One user on Reddit recently shared a story about the time she realized her ex didn’t have her best interests at heart. The Reddit user, known as noweddingforblobguy, posted on the r/GirlDinnerDiaries subreddit about this former partner who allegedly ignored her during a medical crisis to focus on a selfish financial gain.
According to the post, the situation happened when the woman started a new antidepressant. She was clearly aware of the potential risks, as the medication came with strict warnings that it could not be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs. Concerned, she brought it up with her then-partner. She wrote, “when I told him this, he didn’t give a single f–k, acted like he didn’t believe me.” She stated that he made her take the tranylcypromine anyway.
The woman went on to explain, “I proceeded to have a seizure, after I came to I called out to him from the other room because I was really disoriented.” Instead of helping her, she claims he completely ignored her calls for assistance. She noted, “he didn’t even bother getting up or peeking in. probably was waiting for the meds to finish me off.”
She then revealed what he was doing while she was struggling
She stated, “I later found out that while I was screaming for help and having a seizure he was trying to order a MacBook with my credit card.” This revelation seems to have fundamentally shifted how she viewed their entire relationship. As she finishes her post, writing, “there’s the story of how my ex almost ended my shit for a MacBook Pro.”
Reddit immediately rallied with concern and support. One user, Chokycorgi, responded with disbelief, writing, “He….attempted murder for a laptop??? Bro he better be in jail.” Another commenter named nhyunmi added, “Wow, fraud and attempted murder all in one go!”
Other users shared their own experiences. Fabulous-South-9551 noted that she had experienced serotonin syndrome in a past relationship and received no support: “He had plans and didn’t want to cancel. Just kinda looked at me and left.” User EntrepreneurCool3314 offered some words of encouragement, writing, “This is pretty much how my best friend passed. Im glad you’re ok and still here, please reevaluate who you let around yourself.”
According to Healthline, there are many signs that a relationship has turned unhealthy. One major indicator is a lack of support. Relationship therapist Jor-El Caraballo explains that in healthy relationships, there is a mutual desire to see the other person succeed. When things turn toxic, however, you might get the impression that your needs and interests do not matter, and your partner only cares about what they want.
Another sign mentioned is the presence of negative financial behaviors. While it is normal for couples to disagree on spending, it becomes toxic if one partner consistently disrespects agreed-upon financial boundaries. Furthermore, clinical psychologist Dr. Catalina Lawsin notes that consistently ignoring a partner’s needs, especially when those needs involve comfort or safety, is a major red flag.
The article stresses that when you are in a situation where you feel like you are walking on eggshells or are constantly stressed, it is often a sign that the dynamic is no longer healthy. Carla Marie Manly, author of “Joy from Fear,” suggests that in toxic relationships, it can sometimes be difficult to notice the red flags because they can be subtle. However, when you feel drained or unhappy after spending time with your partner, things need to change.
As noted by Healthline, if you find yourself in a position where you cannot trust your partner to show up for you, it is vital to seek support and consider what is best for your own safety and future. This is not the only example of a toxic relationship and it’s aftermath. Just like the Redditor above, a TikToker showed the dramatic change in home decor before he moved in and after he left. In another post, Jennifer Gomez shared how a toxic relationship put her on the path to becoming a burglar.
Published: Jun 9, 2026 11:04 am