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Man Refuses To Step In To Help A Girl On The Street, His GF Can’t Look At Him The Same Way After
(Un)willingness to help other people can tell a lot about a person. Sometimes, the way they react in a certain situation can make you see them in a different light completely, for better or worse.
That’s what happened with this redditor and her boyfriend. They were waiting for their ride after a Christmas party when the OP saw a woman standing alone on the street and a drunken guy wandering around her. The redditor didn’t hesitate to come to her help and make sure she got into her car okay, but her boyfriend didn’t seem as keen to help, which significantly influenced the way she saw him after that. Scroll down to find the full story in her own words below.
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This couple saw a woman standing alone on the street and a drunken guy next to her, but only one of the partners decided to come to her help
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Some netizens sided with the OP
Others said it wasn’t smart of her to confront the drunken man
People shared similar stories, too
What do you think ?
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 3 hours ago (edited)
This has everything to do with empathy, and nothing to do with masculinity
Gavin Johnson 3 hours ago
Friend of mine saw a lass who was sobbing her heart out in the centre of Manchester, he went to talk to her and see if she needed any help, turns out her boyfriend had slapped her and then walked off, he offered her the chance to join them in a taxi home (there were a mixture of men & women in his group), boyfriend reappears, punches, one punch, knocks my mate out, he cracks his head on the kerb, 2 weeks in a coma with reducing signs of life, life support switched off and he passes away. One punch. Manslaughter charge for the aggressor. I am VERY wary of stepping into any situation I can’t fully control. My masculinity isn’t harmed by me staying safe. Sorry, your safety is important but I won’t risk my life in order to protect yours.
Kkg 3 hours ago
I'm very sorry for your friend, it's truly tragic, but there was no situation he stepped into. He did not confront the aggressor, he just wanted to help a crying girl. Is this already considered a dangerous situation?
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Weltschmerz 3 hours ago (edited)
I personally couldn't stand by and watch this myself however I see the boyfriends point of view, and depending on what country this is it could have ended up really badly. Some people like to help some do not, he is no less of a "man" for not doing so. I know if something had happened to that woman and I could have helped I'd have struggled to have that on my conscience.
KatSaidWhat 1 hour ago
I see his POV but he was ok with his GF getting involved and not even giving any indication of support.
Load More Replies... The_Nicest_Misanthrope 3 hours ago (edited)
This has everything to do with empathy, and nothing to do with masculinity
Gavin Johnson 3 hours ago
Friend of mine saw a lass who was sobbing her heart out in the centre of Manchester, he went to talk to her and see if she needed any help, turns out her boyfriend had slapped her and then walked off, he offered her the chance to join them in a taxi home (there were a mixture of men & women in his group), boyfriend reappears, punches, one punch, knocks my mate out, he cracks his head on the kerb, 2 weeks in a coma with reducing signs of life, life support switched off and he passes away. One punch. Manslaughter charge for the aggressor. I am VERY wary of stepping into any situation I can’t fully control. My masculinity isn’t harmed by me staying safe. Sorry, your safety is important but I won’t risk my life in order to protect yours.
Kkg 3 hours ago
I'm very sorry for your friend, it's truly tragic, but there was no situation he stepped into. He did not confront the aggressor, he just wanted to help a crying girl. Is this already considered a dangerous situation?
Load More Replies... Weltschmerz 3 hours ago (edited)
I personally couldn't stand by and watch this myself however I see the boyfriends point of view, and depending on what country this is it could have ended up really badly. Some people like to help some do not, he is no less of a "man" for not doing so. I know if something had happened to that woman and I could have helped I'd have struggled to have that on my conscience.
KatSaidWhat 1 hour ago
I see his POV but he was ok with his GF getting involved and not even giving any indication of support.
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