Man Criticized For Delegating Girlfriend's Cat Feeding Duties To Friend While Running Late For Work, Ignites Threats Of Breakup

"I’m looking for to see what everyone else thinks… was what I did so bad?"

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• March 12, 2024

Trust in a relationship is like a delicate vase, easily shattered by a single act of carelessness. When a partner entrusts you with a task, especially one that involves the sanctuary of their home, like feeding a pet in their absence, it's not just about the chore itself. It's a test of reliability, a symbol of trust.

To then delegate this task to someone else, even a trusted friend, can feel like a breach of an unspoken agreement, an affront to the trust placed in you.

This is vividly illustrated in a Reddit post where a man tasked with feeding his girlfriend's cat while she was away opted to ask a friend to do it instead. Despite his good intentions and the friend's familiarity with both the girlfriend and the responsibility of caring for animals, the girlfriend saw this as a betrayal.

It wasn't merely about ensuring the cat was fed; it was about respecting the trust and intimacy of their relationship. Such actions, though seemingly minor, can deeply hurt and suggest a lack of commitment to the partner's needs and wishes, casting long shadows over the foundation of trust that relationships are built upon.

Just take a look at the situation here...

OP's cat-sitting for his girlfriend while she's away for work.

He asked a friend to feed his girlfriend's cat when he was late for work.

His girlfriend's considering a breakup despite the friend helping out; he's good with animals.

He's puzzled why his girlfriend is furious and seeks opinions. Despite feeding the cat with no harm, he questions if he erred.

Scroll down to see what people had to say...

Lesson learned: Cat-sitting, not house-sitting. Oops!

Note to self, OP: Cat-sitting, not house-sharing.

Next time, text before the treat!

Breaking up over a cat's dinner guest? Fur real?

Oops, key to the cat's pajama party? Lesson learned: Trust, not to be passed like the salt!

Next time, texting beats tapping...

Cat's dinner: a Michelin moment or just kibbles?

Cat-sitting gone rogue: Friend edition!

Cat's out of the bag: House rules apply!

"She trusted YOU to take care of her cat."

"I would be mad as well and you would have damaged how I think of you..."

"She just found out she can't rely on you with things!"

Looks like claws are out: Lesson learned, keep it purr-fectly civil next time!

Feline felonies—no stray guests allowed.

House rules: Even family needs a knock!

Plain common sense, OP.

Another case of weaponized incompetence, eh?

In the grand opera of love, swapping conductors mid-performance might keep the music playing, but it sure won't please the audience. When it comes to the symphony of trust, it's best to stick to the original score, lest you turn a purring duet into a solo act of apologies.

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Sophia