The woman turned to Reddit to seek advice on her response to a recurring scenario involving her boyfriend. Concerned about her actions, particularly in front of her children, she questioned whether she was wrong.
According to her account, the boyfriend often “forgot” his wallet when dining out with his children, leaving her to cover the bill. While initially tolerable, the financial strain became apparent after numerous occurrences.
On one occasion, after receiving payment from her second part-time job, they went out for dinner with his children. Aware of his tendency to forget his wallet, she reminded him via text, only to be dismissed. Upon arriving at the restaurant, his children ordered expensive items, exacerbating the situation.
When she asked about his wallet, he realized he had left it behind. Frustrated, she decided to leave the restaurant, unwilling to foot the bill once more. Despite objections from her boyfriend, she stood her ground and left.
Later, her boyfriend accused her of selfishness, citing her lack of sympathy for him and his children. She defended her position, stating that she shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial responsibility each time they dined out, especially due to his forgetfulness.