We all love a good party, right? But what happens when your partner’s idea of a good time includes too many beers, a lost set of keys, and a one-way ticket to Vomitville? Meet our protagonist, let’s call her ‘Nurse No More’, who found herself in this exact predicament. Sick and tired of playing caretaker to her ‘Party Animal’ boyfriend, she drew a line in the sand: Three drinks and she’s out. But when she stuck to her guns, the sparks really started to fly.
The Good Old Days

Lockdown Life

Party Animal Unleashed

Playing Nurse

The Breaking Point

Drawing the Line ⛔

Test of Resolve

The Fallout ️

Rinse and Repeat

The Big Fight

Standing Her Ground

Nurse No More’s Dilemma: Heartless or Heroic? ♀️
Our ‘Nurse No More’ is stuck in a pickle. She’s tired of the mess her ‘Party Animal’ boyfriend becomes after a few too many. She’s drawn her line in the sand: three drinks and she’s out. But as she sticks to her guns, the backlash begins. He argues, she leaves, and the cycle repeats. When the holiday season brings a heated argument, she stands her ground, asking for nothing more than a responsible partner. Is she being unreasonable, or is she simply demanding the respect she deserves? Let’s dive into the world’s thoughts on this tangled tale…
NTA: Boyfriend’s excessive drinking causes frustration and concern among commenters.

NTA for setting boundaries with drunk boyfriend. Firm and fair.

NTA: Boyfriend needs to control his drinking for everyone’s sake

Concerned comment and replies about boyfriend’s potential alcohol problem

NTA. Boyfriend’s drinking and behavior are causing relationship strain.

Good for you! Stand your ground against his problematic drinking.

NTA. Time to ditch the party animal boyfriend!

NTA for wanting responsible drinking; cultural differences in alcohol consumption.

NTA. People who expect others to babysit them so they can get blackout drunk without consequences are children. This is why I don’t go out and do the ‘club scene’. There’s always one designated ‘responsible’ friend who’s supposed to babysit everyone else and make sure they don’t do anything stupid. No. You’re an adult. Drink less.

NTA: Boyfriend’s substance abuse and irresponsibility strain relationship.

NTA: Boyfriend’s alcohol problem, enabling momma, time to move on!

NTA for leaving your ‘party animal’ boyfriend mid-party.

NTA You set clear rules, he’s responsible for himself.

NTA. Your BF thinks he has a backup plan – you

NTA. Own choices, own consequences.

Setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Dump the party animal BF, he denies his drinking problem

Men expecting partners to be caregivers: a**hole boyfriend gets dumped.

NTA: Let him face the consequences of his choices

NTA for ditching your immature boyfriend. You deserve better!

Taking control of your life and setting clear boundaries

NTA. Stick to your rules, he’s becoming dependent on substances
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Supporting a partner with addiction: NTA, seek help and decide.

NTA: Your boyfriend’s drinking problem is a major red flag

Taking control and standing up for yourself. You’re NTA!

NTA: You’re not his nurse or mom, let him adult

Living with an alcoholic: NTA, but is it worth it?

NTA. Inspiring maturity and consequences for a recovering alcoholic parent.

NTA: Setting boundaries in a relationship is crucial for self-respect ✋

Alcoholic behavior? A couple of beers = a six-pack?

NTA – Trying to talk to him won’t change anything

NTA. Boyfriend’s drinking problem: a red flag for future.

Setting boundaries and refusing to enable an alcohol problem! NTA

You deserve better! Leave the party animal behind. NTA
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NTA: Boyfriend needs to chill on the drinks, seriously slow down

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.

NTA: Boyfriend’s drinking problem causing relationship issues. Time for change!
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NTA: Boyfriend’s partying skills need a lesson in moderation

“Welcome to adulthood where not everything is in your control “

Leaving an alcoholic partner: A tough but necessary decision.
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NTA: Relationship problems arise when drinking becomes an argument

NTA. Reasonable approach.

NTA. Taking control and standing up for herself.

NTA. He’s got issues.

Dumping ‘Party Animal’ Boyfriend: NTA, his issues, your self-respect

Setting boundaries with a party animal boyfriend. NTA!
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Dumping a party animal boyfriend: NTA, time to move on!

Setting boundaries with a party animal boyfriend

NTA. Boyfriend’s drinking problem and lack of responsibility. Seek professional help.

NTA for standing firm against a drunk ‘party animal’ boyfriend

NTA: Wife stands up for herself, leaves inconsiderate husband.

NTA: Boyfriend in denial about alcoholism. She made right choice.

Stick with your self-respect! NTA, you go!

NTA sets boundaries with ‘party animal’ boyfriend. Let him stumble.

Setting boundaries with a party animal boyfriend

NTA – Boyfriend’s party behavior is a dealbreaker.

NTA: You’re not his mommy, let him face the consequences

NTA: Boyfriend in denial about drinking, needs a reality check
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NTA: Standing up for herself at the party

NTA: Taking a stand or just being party pooper? ♀️

Setting boundaries: Tough love for a party animal boyfriend
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NTA – Boyfriend’s an alcoholic? Time to ditch the party.

NTA: Boyfriend expects her to be his designated driver.

NTA: You’re not his babysitter, he needs to grow up.

NTA: Ex’s drinking problem led to infidelity. Take control, protect yourself.

NTA. Setting boundaries and avoiding toxic behavior.

“NTA. Drunk people are obnoxious. Set boundaries with your partner.”

Empowering women to reject the idea of managing their partners.

Choosing self-respect over a slippery slope

NTA: Party animal boyfriend gets a taste of tough love

Setting boundaries and taking control.

NTA. Don’t be his mother/slave! ♀️

NTA – Standing up for yourself is always self-respectful!

NTA. Setting boundaries with a drunk boyfriend, no cleaning up!

Enforcing boundaries like a boss!
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No self-control, potential alcoholic boyfriend. NTA for leaving.

NTA: Partners should support, not enable, irresponsible behavior.
