Woman Demands $3,500 from Boyfriend for Breaking Sentimental Model Ship

A woman’s boyfriend broke her $3,500 model ship that had sentimental value due to it being one of her late father’s favorite items. She hadn’t told him about it before, but when he and his friends came over and got drunk, they started throwing the model ship around until it eventually broke.

She demanded that he pay her $3,500 for the item, but he made excuses and apologized. She refused to let it go and even threatened to take the legal route if he didn’t pay up. Do you think she’s overreacting or is he in the wrong?

Read on to find out more about this situation .

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A woman’s sentimental model ship, left to her by her late father, was destroyed when her boyfriend and his friends were tossing it around for fun. She demanded her boyfriend pay $3,500 for the irreplaceable item but he refused, leading to a heated argument and threats of legal action.

While some may view her reaction as extreme, the woman argues that her boyfriend’s recklessness caused the damage and that the item held great sentimental value. The situation begs the question – how much is too much to demand in compensation for a sentimental item?

In this case, the woman is standing her ground, but is she being unreasonable? Read on for the comments and reactions to this story from Reddit .

Boyfriend’s immaturity and disrespect for possessions is unacceptable. #NTA

Dump the loser boyfriend who broke an heirloom

NTA. Boyfriend should pay for breaking sentimental model ship.

Boyfriend destroyed sentimental item, NTA for demanding compensation

Demanding justice for a broken model ship – NTA deserves compensation

Boyfriend owes replacement cost for broken sentimental model ship

Breaking things has consequences, as this wise store sign says

Demand your money and move on from this disrespectful relationship ‍♀️

Boyfriend breaks model ship, refuses accountability, and hides evidence. NTA.

Secure evidence and take him to court ‍⚖️

Boyfriend willfully broke sentimental model ship, girlfriend not in the wrong.

Demanding $3.5k for a broken model ship? NTA, throw him away

Dump him and take legal action ⚖️ NTA

Boyfriend breaks expensive, sentimental model ship. NTA seeks compensation and justice.

Standing up for personal space and property

Repairing the ship and the relationship ❤️

Respect yourself and dump his a**

Model ship breakage leads to NTA demanding compensation

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and criticizes the boyfriend.

Respect your partner’s belongings, NTA has spoken

Man-child damages sentimental object, deserves to pay.

Boyfriend broke sentimental model ship, NTA demands $3,500 back

Sayonara to the ship-breaking boyfriend!

Model ship not a toy, NTA for demanding compensation

Boyfriend breaks valued item, NTA demands compensation – fair request?

Responsibility should be taken even when drunk. NTA comment.

Commenter calls out childish behavior of almost 40-year-olds with NTA support.

Boyfriend broke her sentimental model ship, she’s not the a**hole.

Dump him and move on ‍♀️ NTA

Demanding compensation for sentimental item, NTA verdict supported.

Hold your ground with a responsible partner! ‍♀️

Respect her belongings, respect her feelings. NTA

Standing up to ex’s harassment and coercion. NTA

Find a man, not a child

Boyfriend breaks sentimental model ship, NTA demands compensation

Respectful boundaries are essential in relationships

Dump him and find someone who values your sentimental items

Stand your ground! You’re not the a-hole here. He should pay for it.

Demand what you deserve Sue him if necessary

Drunk driving comparison sparks NTA judgement and legal advice

Demanding justice for sentimental item destroyed by boyfriend and friends

Go get that money

Boyfriend devalues sentimentality and excuses poor behavior with alcohol

Commenter agrees with OP and condemns the boyfriend’s actions.

Respect is key . Boyfriend’s behavior unacceptable, friends involved too.

Girlfriend demands payment for broken sentimental ship, receives support. ⛵

Sassy response! ⚓ Legal revenge for a heartless pirate ‍☠️

Legal action justified for immature behavior over sentimental object.

Boyfriend breaks model ship, uses ‘drunk’ as excuse – NTA seeks compensation

Stand your ground! You deserve the respect and compensation.

Setting boundaries is important in any relationship.

NTA, respect is important in a relationship. Small claims court?

Stand your ground! NTA is right, ship happens ‍♀️

Commenter questions immaturity and responsibility of boyfriend.

Boyfriend destroys model ship, refuses to pay for damages. NTA.

Dump the bf and move on

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