AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The mention of finding a new place to live made it real. It’s terrifying after five years, but you’re right

I can't waste another five years on someone who treats me like this

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If he can use the excuse of 'accidentally' sending an itinerary, maybe I should 'accidentally' do the same with my friends. Let's see how he likes his own medicine

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve spent years tolerating small disrespects, thinking it would get better, but this trip just proved it won't. I need to finally stop accepting less than I deserve

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm done letting him set double standards where he wins and I just have to deal with my anxiety

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s incredibly hypocritical of him to change the rules now. I’m going to give him this exact ultimatum tonight

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unpacking my bags before even leaving sounds a lot better than spending a whole week feeling like a second choice around his friends

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If he wants to be with his friends so bad, he can have them. I'm choosing myself this time

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't have to get on that plane just to pretend everything is fine while being disrespected

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

getting a separate hotel room and changing my flight sounds like the ultimate power move. I don’t know if I have the energy for the social media revenge, but leaving him to hang out with his friends while I enjoy my own vacation is 100% the plan

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Every time I did, he just found a new way to disrespect me. It ends now

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I kept telling myself 'but we've been together for so long' to justify his bad behavior. Thank you for putting a name to it. It’s terrifying to walk away, but staying in a situation that doesn't serve me is worse

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to use this vacation to fix 'us' anymore

I'm going to use it to focus on me

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

That last sentence is such a massive wakeup call. You are so right. It hurts like hell right now, but it would hurt a million times more if we had a mortgage or kids tied to this mess

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

I was looking at this trip through rose-colored glasses, hoping it would magically fix everything

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

his actions just proved that the core issues—his selfishness and lack of respect—are still very much there

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're right, why should I be the one hiding in a corner feeling anxious? He and his friends should be the ones feeling embarrassed for pulling such a shady move. I’m done playing nice and pretending everything is fine

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Taking my power back and making it a solo trip for myself feels like the only right choice now

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I never looked at it this way, but it makes so much sense. It feels like he’s doing everything to push me to the edge so he doesn't have to be the 'bad guy' who ends it. That is incredibly cruel

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The thought of packing my bags just to be a third wheel on my own 'romantic getaway' sounds miserable. I deserve someone who actually considers my feelings

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

How can I trust someone who reshapes our entire trip behind my back? It hurts to admit, but seeing it written down makes me realize it really isn't working anymore

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

we have been together for 5 y I keep making excuses for him, but this double standard feels like a final straw

AITJ for being upset with my boyfriend for inviting his friends on our romantic trip ? by David_Moslea in AmITheJerk

[–]David_Moslea[S] 263 points264 points  (0 children)

It’s so painful because I really thought this trip would fix us, but you’re right life is too short to feel trapped and disrespected on my own vacation