Woman Checks To Make Sure The Door Is Locked Every Night, Boyfriend Accuses Her Of Not Trusting Him
"He still takes it as a personal insult and insinuates that I don’t trust him"
Maryjane
- Published in Interesting
Although it's becoming more popular, living alone is not a lifestyle that everyone can relate to. It can help to be prepared for the experience by being aware of what to anticipate when you make the switch to living alone.
Even though you may have typically appreciated your alone time when you shared a home, living alone has its own unique challenges. There are so many things to consider and kiss too.
Is it the stress of finding the ideal place to live or you're worried about how you'll adjust to a new environment, the free food you'll miss, having to pay some bills, or the free food you'll miss? But then, you should only do this brave thing if you are mentally, physically, and financially prepared.
The OP in today's story lives alone for the past six years. During that period, she has developed certain security habits, one of which is checking to see if the door is locked.
The OP is in an eight-month relationship, and he comes over regularly and is usually the last person to enter or exit her front door. Still, the OP checks her front door before bed every night to make sure it’s locked, but the boyfriend gets upset with this routine check.
Read the entire story below.
The story kicks off but not without a headline
Reddit/rescueninjaRNThe OP checks her front door before bed every night to make sure it’s locked, whether her bf is there or not
Reddit/rescueninjaRNIt’s really belittling and the OP prefers her boyfriend not say anything and just let her check it for herself
Reddit/rescueninjaRNRedditors had a lot to say and we've gathered up a bunch of their comments for you to read through below
Reddit/rescueninjaRNThe OP should tell him to step outside and check his attitude from the other side of the door
Reddit/rescueninjaRNIt is just a simple security thing and there is no big deal there
Reddit/rescueninjaRNSomeone who cares about you should be thinking about your security
Reddit/rescueninjaRNRethinking if this is the kind of person you want to be in a relationship with
Reddit/rescueninjaRNThe OP's boyfriend needs to understand that this is not about him
Reddit/rescueninjaRNIt is a habit the OP has built up over the years
Reddit/rescueninjaRNIf the OP's boyfriend wants that kind of trust, this Redditor suggests that he starts a cult
Reddit/rescueninjaRNDouble checking is not because there's no trust but it's just for peace of mind
Reddit/rescueninjaRNIt's not about him but about a routine
Reddit/rescueninjaRNSome will say that one of the best decisions they've ever made was deciding to live alone. It never gets boring because of independence, mental calmness, responsibility, learning, and unlearning.
Living alone can at first be jarring, especially if you're used to sharing a home with a spouse, partner, or other family members so it's no surprise that one develops security instincts.