A woman has shared the distressing story of how her boyfriend of seven months abruptly ended their relationship on Valentine's Day, citing her food consumption during their celebratory dinner as the primary reason for the split. The incident, which left her heartbroken and bewildered, unfolded during what was supposed to be their first romantic Valentine's Day together.
The Valentine's Day Date That Turned Sour
The woman, who recounted her experience on Reddit, explained that she had meticulously planned the evening. She made reservations at their favourite steakhouse for an early dinner, with plans to return to her apartment afterwards for a movie, dessert, and intimate time. She described herself as tall and slim with a fast metabolism, requiring her to eat more frequently to maintain her weight, while her boyfriend, though similarly built, had a smaller appetite.
A Meal That Sparked Conflict
The date began positively, with exchanges of gifts: he brought flowers and a card, while she gifted him an Apple Watch he had been wanting. At the restaurant, she ordered a salad, surf and turf with a small filet and lobster tail, and shared sides of sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes. Her boyfriend opted for a small cup of soup and grilled salmon. She noted that she was paying for the meal, as he was a full-time student and she was working, and she viewed it as a special treat.
During the meal, she observed her boyfriend becoming annoyed and distant, though he refused to explain why. After finishing most of her food while he ate only half of his salmon, they paid the bill and headed to her flat. Upon arrival, he claimed to be tired and unwell, opting to go home instead of joining her, and rejected her attempt at a goodnight kiss.
The Breakup Text and Hidden Truth
The next morning, he sent a text message revealing he wasn't actually sick. Instead, he expressed being "turned off" by the volume of food she ate, accusing her of making "a pig" of herself, despite her insistence on having impeccable table manners. He initially requested time to think, but hours later, he texted again to break up, stating her eating habits had bothered him for a while and he couldn't overlook them.
In a later update, the woman disclosed that her boyfriend confessed he had wanted to end the relationship for some time because he was seeing another girl behind her back, even on that same Valentine's Day. He also refused to return the Apple Watch she had gifted him.
Reflecting on a Painful Lesson
The woman concluded her post by describing the experience as an expensive and hurtful lesson, but acknowledged it could have been worse. She expressed a desire to take a brief break from dating and eventually seek more mature partners in the future. This story highlights how superficial issues can mask deeper relationship problems, such as infidelity and lack of communication.
