Young Woman Can't Believe Her Boyfriend's Concern For His Image With The Doctor Outweighs Her Health Concerns

"This was a time when he should have just let his ego go"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• February 23, 2024

When someone needs any kind of support, they naturally seek out their family, friends, or partners. It's an understandable choice because of mutual love and caring for each other.

But, sometimes, that situation can serve as a reminder that not all people deserve to be in someone's life. Sometimes, people are there only when they need you, not the other way around.

Something like that happened to a Reddit user recently. So, she shared her story and asked the Reddit community if her perspective was right.

The OP is a 26-year-old female. She has been facing serious health issues, with concerns about having ovarian cancer.

She attended a doctor's appointment, accompanied by her boyfriend, who is also 26 years old.

It was evident that her boyfriend was disinterested in being there. Despite her illness and fear of a potential diagnosis, the OP felt alone, especially since her boyfriend initially left her to attend the appointment by herself while he ran errands.

He arrived later, was distracted by his phone, and seemed uninterested throughout the visit. When questioned by the doctor about her Tylenol usage, the OP candidly explained she was trying to reduce intake because her boyfriend believed she was overusing it.

Later, this comment led to her boyfriend criticizing her for showing him in a negative light. However, he did not offer support or comfort during or after the appointment.

Following a subsequent argument at home, where her boyfriend focused on his image, the OP said that his ego and perceived insecurities were not her primary concern, given her health challenges.

She questioned whether her actions were wrong in this situation, emphasizing her need to prioritize her well-being over his reputation.

Here is the OP's dilemma:

The OP said her boyfriend accompanied her to a doctor's appointment:

But he wasn't interested in being there for her:

He even got mad at her for making him look bad in front of the doctor:

They continued arguing at home:

So, eventually, the OP told him to let his ego go:

A Reddit user said the OP was not in the wrong

They added that this is a warning to the OP

He is really trying to control her

The OP should leave him

The boyfriend acts like he doesn't care about her health

A Redditor put it simply:

The OP deserves better

She needs people who will support her, and he is not one of them

After reading the OP's story, Redditors asked her why she even asked for opinions when she clearly noticed that her boyfriend wasn't supportive of her. He is acting like he doesn't care about her health, and that should be enough for the OP to continue her life journey without him.

She deserves better, and she should end this relationship. As for her question, she wasn't wrong to point out that his ego was the least of her problems right now.

Filip