend, suffering from a week-long bout of constipation, pleads for an ER visit. He refuses, citing her hypochondriac tendencies, financial constraints, and COVID-19 risks. The refusal sparks a heated argument, leaving their relationship hanging in the balance. After finally giving in and taking her to the ER, the visit turns out to be fruitless, leaving him frustrated and contemplating the future of their relationship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Constipation crisis: Girlfriend in pain, boyfriend refuses ER visit. YTA.

YTA denies girlfriend a ride to ER, sparks heated debate

Debate over ER trip cost sparks heated discussion

NTA – Girlfriend’s unnecessary ER visit sparks debate on healthcare system

“Are you a doctor? Are you the owner of her colon? No? Okay. I can promise you she knows her body better than you do. YTA.” ♀️

NTA. Doctor explains why girlfriend is the a**hole for unnecessary ER visit and inconveniencing others

NTA. Magnesium citrate: the nuclear option for constipation

Crohn’s sufferers clash over boyfriend’s refusal to drive girlfriend to ER

Skip the ER drama, get some laxatives and call it a day! NTA

NTA: Girlfriend overreacts, expects you to pay for unnecessary visit

NTA, girlfriend ignoring professional advice; laxatives not taken.

Enema suggestion sparks debate on fear of butt insertion

Man criticized for not supporting girlfriend’s ER visit

Reasonable move? NTA refuses to drive constipated girlfriend to ER
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NTA prioritizes ER visits during pandemic, but hopes for girlfriend’s recovery

YTA. Denying medical care for constipation? That’s a sh**ty move.

NTA. ERs are for emergencies, gf should’ve waited for doctor.

NTA: Constipation isn’t an ER visit. People need to chill

NTA: Girlfriend refused telehealth, ER not necessary. COVID concerns valid.

NTA: Reasonable steps taken, alternatives suggested, no real urgency.

ER worker advises against costly ER visit for constipation

NTA: Girlfriend’s hypochondria causes tension, but medical advice supports you.

GF’s hypochondria impacts relationship, therapy might be necessary.

NTA. ER RN explains why going to ER for constipation is unnecessary

Engaging caption: NAH, but is the ER the best option?

YTA. Take her to the ER!
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NTA: Chronic constipation, not an emergency. Nurse knows best

Quick fix for constipation debate sparks helpful suggestions

NTA. Home remedies can be safer and cheaper during pandemic

NTA, consider breaking up. Reflecting on relationship after post.

NTA: Girlfriend’s ER request sparks heated debate

Prunes: The Natural Solution to Constipation

A scary situation turned into a life-saving trip to the ER!

Travel constipation, nervousness, and who should pay? NTA

Uber could have saved the day!

NTA defends ER decision, sparks heated debate with YTA commenters

Land of the free, but not free from heated healthcare debates!

NTA: Constipation isn’t an emergency

Enema suggestion met with fear, sparking humorous debate

Take her in! If she’s worried, she needs your support. NTA
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Unconventional life hack sparks curiosity and raises eyebrows

Helpful advice for dealing with constipation, without being TA

Helpful suggestion for constipated girlfriend sparks conversation about laxatives

NTA: Girlfriend overreacts, save money by visiting a doctor first ⚕️

NTA. Girlfriend needs therapy, not a free ride to ER.

NTA- Girlfriend’s self-diagnosis and manipulation show red flags

NTA: You made responsible choices considering her history of overreacting

Refusing to drive constipated girlfriend to ER sparks heated debate

Why didn’t she get a taxi? Reevaluating this relationship is crucial
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NTA: You’ve done your due diligence, prioritize safety during pandemic

Avoid the ER bill! Urgent care is a cheaper alternative

NTA: $10k spent on hypochondriac gf, hope you learn!
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Suggesting a cheaper alternative for constipation: get her an enema

NTA – No need for ER, try prune juice and laxatives

NTA. Dealing with hypochondria and expensive healthcare, good luck!

Need to clear the way? Try magnesium citrate from CVS!
