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Guy Refuses To Keep Waking Up His GF, She Loses Her Job: “Started Shrieking”
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Guy Refuses To Keep Waking Up His GF, She Loses Her Job: “Started Shrieking”

Interview With Expert Guy Refuses To Keep Waking Up His GF, She Loses Her Job: Woman Loses It At BF When She Loses Her Job As She Was Late Again Because He Didn't Wake Her UpGuy Is Greeted By Rudeness Every Time He Wakes His GF Up, Decides To Stop, Getting Her Fired“Waking Her Up Is A Nightmare”: Woman Is Late For Work And Gets Fired, Blames Her BF For ItBF Gets Fed Up With GF Being A Horrible Morning Person, Gets Her Fired After Not Waking Her UpMan Gets Berated When He Wakes Up His GF So He Stops Doing That And Makes Her UpsetWoman Demands Half Her BF's Salary After She Loses Her Job For OversleepingWoman Keeps Being Mean To BF In The Mornings, Gets Fired After He Stops Waking Her UpMan Gets Fed Up With Being GF’s Personal Alarm Clock, She Blames Him For Getting FiredWoman Demands Man Share Half Of His Salary With Her After She Got Fired As He Didn’t Wake Her Up
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I’m convinced that no one is a morning person by choice. Have you ever seen someone being excited over waking up at 5 or 6 a.m., jumping out of bed, ready to seize the day? Didn’t think so. The fact that you’re not the “early bird catches the worm” type of person becomes even more clear when you have a significant other living with you. 

Recently, Reddit user ForsakenFigure6334 shared how his girlfriend is approximately five levels below not being a morning person. She relies on him to wake her up every day, and when he does, she insults him in all sorts of ways, blaming it on being sleepy and out of it. But one morning, when she pushed things too far, the boyfriend decided that he wasn’t going to do that for her anymore, which had quite unfortunate consequences. 

Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with sleep and performance coach Cavan Chan, who kindly agreed to tell us how a night owl can become more of a morning person.

Not everyone is a morning person, gladly waking up at 6 a.m., ready to seize the day

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This woman might be the farthest from a morning person, as she essentially sacrificed her job for an extra hour of sleep

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25% of the population are night owls

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Chances are that you’ve already figured out if you’re a morning person or not. Something you might not be aware of yet is that scientists have names for these two types. “Larks” are those waking up at the crack of dawn and going to sleep at reasonable evening hours. “Owls” struggle with an early start of the day, are most alert at night, and typically hit the haystack late at night. 

And some people fall in the middle. It’s estimated that around half of the population doesn’t have a preference for early mornings or later evenings. Meanwhile, the rest 50% are equally divided into larks and owls. 

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An individual doesn’t really have a choice when it comes to being assigned to one of these categories, as it mainly depends on biological factors like the internal clock or circadian rhythm. The majority of it, 47%, is inherited from parents, so if you’d like to find out the root of your sleeping habits, you should take a look at them. 

Another genetic contributing factor seems to be the length of our circadian rhythm. The average human has a 24.2-hour clock, while owls’ is longer. This means that they naturally tend to fall asleep and wake up later over time. The sleeping preference might also fluctuate with age. Children may favor the morning and choose the night around the age of 20 and shift back to the first light when they reach 50. 

Even though we distinguish the two types, it doesn’t mean that one is better than the other. For a while, there’s been a stagnant view that early risers tend to achieve more, as many successful people assigned their accomplishments to waking up at 3 or 4 a.m. However, owls and larks exhibit a classic left-brain versus right-brain division, with the former being more imaginative and individualistic and the latter being more analytic and cooperative. No one type is better than the other. They are just different, is all. 

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Getting enough sleep and staying consistent can transform a night owl into a morning person

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Since our world is tailored to fit early risers more, those who enjoy sleeping in often struggle to get up for work, school, or other responsibilities at the crack of dawn, ready to seize the day. Because of this, most owls might try to become as much of a morning person as possible. 

For these individuals, sleep and performance coach Cavan Chan recommends regulating their sleep schedule and minimizing light exposure after 8 p.m. “That will make it easier for you to go to sleep around 10:00 p.m. and wake up at about 5-6 a.m.,” he says to Bored Panda.

Maintaining the same wake-up time trains the body to activate the brain, increase temperature, and release cortisol around a similar hour every day. Consistency here is key, as what you’re attempting to do here is fight your biological making. It’s also important to be mindful of caffeine, as it highly affects our ability to sleep. Around two hours before bedtime, try to relax and not do any vigorous exercise or last-minute tasks. They tend to give a boost of energy, which hinders the ability to fall asleep. 

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If a partner wants to help their significant other regulate their sleep schedule, Chan advises starting by eliminating all distractions that might prevent them from going to bed. “Ensure your partner does not have a Wi-Fi connection after 10 pm and no TV to watch. Turn down the light and move up eating dinner hours. These are ways to make sure that the person can go to sleep earlier and allow them to regulate their sleep cycle. And if you have to wake the person up early in the morning, you can consider turning on the light.”

He additionally suggests couples go together for a workout after waking up. “That’s a great way to get your body in the mode of an early riser. And since you already worked out in the morning, in the evening you might get a little tired earlier, which will allow you to go to sleep easier.”

However, it’s worth noting that making the shift to become a morning person doesn’t entirely change the fact that you’re biologically built to be a late-night owl. Studies have shown that becoming a lark doesn’t put an owl in a better mood or help them have greater overall life satisfaction. So if your work or other important responsibilities don’t depend on you getting up at 6 a.m., push that snooze button and enjoy another sweet dream!

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Min
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title is wrong here. BF didn't get her fired. She's a grown-àss adult who got herself fired.

Power puff scientist
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the yta a*****e comments are wild. especially the third one, you should make her coffee, give her kisses, turn on the shower and accept her abuse 😂

BlackestDawn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a trend I have seen in those kinds of dissenting opinions. They seem to think that being fed up with being treated like s**t or a doormat is somehow wrong. It also seem that they never contrast OP's actions against the other(s).

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's go over the facts: 28 years old. Stays up well past midnight every night, despite having work in the morning. Claims to have loved her job, but didn't want to put in the effort required to wake herself up on time, instead relying on her boyfriend to do it. Repaid his kindness with rudeness and insults. Blamed him for getting fired when it was her fault for being late, and demanded- not asked, but DEMANDED- half of his salary until she got another job. I am about the last person who should be giving relationship advice, but this guy should get out while he has the chance.

LB
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't want to put in the effort to go to bed on time either... And if she likes her job so much, why is getting home at 4pm not enough time to herself?

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HangryHangryHippo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As usual, the YTAs are unhinged. How an a$$ grown person can be so irresponsable and deflecting guilt to their partner be justified? Insane

Tristan J
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1 month ago

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I suspect the other side of the story is that she never gets to decompress and has to stay up when he is sleeping to get that downtime. She didn't deal with it well, but it appears the OP is oblivious to the reason he is building her resentment.

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Tai Dallen
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the YTA commends are the partner's that need waking up themselves.

CowDoggo️
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This what breaks my heart, OP/BF did his good deed by being supportive partner, but I feel he's asking a legitimate question, not about whether or not he's an AH, he's NOT. But, it's about, where's the line. He was not enabling as she's a grown woman and she got herself fired. He's a good man. I'm just speaking from my experience as an extremely grumpy woman in the morning, absolutely not a morning person, I am able to manage myself to wake myself up in timely manner (in my own way) to adhere to my responsibilities. My point is, she needs to grow up and realize she's 28yo and no one is responsible of herself but her.

Tristan J
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1 month ago

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She is probably frustrated that she has not been given the personal time ahead needs to decompress and has to stay up whilst he is sleeping to get that space. She is then regularly berated for it. I would bet my house that she has been trying to get more time for herself, and he has been constantly filling it and demanding her attention, and guilt tripping her for wanting some downtime.

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Beak Hookage
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People calling him the AH in this situation clearly weren't paying attention or somehow think her horrible behaviour toward him is okay. F*ck off.

kkrq2vk4tm
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's an adult who got herself fired because she didn't get up in time for work in my day we called these people lazy

Invisible Potato
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

28 years old woman behaves worse then 4 years old todler in full tantrum, OP should find an adult to date and this child, what an pillow princess. She snored, she loses, and her tantrum will only lead to more loss, BF will get rid of her soon.

Roger9er
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP should dump her right away and CeeYella can go fůck themselves.

similarly
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The yta comment that said "man up" ... "man up"? "Man up"? I don't even know what to say.

Paul Rabit
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do so very much enjoy the YTA counterpoint. It's always so delightfully off base.

Agat
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Insulting your loved one because you're sleepy? What a load of BS. The cause doesn't matter, I would never accept this type of behaviour.

MisterE
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grown a*s woman... at least by her age. Take the trash out. And these YTA asshats can let her move in with them and support her. She is an immature leach. F around and find out.

Raphapablap
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What got her fired was her two previous write-ups during her probationary period. Sounds like she wasn't good at this job. I also have terrible sleep habits, 2am to 8am, same as her but I wake myself up, and manage to get myself and my kid ready and out the house on time

Ilikemybooksshakennotstirred
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro. I had to be that person for a friend of mine. She never woke up to her alarm and was late all the time. She was pissy upon wake-up, too. Once we stopped working together, I stopped waking her up. Guess what? She started adulting. XD

Vlad Sher
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she thinks it's okay to take out her frustration on him, then I'm not sure it's a healthy relationship. Venting and plain abuse are not the same thing. She could have gotten a job that didn't require her to wake up in the morning(plenty of people are active 4pm to 4am). She could have implemented things like no screens past 11-12, make the bed as soon as you're woken up, or any kind of routine that would boot her up before first contact at breakfast with bf. But all of that will not help if a core problem is not fixed: Your partner is not a tool, nanny, maid/butler.

Say No to Downvoting
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before my husband and I lived together (nearly 20 years ago!) whenever we had to get up early for something he would ask me to call him when I woke up. I started getting really cranky about this because it felt like I was the one making all the effort and he couldn’t be bothered waking up on time. So I COMMUNICATED to him about it. And he said he was sorry, he wasn’t trying to shirk responsibility, just that it was far more pleasant (and reliable) to wake up to the sound of my voice then an alarm. Well, I was happy to call him then. While I agree with one comment saying “you’re a team - you’re supposed to help each other with this”, this woman was not doing her bit, not communicating, in fact being the complete opposite and behaving like a crochety old witch. He should have put his foot down that her behaviour was unacceptable LONG before it became the norm. But she is a child and needs to pull her head in. NTA

Rebelliousslug
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this immediately after having a conversation with my daughter about having to wake up my 47 year old sister who is staying with me. Every single day she’s had to work for the past month. I honestly have no idea how she functions on her own. Her alarm was going off when I woke her this morning. If I was being subjected to abuse and personal insults, there’s zero chance I’d be doing it.

R Dennis
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she really liked the job, she needed to learn to prioritize it... especially after getting written up twice while on probation.

LandAhoy
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit, I used to be this girl. I was oblivious to how rude I could be in my sleep when woken. My now husband has refused to ever wake me up again, since many years, and I don't blame him! I'd bet she had a mum who woke her up for school until at least 18. In the end, I became self employed and I get up when I like, on the odd occasion that I need to get up early, it's a dozen alarms, grouchy af, and I'll still sleep through sometimes. But much better then the alternative of taking it out on someone you love.

Roberta Surprenant
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went through a stage of RPG addiction that had me going to bed around 3AM with a 6AM alarm... guess what, I got up and went to work, I didn't yell at my husband about it, and eventually I got over the addiction and started going to bed around midnight instead.

Yu Pan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised the immediate course of action from OP is not breaking up. Are you okay, Op? Are you that desperate for companionship?

Israel Martinez
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again, the YTA / ESH group did not disappoint at being disappointing ... the kicker was "you are supposed to help each other" ... where was her part in that ...

WorkAholic1
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. She's 28. She's old enough to get a radio and set it for a time she needs to get up. Or set her alarm on her phone. She needs to grow up and act like an adult.

DC and S
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I misread this as if it was his SISTER. and thought what an annoying bratty sister, go NC with her until she gets her head out of her a*5.. but he's actually DATING this person? He is actively choosing to date this? Abuse isn't excused by "I was sleepy. Get over it.". Run dude, run!

Craig Reynolds
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! Those YTA must all be late AHs themselves because no normal person could fault him for his GF's problems.

Alex Mosby
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never once in my life have had to wake up an adult for work. My parents stopped waking me up for school when I was 13. This is wild to me.

Gwyn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a morning person? She only allows herself 5 hours of sleep. Anyone would have trouble getting up with only that much sleep per night on a regular basis. She's an Idiot.

Saphyre Fyre
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She isn't an adult; she is only the AGE of an adult. She IS a child. I hope he dumps her.

Guess Undheit
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finishes work at 4pm, doesn't go to bed until 3am. WTF is her problem?

AisForRebel
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GTFO... There is nothing in this world that she can do better that someone else can to make it worth her starting your day out like hell. Run man run!

Lady of the Loft
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am almost 50 and have a tendency to go to bed late as well...but, I still get up on my own everyday for work! Also, there have been times in my life I would ask my mom to give me a ring if it's incredibly important that I'm up and moving and all I did was love on her. This girl is a spoiled brat.

weatherwitch
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think first off she's ADHD. But she's also nasty and rude which is not ADHD. The OP sounds fantastic and will be fantastic with someone who really appreciates him ❤️

Binky Melnik
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m still giggling at the fool who says making her wake up to bright lights is sooo WRONG. You mean like the sun?

Paula Glasscoe
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not as if he goes in and shines a spotlight in her face either by the sound of it. One of my cats has discovered that he can pull the curtain aside and the light will often wake me. (The other is a chonk who just sits on my bladder :D )

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Anita Rosales
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she liked the job she would have gotten her butt up 3 tardies insane

sweet emotion
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, anyone who cussed me out for waking them in time for work - after ASKING me to wake them up in time for work - would be receiving an alarm clock as their parting gift.

Pamacious
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. Abuse & deflecting blame are not ok. He's NTA. 2. She should get screened for ADHD and get some behavioral therapy regardless.

Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is what abusive gaslighting often looks like. She's abusive to him but blames being sleepy...as if that is a body snatcher or something...she's personally insulting to him, expects him to function like an object (it's called a freaking alarm clock)...and then blames him for not managing her life for her. I hope he runs for the hills.

Sara Frazer
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she really liked her job she should've made it a priority to be there 🤷

Craig Reynolds
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA, and dump her NOW. You are NOT her alarm clock. She is immature and will ruin your entire future if you are dumb enough to stay and, God forbid, marry her. Look up the definition of alimony and RUN away right NOW...

Beth Wheeler
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She got herself fired because of her own damn stupidity. Go to bed at a decent time so you can get up, get ready and be at work on time. I'm 63 and a night owl myself but I'm still up at 6:30 at the latest, take the dogs out, feed them, take my meds, make my breakfast and be ready for work at 8. What is she gonna do if she has kids and they get kicked out of f school for being late 2 many times?

Sarah Léon
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a night owl. Always been. In high-school, I went to bed at 10pm but never slept before 1am to wake up at 6:45am. Same in college. And today, if I sleep before 2am it's because I'm ill. I just know how to manage an alarm, and I would never insult anyone in the morning. It's my problem, not theirs. And I have never been late in my entire time at work !

Queenie G
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are enabling her. You are not responsible for this child. Don't give her anymore of your time. She is abusive and it will get worse.

CG
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most phones have a nifty alarm feature built into it. If OP's (hopefully ex) girlfriend can't set one, that's on her.

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Xandra
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I (too) often stay up late, I hate mornings but I still get up when my alarm rings.... I may growl slightly at my husband if he wakes me before the alarm, though...

Juley Clark
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like this in HS, my Dad deserves a medal for all the c**p I put him through, however I was very aware of it at that point and made a point of never looking for a day job always going for nights or overnights because I function better that way. I can get up well before I need to and I do, not always in a "chipper" mood but my husband knows it and always has a coffee ready for me as he knows best is to just hand it to me and give me 5 mins. I would never expect him to wake me up daily or put up with any abuse and he wouldn't do either any way, I'm and adult it 's my job not his,

️️Upvote faery️
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a nightmare human this child girl is!! She's 28 and doesn't take any responsibility for herself?!?! Sorry dude, you would likely be happier without the extra baggage!

Anton Swanepoel
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a confirmed night owl, and always have been, getting up early is a horrible ordeal for me. However - I have never, ever been rude or said nasty things to whoever wakes me up in the morning. If somebody takes the time to help get my lazy a**e out of bed, I will thank them, not insult them. OP's girlfriend is using her own lack of time management as an excuse for her behavior in the morning, and it's a warning sign of what will come later if this relationship continues.

HolyDiver
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the YTA responses are from irresponsible children who don't want to be held accountable.

Kimberly Young
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a morning person, and my husband generally wakes me up. All he has to do is tap me on the shoulder to wake me up, and the most grouchiness he gets from me is a groan and an "I don't wanna" before I roll my a*s outta bed like a big girl.

Voice of reason?
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm absolutely amazed that even one person said "YTA". You put up with her c**p for ages and gave her fair warning you were done doing it. You really need to rethink this relationship because I guarantee this is not the only problem in it.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again the YTAs are amazing lol... what stupid stupid stupid people they are. No way they'd smile and put up with that abuse And I genuinely hope they all find and get stuck with people even worse.

CBolt
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA - She needs to grow up & take responsibility for getting herself to work on time. I think it's not necessarily that she's not a morning person - but she's not getting enough sleep. What are all these "things" she has to do between 4:00 PM & 2 -3:00 AM that she used as a reason not to start going to bed earlier (& you said a lot of those wee hours are spent on her phone)? She's not appreciated what you've been doing & has been abusive. You warned her that you were no longer getting her up & she didn't like it, but then made no effort to figure out how to get herself up. She had to have known she was already on thin ice at work so getting fired was her own doing - not yours. Half your salary until she finds another job? No, just no. (If you agreed to that, where's her incentive to find a job?). So, when you say "no" to the half salary, you might consider adding that it's over between you - who wants to be in a relationship with an immature, lazy, selfish entitled, irresponsible, abusive, spoiled brat? Then you'lll be free to find someone else who's an actual ADULT.

Panda Kicki
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow this could be one of the "living with a ADHD person" except the end. Those videos has unbelievable patient spouses

Kathrin Bextermöller
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

holy f*** im almost 40, am awake till 2-3 am sometimes and wake up with my husband at 5:20 am. For what i've read now, i would totally dump her. Sounds like a total nightmare...

Ciaran McK
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "yta" people on this thread are absolutley insane. Dump this moron and start dating an adult woman. People are wild

Susie
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dated a 33 year old like this. If you can't be bothered to keep yourself on track as an adult, it's no one's problem but your own.

Loreta
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The issue is not having to wake her up. The issue is her treating you badly. Verbal abuse

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stopped reading this after he said she goes back to sleep. This is something a very young child does getting up for grade 1 or 2. What a complete turn off this woman is. Gross immature unrealistic behavior. Young adults today are far far different then when I was starting out. Does no one take any responsibility for their own lives anymore ?

Dirk Daring
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"CeeYella" is either a floppy doormat, or a total abuser like "Jess" is.

Gavin Johnson
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m a night owl, mornings are definitely not my thing. My partner is the yin to my yang though, she’s a morning person. We (jokingly) infuriate each other, if I need to be up she will help my ‘bear with a sore head’ mood and likewise if we have a late night out and about I’ll always drive or help her to stay chipper when she’d rather be snuggled up in bed. When she throws coffee at me or I’m in zombie mode she will guide me, I wouldn’t dream of abusing her, she’s being an angel to my grumpy self!

Joe Bloe
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she can't learn basic at 28, she never will... OP is better alone, but I guess the sex is good, that's why he stayed with her!

Rob Letterly
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the YTAs on this one are the very people destroying this world.

Claire Ferguson
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never been a morning person, but I get up before everyone else so I can have a coffee and shower in peace without having to rush. Not fair on others having to deal with a grumpy 41 year old in the morning 🤣

Jonathan Setter
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i bet all the ones calling him the ahole are both a: female and b: either perpetually single or making their partners life hell each and every day of their miserable lives. No reasonable person is going to call him the a-hole.

Sojourner
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The YTAs wouldn't exist if the genders were reversed, just putting that out there.

Levente Kontra
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neither AH. I don't think this is a night owl thing... This sounds like sever depression to me, although I'm not a professional. Lashing out against a loved one who is trying to keep her functional, lossing a sens of time in front of a screen alone, trying to selvage any joy in her life... Yeah, If this is the case teaching her a lesson can be precivead as a betrayal. Handling depression is though as hell. If you think of it OPs actions are logical, taking a stand might make her realize how you see it from your perspective. What worked for me is synchroning sleep, lots and lots of talking, doing stuff together and never breaking trust.

8q74dxppq6
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she gets off at 4 and doesn't have to get up til 8, then that isn't even a full time job. Since the gentle approach did not work, boyfriend should set her alarm to the most obnoxious ring tone and make it full volume. Then put her phone across the room. And then stay out of it.

Bored Retsuko
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1 month ago

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If you go to the original post on Reddit, you'll see it's Karma farming from a fake account. How sad that so many people fed the troll; even sadder that BP doesn't check their sources before copy/pasting to this site.

DC
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1 month ago

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I haven't known many adults where both partners get up on their own. In fact, most people in relationships I know either are that sort of person, or have that sort of person. But they got it working, these here didn't. This went wrong long ago already, it just took time to have sufficient fallout.

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Min
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title is wrong here. BF didn't get her fired. She's a grown-àss adult who got herself fired.

Power puff scientist
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the yta a*****e comments are wild. especially the third one, you should make her coffee, give her kisses, turn on the shower and accept her abuse 😂

BlackestDawn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a trend I have seen in those kinds of dissenting opinions. They seem to think that being fed up with being treated like s**t or a doormat is somehow wrong. It also seem that they never contrast OP's actions against the other(s).

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's go over the facts: 28 years old. Stays up well past midnight every night, despite having work in the morning. Claims to have loved her job, but didn't want to put in the effort required to wake herself up on time, instead relying on her boyfriend to do it. Repaid his kindness with rudeness and insults. Blamed him for getting fired when it was her fault for being late, and demanded- not asked, but DEMANDED- half of his salary until she got another job. I am about the last person who should be giving relationship advice, but this guy should get out while he has the chance.

LB
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't want to put in the effort to go to bed on time either... And if she likes her job so much, why is getting home at 4pm not enough time to herself?

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HangryHangryHippo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As usual, the YTAs are unhinged. How an a$$ grown person can be so irresponsable and deflecting guilt to their partner be justified? Insane

Tristan J
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1 month ago

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I suspect the other side of the story is that she never gets to decompress and has to stay up when he is sleeping to get that downtime. She didn't deal with it well, but it appears the OP is oblivious to the reason he is building her resentment.

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Tai Dallen
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the YTA commends are the partner's that need waking up themselves.

CowDoggo️
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This what breaks my heart, OP/BF did his good deed by being supportive partner, but I feel he's asking a legitimate question, not about whether or not he's an AH, he's NOT. But, it's about, where's the line. He was not enabling as she's a grown woman and she got herself fired. He's a good man. I'm just speaking from my experience as an extremely grumpy woman in the morning, absolutely not a morning person, I am able to manage myself to wake myself up in timely manner (in my own way) to adhere to my responsibilities. My point is, she needs to grow up and realize she's 28yo and no one is responsible of herself but her.

Tristan J
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1 month ago

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She is probably frustrated that she has not been given the personal time ahead needs to decompress and has to stay up whilst he is sleeping to get that space. She is then regularly berated for it. I would bet my house that she has been trying to get more time for herself, and he has been constantly filling it and demanding her attention, and guilt tripping her for wanting some downtime.

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Beak Hookage
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People calling him the AH in this situation clearly weren't paying attention or somehow think her horrible behaviour toward him is okay. F*ck off.

kkrq2vk4tm
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's an adult who got herself fired because she didn't get up in time for work in my day we called these people lazy

Invisible Potato
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

28 years old woman behaves worse then 4 years old todler in full tantrum, OP should find an adult to date and this child, what an pillow princess. She snored, she loses, and her tantrum will only lead to more loss, BF will get rid of her soon.

Roger9er
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP should dump her right away and CeeYella can go fůck themselves.

similarly
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The yta comment that said "man up" ... "man up"? "Man up"? I don't even know what to say.

Paul Rabit
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do so very much enjoy the YTA counterpoint. It's always so delightfully off base.

Agat
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Insulting your loved one because you're sleepy? What a load of BS. The cause doesn't matter, I would never accept this type of behaviour.

MisterE
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grown a*s woman... at least by her age. Take the trash out. And these YTA asshats can let her move in with them and support her. She is an immature leach. F around and find out.

Raphapablap
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What got her fired was her two previous write-ups during her probationary period. Sounds like she wasn't good at this job. I also have terrible sleep habits, 2am to 8am, same as her but I wake myself up, and manage to get myself and my kid ready and out the house on time

Ilikemybooksshakennotstirred
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro. I had to be that person for a friend of mine. She never woke up to her alarm and was late all the time. She was pissy upon wake-up, too. Once we stopped working together, I stopped waking her up. Guess what? She started adulting. XD

Vlad Sher
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she thinks it's okay to take out her frustration on him, then I'm not sure it's a healthy relationship. Venting and plain abuse are not the same thing. She could have gotten a job that didn't require her to wake up in the morning(plenty of people are active 4pm to 4am). She could have implemented things like no screens past 11-12, make the bed as soon as you're woken up, or any kind of routine that would boot her up before first contact at breakfast with bf. But all of that will not help if a core problem is not fixed: Your partner is not a tool, nanny, maid/butler.

Say No to Downvoting
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before my husband and I lived together (nearly 20 years ago!) whenever we had to get up early for something he would ask me to call him when I woke up. I started getting really cranky about this because it felt like I was the one making all the effort and he couldn’t be bothered waking up on time. So I COMMUNICATED to him about it. And he said he was sorry, he wasn’t trying to shirk responsibility, just that it was far more pleasant (and reliable) to wake up to the sound of my voice then an alarm. Well, I was happy to call him then. While I agree with one comment saying “you’re a team - you’re supposed to help each other with this”, this woman was not doing her bit, not communicating, in fact being the complete opposite and behaving like a crochety old witch. He should have put his foot down that her behaviour was unacceptable LONG before it became the norm. But she is a child and needs to pull her head in. NTA

Rebelliousslug
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this immediately after having a conversation with my daughter about having to wake up my 47 year old sister who is staying with me. Every single day she’s had to work for the past month. I honestly have no idea how she functions on her own. Her alarm was going off when I woke her this morning. If I was being subjected to abuse and personal insults, there’s zero chance I’d be doing it.

R Dennis
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she really liked the job, she needed to learn to prioritize it... especially after getting written up twice while on probation.

LandAhoy
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit, I used to be this girl. I was oblivious to how rude I could be in my sleep when woken. My now husband has refused to ever wake me up again, since many years, and I don't blame him! I'd bet she had a mum who woke her up for school until at least 18. In the end, I became self employed and I get up when I like, on the odd occasion that I need to get up early, it's a dozen alarms, grouchy af, and I'll still sleep through sometimes. But much better then the alternative of taking it out on someone you love.

Roberta Surprenant
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went through a stage of RPG addiction that had me going to bed around 3AM with a 6AM alarm... guess what, I got up and went to work, I didn't yell at my husband about it, and eventually I got over the addiction and started going to bed around midnight instead.

Yu Pan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised the immediate course of action from OP is not breaking up. Are you okay, Op? Are you that desperate for companionship?

Israel Martinez
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again, the YTA / ESH group did not disappoint at being disappointing ... the kicker was "you are supposed to help each other" ... where was her part in that ...

WorkAholic1
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. She's 28. She's old enough to get a radio and set it for a time she needs to get up. Or set her alarm on her phone. She needs to grow up and act like an adult.

DC and S
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I misread this as if it was his SISTER. and thought what an annoying bratty sister, go NC with her until she gets her head out of her a*5.. but he's actually DATING this person? He is actively choosing to date this? Abuse isn't excused by "I was sleepy. Get over it.". Run dude, run!

Craig Reynolds
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! Those YTA must all be late AHs themselves because no normal person could fault him for his GF's problems.

Alex Mosby
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never once in my life have had to wake up an adult for work. My parents stopped waking me up for school when I was 13. This is wild to me.

Gwyn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a morning person? She only allows herself 5 hours of sleep. Anyone would have trouble getting up with only that much sleep per night on a regular basis. She's an Idiot.

Saphyre Fyre
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She isn't an adult; she is only the AGE of an adult. She IS a child. I hope he dumps her.

Guess Undheit
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finishes work at 4pm, doesn't go to bed until 3am. WTF is her problem?

AisForRebel
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GTFO... There is nothing in this world that she can do better that someone else can to make it worth her starting your day out like hell. Run man run!

Lady of the Loft
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am almost 50 and have a tendency to go to bed late as well...but, I still get up on my own everyday for work! Also, there have been times in my life I would ask my mom to give me a ring if it's incredibly important that I'm up and moving and all I did was love on her. This girl is a spoiled brat.

weatherwitch
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think first off she's ADHD. But she's also nasty and rude which is not ADHD. The OP sounds fantastic and will be fantastic with someone who really appreciates him ❤️

Binky Melnik
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m still giggling at the fool who says making her wake up to bright lights is sooo WRONG. You mean like the sun?

Paula Glasscoe
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not as if he goes in and shines a spotlight in her face either by the sound of it. One of my cats has discovered that he can pull the curtain aside and the light will often wake me. (The other is a chonk who just sits on my bladder :D )

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Anita Rosales
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she liked the job she would have gotten her butt up 3 tardies insane

sweet emotion
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, anyone who cussed me out for waking them in time for work - after ASKING me to wake them up in time for work - would be receiving an alarm clock as their parting gift.

Pamacious
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. Abuse & deflecting blame are not ok. He's NTA. 2. She should get screened for ADHD and get some behavioral therapy regardless.

Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is what abusive gaslighting often looks like. She's abusive to him but blames being sleepy...as if that is a body snatcher or something...she's personally insulting to him, expects him to function like an object (it's called a freaking alarm clock)...and then blames him for not managing her life for her. I hope he runs for the hills.

Sara Frazer
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she really liked her job she should've made it a priority to be there 🤷

Craig Reynolds
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA, and dump her NOW. You are NOT her alarm clock. She is immature and will ruin your entire future if you are dumb enough to stay and, God forbid, marry her. Look up the definition of alimony and RUN away right NOW...

Beth Wheeler
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She got herself fired because of her own damn stupidity. Go to bed at a decent time so you can get up, get ready and be at work on time. I'm 63 and a night owl myself but I'm still up at 6:30 at the latest, take the dogs out, feed them, take my meds, make my breakfast and be ready for work at 8. What is she gonna do if she has kids and they get kicked out of f school for being late 2 many times?

Sarah Léon
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a night owl. Always been. In high-school, I went to bed at 10pm but never slept before 1am to wake up at 6:45am. Same in college. And today, if I sleep before 2am it's because I'm ill. I just know how to manage an alarm, and I would never insult anyone in the morning. It's my problem, not theirs. And I have never been late in my entire time at work !

Queenie G
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are enabling her. You are not responsible for this child. Don't give her anymore of your time. She is abusive and it will get worse.

CG
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most phones have a nifty alarm feature built into it. If OP's (hopefully ex) girlfriend can't set one, that's on her.

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Xandra
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I (too) often stay up late, I hate mornings but I still get up when my alarm rings.... I may growl slightly at my husband if he wakes me before the alarm, though...

Juley Clark
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like this in HS, my Dad deserves a medal for all the c**p I put him through, however I was very aware of it at that point and made a point of never looking for a day job always going for nights or overnights because I function better that way. I can get up well before I need to and I do, not always in a "chipper" mood but my husband knows it and always has a coffee ready for me as he knows best is to just hand it to me and give me 5 mins. I would never expect him to wake me up daily or put up with any abuse and he wouldn't do either any way, I'm and adult it 's my job not his,

️️Upvote faery️
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a nightmare human this child girl is!! She's 28 and doesn't take any responsibility for herself?!?! Sorry dude, you would likely be happier without the extra baggage!

Anton Swanepoel
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a confirmed night owl, and always have been, getting up early is a horrible ordeal for me. However - I have never, ever been rude or said nasty things to whoever wakes me up in the morning. If somebody takes the time to help get my lazy a**e out of bed, I will thank them, not insult them. OP's girlfriend is using her own lack of time management as an excuse for her behavior in the morning, and it's a warning sign of what will come later if this relationship continues.

HolyDiver
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the YTA responses are from irresponsible children who don't want to be held accountable.

Kimberly Young
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a morning person, and my husband generally wakes me up. All he has to do is tap me on the shoulder to wake me up, and the most grouchiness he gets from me is a groan and an "I don't wanna" before I roll my a*s outta bed like a big girl.

Voice of reason?
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm absolutely amazed that even one person said "YTA". You put up with her c**p for ages and gave her fair warning you were done doing it. You really need to rethink this relationship because I guarantee this is not the only problem in it.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again the YTAs are amazing lol... what stupid stupid stupid people they are. No way they'd smile and put up with that abuse And I genuinely hope they all find and get stuck with people even worse.

CBolt
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA - She needs to grow up & take responsibility for getting herself to work on time. I think it's not necessarily that she's not a morning person - but she's not getting enough sleep. What are all these "things" she has to do between 4:00 PM & 2 -3:00 AM that she used as a reason not to start going to bed earlier (& you said a lot of those wee hours are spent on her phone)? She's not appreciated what you've been doing & has been abusive. You warned her that you were no longer getting her up & she didn't like it, but then made no effort to figure out how to get herself up. She had to have known she was already on thin ice at work so getting fired was her own doing - not yours. Half your salary until she finds another job? No, just no. (If you agreed to that, where's her incentive to find a job?). So, when you say "no" to the half salary, you might consider adding that it's over between you - who wants to be in a relationship with an immature, lazy, selfish entitled, irresponsible, abusive, spoiled brat? Then you'lll be free to find someone else who's an actual ADULT.

Panda Kicki
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow this could be one of the "living with a ADHD person" except the end. Those videos has unbelievable patient spouses

Kathrin Bextermöller
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

holy f*** im almost 40, am awake till 2-3 am sometimes and wake up with my husband at 5:20 am. For what i've read now, i would totally dump her. Sounds like a total nightmare...

Ciaran McK
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "yta" people on this thread are absolutley insane. Dump this moron and start dating an adult woman. People are wild

Susie
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dated a 33 year old like this. If you can't be bothered to keep yourself on track as an adult, it's no one's problem but your own.

Loreta
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The issue is not having to wake her up. The issue is her treating you badly. Verbal abuse

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stopped reading this after he said she goes back to sleep. This is something a very young child does getting up for grade 1 or 2. What a complete turn off this woman is. Gross immature unrealistic behavior. Young adults today are far far different then when I was starting out. Does no one take any responsibility for their own lives anymore ?

Dirk Daring
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"CeeYella" is either a floppy doormat, or a total abuser like "Jess" is.

Gavin Johnson
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m a night owl, mornings are definitely not my thing. My partner is the yin to my yang though, she’s a morning person. We (jokingly) infuriate each other, if I need to be up she will help my ‘bear with a sore head’ mood and likewise if we have a late night out and about I’ll always drive or help her to stay chipper when she’d rather be snuggled up in bed. When she throws coffee at me or I’m in zombie mode she will guide me, I wouldn’t dream of abusing her, she’s being an angel to my grumpy self!

Joe Bloe
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she can't learn basic at 28, she never will... OP is better alone, but I guess the sex is good, that's why he stayed with her!

Rob Letterly
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the YTAs on this one are the very people destroying this world.

Claire Ferguson
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never been a morning person, but I get up before everyone else so I can have a coffee and shower in peace without having to rush. Not fair on others having to deal with a grumpy 41 year old in the morning 🤣

Jonathan Setter
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i bet all the ones calling him the ahole are both a: female and b: either perpetually single or making their partners life hell each and every day of their miserable lives. No reasonable person is going to call him the a-hole.

Sojourner
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The YTAs wouldn't exist if the genders were reversed, just putting that out there.

Levente Kontra
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neither AH. I don't think this is a night owl thing... This sounds like sever depression to me, although I'm not a professional. Lashing out against a loved one who is trying to keep her functional, lossing a sens of time in front of a screen alone, trying to selvage any joy in her life... Yeah, If this is the case teaching her a lesson can be precivead as a betrayal. Handling depression is though as hell. If you think of it OPs actions are logical, taking a stand might make her realize how you see it from your perspective. What worked for me is synchroning sleep, lots and lots of talking, doing stuff together and never breaking trust.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she gets off at 4 and doesn't have to get up til 8, then that isn't even a full time job. Since the gentle approach did not work, boyfriend should set her alarm to the most obnoxious ring tone and make it full volume. Then put her phone across the room. And then stay out of it.

Bored Retsuko
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1 month ago

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If you go to the original post on Reddit, you'll see it's Karma farming from a fake account. How sad that so many people fed the troll; even sadder that BP doesn't check their sources before copy/pasting to this site.

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I haven't known many adults where both partners get up on their own. In fact, most people in relationships I know either are that sort of person, or have that sort of person. But they got it working, these here didn't. This went wrong long ago already, it just took time to have sufficient fallout.

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