Forgetting your wallet once is no big deal, but when it’s every dinner date, it starts to look suspicious. A woman shared her frustration on Reddit after her boyfriend repeatedly left his credit card behind, leaving her to pay for him and his two daughters. Her bold decision to refuse to cover the bill at their latest outing has gone viral, sparking a wave of support online.
After nine months together, they had a weekly habit of eating out with his daughters. Every time, he “forgot” his wallet, leaving her to foot the bill for all four. She let it go at first, thinking it was a mistake, but the pattern became clear. Before their most recent dinner, she texted him to bring his card, but he just laughed. At the restaurant, his daughters ordered expensive meals, and when she asked about his wallet, he claimed it was in “other jeans” and asked her to pay “just this time.”
Done with the routine, she stood her ground. She picked up her purse, said she wasn’t paying, and walked out, telling him to enjoy his evening with his kids. Later, he called, angry, accusing her of being cruel for leaving his daughters hungry, as they left without eating. He said her actions showed a lack of care for his kids, making her question herself. She asked Reddit for opinions, and the response was a flood of support.
Commenters called her boyfriend manipulative, with one saying, “You’re not wrong! He’s using you—dump him before he drains you.” Another wrote, “You’re a legend for walking out! He’s guilt-tripping you with his kids, and that’s a red flag.” People criticized him for involving his daughters in a financial dispute, emphasizing that relationships should be about fairness, not one-sided burdens.
Her story has resonated widely, showing the power of standing up to unfair treatment. While she’s unsure about her next steps, the online cheers remind her she’s not the problem. Her exit from that dinner table is a lesson in valuing yourself, proving that sometimes, walking away is the best way to score a win for your self-respect.
