A woman’s boyfriend surprised her with a new car, but things quickly turned emotionally abusive. When she tried to sell her old car, he demanded the money and started making rude comments. She told him to take back the car, and he called her an ungrateful b****. Later, she discovered that he had been tracking her car for years. She left him and moved in with her family, but he continued to send her abusive messages, including blaming her for a miscarriage. Her brother is now selling the car for her. This is a cautionary tale about the warning signs of emotional abuse.
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A woman shares her story about how her boyfriend bought her a new car and used it as a power tool to control her. When she asked him to take it back, he reacted aggressively and called her an ungrateful b****. The situation escalates as the woman discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her cousin. The woman is heartbroken and in need of support as she navigates through the aftermath of the relationship. Read on for the comments and reactions to this shocking story of emotional abuse and betrayal.
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Boyfriend gifted car, now wants it back? NTA!
Don’t let anyone buy you or your silence. NTA
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Commenter calls out toxic behavior in relationship
You made the right call. Stay safe and strong
No name-calling allowed in a relationship ♀️
Love shouldn’t come with strings attached ❤
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Leave the relationship, NTA.
Don’t be manipulated. Leave him and give him the car
Gifts don’t come with obligations. NTA’s boyfriend needs to learn that.
Red flags in the relationship. Take a step back.
Supportive comment receives no replies. Hope they’re okay! ❤️
Run for the hills, NTA is right in this dumpster fire.
Return the car, keep the boyfriend #NTA
Get support from r/AlAnon to deal with addiction issues.
Free yourself from both the car and the BF . NTA
Time to let go: Comment advises divorce after car dispute.
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Run for your life, girl! ♀️ Don’t let him buy you!
Dump the car, dump the boyfriend.
Gifts come with no strings attached, he’s the A for expecting otherwise
Defied controlling partner, seek safety. Get car checked for tracker.
Document everything and stay safe
Boyfriend’s gift comes with strings attached, NTA for returning.
Boyfriend’s drinking habits questioned after car gift
Gifts should be given freely. NTA for returning it.
Dump the manipulative loser! You deserve better.
Stand up for yourself and don’t let anyone manipulate you
Stand up for yourself! You deserve better.
Sassy and savage! Keep both cars, sell the BF. NTA.
Stand your ground! You deserve better than verbal abuse.
Escape while you can! ♀️ NTA
Urgent action needed! Go to police ASAP.
Commenter questions boyfriend’s behavior, warns of future red flags
Leave the abusive boyfriend, keep your old car
Protect yourself and take back control
Take the car and run ️ #NTA
Self-love is important, don’t tolerate emotional abuse ❤
Red flag alert! Don’t let him control you. ❌
Keep the car and sell both for a new ride
Dump him You’re NTA and deserve better
Commenter calls out ex-boyfriend for being a douche
Trust yourself! NTA for returning the car.
Keep the old car and suggest he returns the gift
Stand up for yourself. You are worthwhile. NTA ❤️
Supportive comment gets virtual love for a difficult situation
Keep your old car, don’t give in to his tracking.
Gifts shouldn’t come with expectations. NTA! ♀️
Protect yourself Dump him NTA, he’s got issues with alcohol
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Toxicity alert! Run away from this abusive relationship. ♀️
Break free Return the car and move on.
Escape while you can! ♀️
Dump the boyfriend, keep the car
Boyfriend demands car back and profits, displays manipulative behavior. NTA.
Controlling boyfriend buys car to hold over your head. NTA.
Commenter suggests drinking problem in NTA situation
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Dump him and get your own apartment with awesome car
This comment section seems to be full of angry emojis…
Stand up against abuse. Return the car, cut ties.
Run away! Commenter advises after woman returns car.
Abusive ex-boyfriend put tracker in car. Seek police advice immediately. ⚠
Get a restraining order ASAP! Stay safe
Toxic gift-giving : Commenter calls out manipulative behavior
Break up with the car and the boyfriend?
Dump his a**! You deserve better. #NTA
Leave him and his car! You don’t deserve abuse. NTA
Gift-giving advice and pizza preferences spark debate
Keep the old car, avoid potential future car drama!
Keep the car, dump the boyfriend – NTA comment
Sell the car and the BF? This comment section is heating up
Upgrade downgrade game, but with cars
Buying a car without discussing is a bad move
Encouraging comment brings hope to unknown situation ❤️
Controlling behavior, time to reconsider the relationship.
Upgrade your ride and your relationship ♀️
Leave him in the dust You’re NTA
Woman stands up to controlling boyfriend. NTA!
Drinking problem warning signs in this relationship
Boyfriend’s gift comes with strings attached, commenter says
Sharing large purchases with unmarried partner can lead to trouble.
Support for OP’s decision to leave controlling boyfriend.
Time for a clean break
Concerned comment suggests boyfriend’s alcoholism may be an issue.
Gifted car becomes a tool of control. NTA, leave safely.
The cost of accepting gifts can outweigh the benefits
Don’t let a gift become a leash
End the relationship, not the gift. Red flag alert!
Protect yourself, leave the control freak NTA
Controlling boyfriend gifted car, NTA suggests running away
Commenter thinks boyfriend is TA for gifting then taking car
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♀️ Time to run! Commenter recommends leaving toxic relationship.
Don’t look back, just take the car and run!
Be careful of gifts from controlling partners
