A woman recently shared a shocking story on Reddit about her fiancé’s attempt to manipulate her into paying for his and his friends’ dinner bill. The woman, who had recently received a 30% raise, noticed that her fiancé had been using her increased income as a reason to ask her to pay for him and his friends.
The woman had fallen into this trap several times before, feeling too nice to say no and avoiding confrontation in public. However, she had made it clear before their latest dinner outing that she would not be paying for anyone else’s meal. Despite this, her fiancé whispered to her during dinner that she would be paying for everyone, relying on her not to cause a scene in front of his friends.
Feeling furious and trapped, the woman came up with a clever plan. She waited until the bills arrived, paid for her own meal, and then excused herself to the restroom. From there, she snuck out of the restaurant, got into her car, and went home.
Her fiancé soon began calling and texting her, asking where she was. The woman explained the situation to him, stating that she didn’t appreciate being tricked into paying for his and his friends’ food. She told him that she had gone home and then stopped responding to his messages.
The situation eventually escalated into a loud argument, with the fiancé calling the woman selfish, irrational, and childish for sneaking out of the restaurant. He also claimed that his friends were disappointed in her behavior and were advising him to take time to reflect on the type of woman he was about to marry.
The woman’s story serves as a reminder to prioritize one’s own needs and boundaries, especially in situations where manipulation and coercion are involved. Her clever escape from the restaurant was a bold move, and her refusal to back down in the face of her fiancé’s criticism is a testament to her strength and self-respect.
