Imagine meeting the love of your life, only to be faced with a heart-wrenching dilemma just three months into the relationship. That’s exactly what happened to a 32-year-old woman who found herself torn between her hard-earned savings and her boyfriend’s plea for help. Her boyfriend, a single dad of two, asked her to lend him $5000 for his son’s surgery. Caught off guard, she refused, but the emotional turmoil that followed has left her questioning her decision. Let’s dive into her story and see if you think she made the right choice.
A New Relationship
Not Yet Introduced to the Kids
Sending Gifts
A Sudden Disappearance
Hospitalization and Surgery
The $5000 Request
Caught Off Guard
The Pressure Builds
A Promise to Meet the Kids
The Refusal and Fallout
A Heartbreaking Photo
Friend’s Advice ♀️
Confirming the Story
Still Refusing to Pay
Caught Between Love and Money
This woman’s story has left us all with our hearts in our throats. Just three months into her relationship, she was asked to lend her boyfriend $5000 for his son’s surgery. Caught off guard and feeling the pressure, she refused, leading to a fallout between them. As she continues to stand her ground, she’s considering a surprise visit to the hospital to confirm the validity of his story. With emotions running high and her boyfriend painting her as heartless, we can’t help but wonder: is she truly in the wrong, or is she just trying to protect herself and her hard-earned money? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA suspects scam, refuses to pay for boyfriend’s son’s surgery.
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Don’t fall for scams, cut off contact and move on
User suspects scam and sees through boyfriend’s intentions.
Red flags everywhere. NTA, run and don’t look back.
Beware of red flags! NTA for not paying.
Stranger danger! Don’t send money to someone you barely know
User advises to break up with scamming boyfriend.
User suspects scam, advises to stop giving gifts and lending money.
Don’t fall for scams! Report it to the police
NTA: Commenter advises to move on and let him parent.
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Red flags raised about boyfriend’s son’s surgery request
Don’t fall for the trap. NTA and friend is AH.
NTA. Boyfriend’s request seems sketchy. Don’t give him the money.
Hospital provides surgery regardless, NTA for not paying. Scam alert
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NTA. Boyfriend’s sketchy behavior and guilt-tripping over surgery costs.
Fake sick boy? NTA suggests contacting authorities for scam.
Don’t fall for a scam! NTA, don’t give him money.
Cut your losses and move on ♀️
Don’t fall for it! Trust your instincts. NTA
♀️Run! Boyfriend’s a scammer. Can’t afford kid’s surgery after 3 months.
User warns against possible scam, advises to block and move on.
Commenter suspects boyfriend’s son’s surgery is a scam. Be cautious.
User warns against potential scam, suggests not giving money or gifts.
Cutting ties with boyfriend and his kids: NTA advice
NTA. Suggesting filing for indigent care, be cautious of request.
Respectable men don’t take money from women they’ve just met
Scam Alert Woman warned of potential scam by boyfriend.
Doubts raised on the authenticity of the boyfriend’s story.
NTA commenter warns against boyfriend’s scam with humorous tone
Don’t fall for guilt-tripping tactics, trust your gut instinct!
Red flags raised over boyfriend’s son’s surgery request. NTA.
User suspects scam, suggests conditions for help.
Doubts about the boyfriend’s story, NTA for not paying.
Scam alert! Beware of fake kids and requests for money.
Scam alert! NTA. Don’t give him any money or gifts.
User thinks surgery is a scam, sparks debate.
NTA suspects a scam: advises to Google image search photo
Scammed or heartless? Reddit user advises against paying for surgery.
Woman accused of being heartless for refusing to pay for surgery.
NTA. Commenter suspects scam and advises cutting ties and losses.
Trust your gut, don’t fall for scams
Doubts about the authenticity of the situation, NTA.
Beware of potential scam involving expensive gifts and fake injury.
Doubting the legitimacy of the situation, NTA advises investigating further.
NTA commenter advises to run from red flags and clarifies hospital policies ♀️
Three-month relationship doesn’t warrant paying for boyfriend’s son’s surgery
Skeptical of the boyfriend’s son’s surgery request. NTA.
Don’t pay for boyfriend’s son’s surgery? NTA explains why ❌
Doubts raised about the authenticity of the situation.
Tinder scam alert! Don’t pay for a stranger’s surgery. #NTA
Run for the hills! ♀️ Don’t let this scammer manipulate you.
Hold your ground! NTA for not paying for boyfriend’s son’s surgery
Scam alert! NTA sees through fake boyfriend and his ‘kids’
Stock image and weekend gifts? NTA or ESH?
User warns against romance scam, advises to not lend money
NTA! ♀️ Not your responsibility after only 3 months.
Red flags raised about fundraising for surgery. Investigate further.
Is it a scam or is she heartless? NTA thinks scam.
Is the OP just one of many women being used?
NTA! Red flags everywhere, sounds like a married man.
NTA calls out boyfriend’s scam for money; suggests hospital payment.
NTA commenter suggests ex-boyfriend can have surgery billed later
Don’t fall for a scam, NTA but be cautious
Boyfriend likely faking son’s surgery to scam you. NTA.
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Scammer alert! Don’t fall for emotional manipulation. Block him!
Don’t pay 5k to meet his kids and buy gifts. NTA.
Don’t fall for a scam! NTA for walking away.
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Diply Social Team
