We are all fallible beings, which is why we’re taught to say “sorry” as kids and offer forgiveness to those who wrong us. But does that mean everyone always deserves a second chance in romantic relationships? In my opinion, no. It truly depends on how a person hurts you, as well as their intentions and the context of a situation. And if the transgression was so genuinely ridiculous that it left you questioning their sanity, then you might be better off parting ways and saving yourself from more headaches down the line.
One Reddit user named Salmonskinroll90 recently opened up this can of worms online, too. They urged women to share the outrageous moments their exes tanked their shot at a second try, and all I can say is buckle up, because you’re in for a wild ride with these stories.
Her Boyfriend Left Mid Cancer Battle Over Her Mood
“He broke up with me because he said I was unhappy. My mom was dying of cancer.” -Hot_Row_5299
Aren’t partners supposed to support each other through thick and thin? After that, I’d say blocking and never looking back is more than acceptable.
She… Said “Thank You” Too Much?
“He was 12 beers deep, handed me the keys to his car. I, sober, said thank you and that it meant a lot to me to let me drive because I have kids at home. He never met them, and they were with their dad that weekend. He started screaming at me, ‘This is what [angers me]! You saying thank you!’ Absolutely lost his mind. I started crying, and he made me feel like the crazy one for getting mad at him for yelling at me about thanking him for letting me be the DD.” -Sportstvandnova
If this doesn’t shout “red flag,” I don’t know what would. Since when is showing gratitude such a button-pusher?
Her Ex Confessed To Comparing Her To Other Women For A Long Time
“He told me he thought he couldn’t find a girl with a better personality, but he could find a prettier one and had been comparing me to women in real life and online for ‘a while now.’ Then, of course, he freaked out and regretted things, but I didn’t go back. I lost 20 pounds, moved back to my hometown, got an amazing job, a new apartment to myself, and met the love of my life.” -_RealMacTN_
There’s nothing better than leaving a toxic ex behind and becoming your best self. The best revenge is being happy!
Her Ex Literally Stalked Her So Hard That The Possibility Of A “Second Chance” Flew Out The Window
“My ex became my stalker. Not in a ‘let’s see how this girl looks now and check her Instagram’ way, but in a ‘I have to go back to this relationship, so now I’m gonna go to her mother and send messages via her work email’ creepy way. And my point is: If you can’t respect my need to go away from you, why the heck should I believe you’re gonna respect me at all?” -Equivalent_Mirror956
She makes a good case. Boundaries are something you should never have to compromise on.
Her Situationship Played Her In Switzerland
“My situationship encouraged me to go see him on a trip, saying he was single and not seeing anyone. And he lied to me about going on a solo trip to Switzerland a day or two afterward. It was not a solo trip; he planned it with his ex. [He wanted] to hook up with both of us, without either knowing, and unfortunately, he did, because I found out too late. I have never spoken to him again.” -OtherwiseAnxiety200
I thought Switzerland was supposed to be neutral. But I guess that doesn’t apply to cheaters!
Her Ex Was “Pillow Talking” To Other Girls While Lying Right Next To Her
“He was DMing multiple women while we were in bed together. He got up to use the restroom, and I checked his phone. Messages and messages about flirting, meeting up, and talking down [to] me. I got whatever I could fit in my backpack and never looked back.” -Idontkillbees
You can view Salmonskinroll90’s post here.
