Imagine having a dream that you’ve always wanted to pursue, but your partner has a traumatic past that makes your dream a living nightmare for them. That’s the dilemma faced by a couple who’ve been together for six years and married for two. The husband, G (30m), has always wanted to get a bike license, but his wife (28f) has made it clear from the start that it’s a deal-breaker for her. Now, as his friends plan a massive bike trip for next summer, the conflict comes to a boiling point. ️
The Bike Boundary
An Early Ultimatum
Husband’s Sacrifice ❤️
Bike Trip Temptation ️
“His Only Dream”
Wife’s Harsh Response
The Ultimatum Returns ⚠️
Divorce Jokes Ensue
The Traumatic Reason
Therapy and Boundaries
Other Options?
The Ultimatum Regret
A Love Story on the Rocks
So, here we have a couple torn apart by a husband’s dream and a wife’s traumatic past. The husband, G, has always wanted to get a bike license, but his wife has made it clear from the start that it’s a deal-breaker for her. Now, as his friends plan a massive bike trip for next summer, the conflict comes to a boiling point. With divorce jokes flying and G staying with friends, will they find a way to reconcile their differences, or is this the end of the road for their love story? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
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