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Uninvited Friends Ruin Romantic Trip, Man Demands They Pay Their Share Of Hotel Costs
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Uninvited Friends Ruin Romantic Trip, Man Demands They Pay Their Share Of Hotel Costs

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Imagine your perfect romantic getaway. You plan a weekend alone with your partner in a picturesque location, with nothing in mind but enjoying each other’s company. 

All of a sudden, their friends show up. You thought they were just dropping by, but as it turns out, they’re tagging along the entire time. They’re even sleeping in the same hotel room. 

A Reddit user dealt with this exact situation with his girlfriend, who invited friends over during a beach trip he planned for just the two of them. With his plans ruined, he asked his significant other and her two pals to split the hotel costs with him. He now asks the AITAH subreddit if his actions were uncalled for.

You will also find our interview with California-based relationship coach Amie Leadingham, who shared her insights about setting boundaries.

Romantic getaways are important in a relationship

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A man planned a weekend beach trip alone with his girlfriend when she decided to invite two of her friends

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The three women agreed to split the costs but also criticized the author 

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Boundaries are bridges to understanding

The couple in the story seems to lack understanding between each other. As Leadingham reminds us, communication and mutual respect are the foundation of any strong relationship. 

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In this example, the supposed romantic getaway turned into a group trip. According to Leadingham, it also highlights the need for an open dialogue about setting expectations and personal space. 

“It’s not about right or wrong but about aligning visions and honoring each other’s needs,” she told Bored Panda.

Achieving growth in a relationship can take a lot of work, and as Leadingham told us, it stems from clearly expressing desires, actively listening, and finding a compromise that respects both parties.

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Setting boundaries requires baby steps to begin 

If you’re not used to setting boundaries for yourself, making the change may require a slow approach. In an interview with the Cleveland Clinic, licensed psychologist Karen Salerno recommends starting with small changes until you’ve built enough confidence to establish this behavior. 

However, taking that first step must also involve following through. Salerno stresses this point more than anything. 

“If you don’t act on them, it may make it harder for other people to trust your boundary setting.”

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Credit goes to the author for putting his foot down and asking for a split, which was understandable for him. We can only hope that it sent a strong message to his girlfriend and, at the very least, makes her think twice about doing the same thing again. 

What do you think, dear readers? Was he out of line with the way he acted?

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Most people in the comments sided with him and criticized his girlfriend

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Pollywog
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The minute she changed their romantic weekend into a girl's trip he should've left. Cancelled his reservation, explain that she'd be taking over the room and let them enjoy the room! She doesn't respect him and seems to be using him.

Zedrapazia
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's nicer than me, I'd have told the reception about the two and demanded they leave asap. And in follow up to that probably not spent any time of the romantic getaway with my partner because the situation would've become awkward. I'm glad my fiance isn't like that every time I see one of these posts

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Melissa anderson
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She invited her friends telling them that her bf would pay for everything. The thing is, she never asked him about it. She’s trying to show off for her friends. She will burn through his money faster than a fire at a paper mill. Dump her.

Nils Skirnir
Community Member
4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GF didn’t want a romantic getaway and looked for an out. Simple.

Ouss Ben Aziza
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think melissa anderson's analysis is more fitting. She wanted to show him off and there is truth to what you said. There is no romance. It seems like the guy to her is not a lover but an accessory to show off to friends.

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LaserBrain
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Emily invited Lara and Kate along, Emily should pay for their room.

Parriah
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really doubt his girlfriend would have been okay with him inviting a couple of his bros on a trip like this AND expect her to sleep, use bathroom a few feet away and try to communicate with him with them there the whole time. She would have lost her mind. She’s not a keeper

Argle Bargle
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get rid of her. She has zero respect for you, and until people understand that this type of trash behaviour will keep them single, they will continue the entitlement.

Schmebulock
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have told them it was fine, but your going to be naked as soon as you get back to the room and will be putting on a show in bed

Alyssa Phillips
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was what I came to say! Go to the nearest "shop", come back with a sexy banana hammock and come in "ready to party" 😉

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Alexandra
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of thing seems to become a trend: a woman goes on a date with a man and, unknown to her date, takes her friends with her and they all expect the man to pay because he's 'the man'. OP's girlfriend is not someone he should look to spend the rest of his life with if she goes behind his back like this.

Royal Stray
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It probably came from the "have a friend at the bar" safety tip. Which in my opinion is completely fair, since it's just about having someone keeping an eye on you, and that's it. But some people will always try to exploit stuff like that. I've seen way too many stories where girls try to guilt the guy into paying for a friend since "you might be a creep so she needs to be here". But the entire point if for the date to not know if the friend is there.

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Pablo Ramos
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your girl didn't want to be alone with you. I'll see myself out.

Jason
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA and Emily would be going home single and "alone" very clearly not as into you as you thought.

Guess Undheit
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cancel the event and cancel HER if she "thinks" she can turn him into an ATM.

Paul C
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get your coat, mate. She's telling you where the door is.

Bernd Herbert
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude, your girlfriend’s behaviour is absolutely not acceptable

Trillian
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would she like it the other way round? She plans a pays for a 2 person vacation and not only do to buddies show up to play fifth wheel but expect to sleep in the same room? Sounds comfy? No? Well, then ...

moggie63
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next time you have sex, invite the neighbours. Let them know they can film too.

Ouss Ben Aziza
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey maybe then he can make the money back off of it! A whole film crew and production.

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Tammy PH
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man she is using you. Get out while you can. WAIT for the right one for you - she is out there. This has RED flags all over it. She invited them so she would not have to spend alone time with you. Do yourself a favor and kick her to the curb.

Weak Knees
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This relationship is toast. Instead of bragging to her friends about what a wonderful boyfriend she has and how lucky she was that he cared enough to arrange a romantic getaway before showing them the door, girlfriend invites them to ruin it! Start the break up process now, OP.

Margie T
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. Did she not know if was a romantic holiday? What I see was a buffer to keep you two from any privacy, kwim? I'd of left asap. You two got away to spend time together and obviously she iced you cold. Hope you're still not with her bc IMO that was a test on how far you'd let her go about other things.. If you choose to live with her, I'd definitely set down and discuss what she'll do or won't do around the home. She wants to party, not grow up.

Lynn Showalter
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the oldest tricks that manipulative girls pull. She brought the other girls along so as to limit the romance or intimacy. Run. If you are up to it , be civil but show no warmth. That way she will see that she is just like any other woman you pass on the street. Some girls test you by acting out to see what they can get away with. She deserves to be dating a player..not a caring individual

C.O. Shea
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how you determine suitable partners... next!

Jenny Begnell
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of asking for money youvshould have just said you planned on a romantic weekend and they were ruining it and not welcome. You should have given your girlfriend an ultimatum, them or me. I can't see any future in this relationship.

TheReader19
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, your balls need to drop. Your "girlfriend" really doesn't like you; and you need to move on

Eva
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Invite your friends over when she tries to plan something for you two.

notlikeyou1971
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unreasonable? Disrespectful? Tell your GF to look in the mirror at who fits that category. She did it without asking you. She decided it would be on your dime. Not only would I have asked for the money for the night that they were there but I would have told the GF since she wants to have her girls there, she can keep the room and continue to pay for it with them and you leave without her and end the vacation. After you get back from the trip she never gets to do this again. There's never going to be another vacation like this either. I'd also tell her that you're not a personal ATM and what she did was inconsiderate, Disrespectful and not to take for granted that you're okay with this. Then, spend time apart from her until she learns how wrong and selfish her behavior and thought of him willingly doing this was. Sounds like she takes you for granted. I would never put up with that, My man would never EVER even think of doing anything as Disrespectful, selfish or inconsiderate as that. He would communicate and we'd decide what kind of trip we were going on from the start and he'd never expect me to pay for his friends. I'm not an ATM and if he even considered that stupid idea,there'd be no vacation and he'd get his head chewed off and wouldn't be spoken to for a while because he knows better than that.

Jo-Jo Wilson
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You booked a room for 2, and paid for 2. 2 extras staying is theft if you didn't pay for them. did you inform the hotel/motel/air bnb etc that you were having extras in the room? Situations like this are dangerous. What if there was a fire and the people in charge didn't know there were extra people staying? They would have counted her two friends, forgetting 2 actual guests who paid to be there. The fact that your girlfriend and her friends so blatantly 'stole' from whoever you booked you accommodation with isn't a good look. They didn't want to book their own room, they still shud have let the accommodation supplier know they were there and pay for their share. Sounds like your gf was trying to show off about where you had taken her and what you had done for her, and it royally backfired on her.

TribbleThinking
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the plus side, for each of those acquaintances calling you cheap, inform them that that's absolutely fine, and to please keep you updated on all their future getaways as you're looking forward to joining them for free. 🙂

diane Kelson
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Run now. Your girlfriend needs to be surrounded by people and it's not likely to change. I know a woman like that. She refers to being alone with her husband as "being alone". I think the last trip they took without others was their honeymoon.

MrsEgonSpengler
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seems really weird. She's either a gold digger or he's not being honest

Papa
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of asking for her friends to pay their share he should have asked his girlfriend to pay it. She's the one who invited them (which she shouldn't have done, of course).

Bonnie
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear a lot of assumptions and wonder about the level of intimacy. If there was physical closeness she would not want friends on the trip. Maybe she mentioned trip to friends offhandedly saying "you should stop by" not really expecting them to. Or maybe indeed she wanted a buffer from closer intimacy. We do not know the level of intimacy, perhaps this was to be a first time and she wasn't ready. But clearly they both should have been more open. It's sad what could have been magic turned to toads with warts. If you were trying to create magic and she truly wanted friends in the middle,you have every reason to feel hurt. But we just don't know all the details and what was truly in her mind, innocent error "stop by for a visit"... Knucklehead "oh we're gonna have the best time, you should be there." Or hey friends, I don't wanna be alone with him but want the beach trip, come stay between us and get a free beach trip". Big differences.

BringMeMyDragons
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're also creating "what-if" scenarios. The fact is, if a trip was planned for the two of them, and one invited more people, it's wrong and there's no legitimate reason. If "she wasn't ready", than don't accept an invitation to go on a trip just the two of you. Speak up about where you're at in that respect, if he pushes it that's all thevinfo you need. I know what you're trying to say, and you're right by saying we're only hearing one side, but don't make up a bunch of excuses for her when YOU DONT KNOW THE DETAILS, or them for that matter. Try to put out yourself in his shoes, and even her shoes with the false context you made up

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Janelle Collard
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might've said: "If you two are here, you need to be part of our four-some. If you don't want to, you need to pay 25% of the costs of this room or leave." In all probability, I would've NOPED! right out of there + broken up with GF when she got home.

Candice Kelly
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's not the girl for you. Disrespectful in so many ways. Big Red Flag. If you continue in this relationship without improvement on her part, then any future disrespect is your fault.

Royal Stray
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's going to choose her friends over him at every single point in this relationship. It's not worth it. It's one thing to defend your friends when they're in the right, or to want to spend time with them without your partner. But you don't bring your friends along on a date or romantic vacation. There are some serious issues in that relationship, and if OP isn't 100% sure he wants to stay with her he should leave. If he is, they need to sit down and have a serious talk

Jack Butler
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd have been delighted that my GF invited some of her hot friends to join us in bed

dandylilah
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should probably change the title....Your girlfriend crashed your romantic get away.

AngelWingsYT
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP you need to sit down and have a SERIOUS talk with the GF. Explain to her how her actions hurt you, how you were looking forward to a weekend for TWO. And ask if she wants things to be serious with you or not. Id also see if she may have had a bad experience in a past relationship she hasnt told you of that may have caused her to be afraid to be alone with you...

Kia Force
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that the gf didn't want to be alone with OP for whatever reason. IHM she's not into BF anymore. She probably thought he wanted to propose and wanted to avoid it by spilling the atmosphere. She did it and OP should move on.

Crafty mama
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a woman. I am saying without hesitation or reservation GET RID OF HER. She's manipulative, and it's only going to get worse. Cut ties now. You won't regret it

cameron cross
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Emily stepped on you. This relationship has no future. She has shown her colors and will continue to take advantage of you. Don't walk, RUN!!!

Shariyka N. Davis
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She not into him she brought them along to stop anything further he had planned. He needs to dump her

Joann Hart
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was she not aware it was a romantic getaway? How old is she? She acts like a 13 yo child. I guess she didn't want to be alone with her boo

Beak Hookage
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was going to say "Jesus Christ, Emily, read the room", but... yeah, this was clearly intentional. Give her the boot along with her freeloading friends.

Annie Steele
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone needs to cotton on to the fact that his girlfriend doesn't want to be alone with him

Erika R
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know very similar story. My neighbour invited girlfriend to the shopping trip, so she brought with her other 2 female friends which expected to get free items . Poor man wasn't even informed...She was just a gold digger

Don
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who ever is approving this sort of content at Bored Panda are you thinking before doing so? Down voting this content as it's another of the many negative content on Bored Panda, which is far from what their mission states, "The mission is to spread good news and highlight top artists from around the world." Case in point is this post and many more which are about deception, personal problems, grudges arguments, cheating, divorce, getting back at others. In general it's becoming increasingly negative. SAD

MR
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's disturbing when someone spends someone else's money and then acts surprised and put off when you object. He paid for the room. By inviting her friends to stay with them, she's asking him to pay for her friend's stay. He needs to take a long hard moment to consider if he's okay with this behavior because this is who she is.

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh hell no! This is a major Red Flag! GF doesn't respect him and obviously not interested in a romantic weekend getaway, dump her sorry, entitled a*s! She embarrassed herself and deserves to be. RUN BABY RUN!

m.w.
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have said "perfect, a foursome! I love those!" when he saw them 😁

Manuel Lopez
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have cancelled.and gone home as soon as the girlfriends showed.

Be a better human
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl is not into you. She a slimy skank and using you for your money. I hate women like this they give all women a bad name. She will get her Karma in the end. Toss this fish back let her follow around a jerk, narcissistic, ahole they belong together. You sound like a stand up dude you deserve better. Remember she just showed you who she was. Next time you do this nice thing for a girl the response you were looking for is "omg you are amazing. Thank you so much for doing all this .. I can't wait to spend time alone with you."and that person actively spends the whole trip with you. Is attentive and interested in being, talking, and breathing next to you.

patricia Torres
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think putting up more attitude would have worked but something else would have been better. If Emily knew this was a romantic getaway, everything she did raises red flags. Something you need to ask her and ask to not avoid the answer. Be sincere don't get loud and let her know if there is something going on, you do not want to be toyed with, again stay calm. Calm is key. If you don't like the answer , stay calm. Leave or ask her to leave, but do not stay in each other's spay that gets toxic. If all is well and this happens again, let her know you are leaving and are gonna go fishing,so not to bother calling. Talk when you get back, and let her pay from that point on. Do not try to salvage anything. She did it let her own up. Maybe all this was a dumb mistake but listen think and make an assertive decision, and follow through. Maybe she just wants you to follow through when you say enough.

m.w.
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Romantic, or not - what's the difference? Say, you invited me for a weekend somewhere and you're paying. You think it would be ok if I invited my buddies without telling you?

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The Starsong Princess
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who pays for the hotel room isn’t the real problem. The real problem is Emily doesn’t want a romantic weekend with op.

DarkViolet
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This golddigging chick isn't worth the time of day. She knew full well she was out of line; she merely assumed that OP would shut up and tolerate it. I hope he dumped her ASAP and let her be with her friends. She obviously cares more about finance than romance.

k l
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how long you've been dating and if this was caused by some kind of miscommunication. If my boyfriend would invite me to a weekend getaway because my job or whatever had been busy and he wanted me to get my mind of things and have some fun....we might end up with two of my friends in the room. But if he would invite me to a romantic weekend so we can have some private time it would not ever occur to me ask someone to come along - especially not the room. At this point my concern would not be the money but if everything is alright between me an my partner.

Canadadreams
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. U need to get the equation right with her. She feels embarrassed for them at ur expense... But she shud feel embarrassed for u at their expense. Don't u feel she is giving them more weightage than u? She shud feel embarrassed her friends are taking advantage of u if she really likes u and will protect u, thinking u to be hers. I hope u get what I am saying. She didn't think even twice to take advantage of u to hv fun with her friends. U r her credit card. Ditch her completely. She doesn't own u but is only using u and then gaslights or guilt trip u! And the friends who are defending her have no brains.

nm (he/him)
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe it. The hotel staff would quickly discover the fact of 4 adults in a double bed room and kick everybody out.

Danni
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me it sounds like she's just not that into being with him, that makes her the jerk here. But, not her friends. The guy intended to pay that amount, so it was an unnecessary response to the insult of his girlfriend ruining their vacation. A more mature response would have been having a serious conversation about the thought process that led her to thinking it was ok to invite people into a private situation, and reevaluate the relationship.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
Community Member
3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like info is missing. Mostly the GFs perception of the trip. If she knew it was supposed to be "romantic" and invited friends for free or blew him off thats not okay. At all. But he never defined "romantic" or elaborated.. to him "romantic get away" could easily mean go bang in a hotel. In which case ESH.

JasonK
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are going to the extremes with the responses. If they are a mature couple, they need to start with a conversation with him telling her what he had expected and how this feels like an intrusion. Set some boundaries! Going straight to charging friends is passive aggressive and punitive. This isn't the friends' problem, it's the gf's. If she invited them to stay for free, she should pay half the room, not the friends. They're likely innocent collateral damage.

Trillian
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Innocent collateral damage. Who would agree to come along on a couple's trip and sleep in the SAME ROOM as said couple??

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Pollywog
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The minute she changed their romantic weekend into a girl's trip he should've left. Cancelled his reservation, explain that she'd be taking over the room and let them enjoy the room! She doesn't respect him and seems to be using him.

Zedrapazia
Community Member
3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's nicer than me, I'd have told the reception about the two and demanded they leave asap. And in follow up to that probably not spent any time of the romantic getaway with my partner because the situation would've become awkward. I'm glad my fiance isn't like that every time I see one of these posts

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Melissa anderson
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She invited her friends telling them that her bf would pay for everything. The thing is, she never asked him about it. She’s trying to show off for her friends. She will burn through his money faster than a fire at a paper mill. Dump her.

Nils Skirnir
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GF didn’t want a romantic getaway and looked for an out. Simple.

Ouss Ben Aziza
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think melissa anderson's analysis is more fitting. She wanted to show him off and there is truth to what you said. There is no romance. It seems like the guy to her is not a lover but an accessory to show off to friends.

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LaserBrain
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Emily invited Lara and Kate along, Emily should pay for their room.

Parriah
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really doubt his girlfriend would have been okay with him inviting a couple of his bros on a trip like this AND expect her to sleep, use bathroom a few feet away and try to communicate with him with them there the whole time. She would have lost her mind. She’s not a keeper

Argle Bargle
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get rid of her. She has zero respect for you, and until people understand that this type of trash behaviour will keep them single, they will continue the entitlement.

Schmebulock
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have told them it was fine, but your going to be naked as soon as you get back to the room and will be putting on a show in bed

Alyssa Phillips
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was what I came to say! Go to the nearest "shop", come back with a sexy banana hammock and come in "ready to party" 😉

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Alexandra
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of thing seems to become a trend: a woman goes on a date with a man and, unknown to her date, takes her friends with her and they all expect the man to pay because he's 'the man'. OP's girlfriend is not someone he should look to spend the rest of his life with if she goes behind his back like this.

Royal Stray
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It probably came from the "have a friend at the bar" safety tip. Which in my opinion is completely fair, since it's just about having someone keeping an eye on you, and that's it. But some people will always try to exploit stuff like that. I've seen way too many stories where girls try to guilt the guy into paying for a friend since "you might be a creep so she needs to be here". But the entire point if for the date to not know if the friend is there.

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Pablo Ramos
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your girl didn't want to be alone with you. I'll see myself out.

Jason
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA and Emily would be going home single and "alone" very clearly not as into you as you thought.

Guess Undheit
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cancel the event and cancel HER if she "thinks" she can turn him into an ATM.

Paul C
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get your coat, mate. She's telling you where the door is.

Bernd Herbert
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude, your girlfriend’s behaviour is absolutely not acceptable

Trillian
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would she like it the other way round? She plans a pays for a 2 person vacation and not only do to buddies show up to play fifth wheel but expect to sleep in the same room? Sounds comfy? No? Well, then ...

moggie63
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next time you have sex, invite the neighbours. Let them know they can film too.

Ouss Ben Aziza
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey maybe then he can make the money back off of it! A whole film crew and production.

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Tammy PH
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man she is using you. Get out while you can. WAIT for the right one for you - she is out there. This has RED flags all over it. She invited them so she would not have to spend alone time with you. Do yourself a favor and kick her to the curb.

Weak Knees
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This relationship is toast. Instead of bragging to her friends about what a wonderful boyfriend she has and how lucky she was that he cared enough to arrange a romantic getaway before showing them the door, girlfriend invites them to ruin it! Start the break up process now, OP.

Margie T
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. Did she not know if was a romantic holiday? What I see was a buffer to keep you two from any privacy, kwim? I'd of left asap. You two got away to spend time together and obviously she iced you cold. Hope you're still not with her bc IMO that was a test on how far you'd let her go about other things.. If you choose to live with her, I'd definitely set down and discuss what she'll do or won't do around the home. She wants to party, not grow up.

Lynn Showalter
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the oldest tricks that manipulative girls pull. She brought the other girls along so as to limit the romance or intimacy. Run. If you are up to it , be civil but show no warmth. That way she will see that she is just like any other woman you pass on the street. Some girls test you by acting out to see what they can get away with. She deserves to be dating a player..not a caring individual

C.O. Shea
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how you determine suitable partners... next!

Jenny Begnell
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of asking for money youvshould have just said you planned on a romantic weekend and they were ruining it and not welcome. You should have given your girlfriend an ultimatum, them or me. I can't see any future in this relationship.

TheReader19
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, your balls need to drop. Your "girlfriend" really doesn't like you; and you need to move on

Eva
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Invite your friends over when she tries to plan something for you two.

notlikeyou1971
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unreasonable? Disrespectful? Tell your GF to look in the mirror at who fits that category. She did it without asking you. She decided it would be on your dime. Not only would I have asked for the money for the night that they were there but I would have told the GF since she wants to have her girls there, she can keep the room and continue to pay for it with them and you leave without her and end the vacation. After you get back from the trip she never gets to do this again. There's never going to be another vacation like this either. I'd also tell her that you're not a personal ATM and what she did was inconsiderate, Disrespectful and not to take for granted that you're okay with this. Then, spend time apart from her until she learns how wrong and selfish her behavior and thought of him willingly doing this was. Sounds like she takes you for granted. I would never put up with that, My man would never EVER even think of doing anything as Disrespectful, selfish or inconsiderate as that. He would communicate and we'd decide what kind of trip we were going on from the start and he'd never expect me to pay for his friends. I'm not an ATM and if he even considered that stupid idea,there'd be no vacation and he'd get his head chewed off and wouldn't be spoken to for a while because he knows better than that.

Jo-Jo Wilson
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You booked a room for 2, and paid for 2. 2 extras staying is theft if you didn't pay for them. did you inform the hotel/motel/air bnb etc that you were having extras in the room? Situations like this are dangerous. What if there was a fire and the people in charge didn't know there were extra people staying? They would have counted her two friends, forgetting 2 actual guests who paid to be there. The fact that your girlfriend and her friends so blatantly 'stole' from whoever you booked you accommodation with isn't a good look. They didn't want to book their own room, they still shud have let the accommodation supplier know they were there and pay for their share. Sounds like your gf was trying to show off about where you had taken her and what you had done for her, and it royally backfired on her.

TribbleThinking
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the plus side, for each of those acquaintances calling you cheap, inform them that that's absolutely fine, and to please keep you updated on all their future getaways as you're looking forward to joining them for free. 🙂

diane Kelson
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Run now. Your girlfriend needs to be surrounded by people and it's not likely to change. I know a woman like that. She refers to being alone with her husband as "being alone". I think the last trip they took without others was their honeymoon.

MrsEgonSpengler
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seems really weird. She's either a gold digger or he's not being honest

Papa
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of asking for her friends to pay their share he should have asked his girlfriend to pay it. She's the one who invited them (which she shouldn't have done, of course).

Bonnie
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear a lot of assumptions and wonder about the level of intimacy. If there was physical closeness she would not want friends on the trip. Maybe she mentioned trip to friends offhandedly saying "you should stop by" not really expecting them to. Or maybe indeed she wanted a buffer from closer intimacy. We do not know the level of intimacy, perhaps this was to be a first time and she wasn't ready. But clearly they both should have been more open. It's sad what could have been magic turned to toads with warts. If you were trying to create magic and she truly wanted friends in the middle,you have every reason to feel hurt. But we just don't know all the details and what was truly in her mind, innocent error "stop by for a visit"... Knucklehead "oh we're gonna have the best time, you should be there." Or hey friends, I don't wanna be alone with him but want the beach trip, come stay between us and get a free beach trip". Big differences.

BringMeMyDragons
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're also creating "what-if" scenarios. The fact is, if a trip was planned for the two of them, and one invited more people, it's wrong and there's no legitimate reason. If "she wasn't ready", than don't accept an invitation to go on a trip just the two of you. Speak up about where you're at in that respect, if he pushes it that's all thevinfo you need. I know what you're trying to say, and you're right by saying we're only hearing one side, but don't make up a bunch of excuses for her when YOU DONT KNOW THE DETAILS, or them for that matter. Try to put out yourself in his shoes, and even her shoes with the false context you made up

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Janelle Collard
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might've said: "If you two are here, you need to be part of our four-some. If you don't want to, you need to pay 25% of the costs of this room or leave." In all probability, I would've NOPED! right out of there + broken up with GF when she got home.

Candice Kelly
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's not the girl for you. Disrespectful in so many ways. Big Red Flag. If you continue in this relationship without improvement on her part, then any future disrespect is your fault.

Royal Stray
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's going to choose her friends over him at every single point in this relationship. It's not worth it. It's one thing to defend your friends when they're in the right, or to want to spend time with them without your partner. But you don't bring your friends along on a date or romantic vacation. There are some serious issues in that relationship, and if OP isn't 100% sure he wants to stay with her he should leave. If he is, they need to sit down and have a serious talk

Jack Butler
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd have been delighted that my GF invited some of her hot friends to join us in bed

dandylilah
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should probably change the title....Your girlfriend crashed your romantic get away.

AngelWingsYT
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP you need to sit down and have a SERIOUS talk with the GF. Explain to her how her actions hurt you, how you were looking forward to a weekend for TWO. And ask if she wants things to be serious with you or not. Id also see if she may have had a bad experience in a past relationship she hasnt told you of that may have caused her to be afraid to be alone with you...

Kia Force
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that the gf didn't want to be alone with OP for whatever reason. IHM she's not into BF anymore. She probably thought he wanted to propose and wanted to avoid it by spilling the atmosphere. She did it and OP should move on.

Crafty mama
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a woman. I am saying without hesitation or reservation GET RID OF HER. She's manipulative, and it's only going to get worse. Cut ties now. You won't regret it

cameron cross
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Emily stepped on you. This relationship has no future. She has shown her colors and will continue to take advantage of you. Don't walk, RUN!!!

Shariyka N. Davis
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She not into him she brought them along to stop anything further he had planned. He needs to dump her

Joann Hart
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was she not aware it was a romantic getaway? How old is she? She acts like a 13 yo child. I guess she didn't want to be alone with her boo

Beak Hookage
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was going to say "Jesus Christ, Emily, read the room", but... yeah, this was clearly intentional. Give her the boot along with her freeloading friends.

Annie Steele
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone needs to cotton on to the fact that his girlfriend doesn't want to be alone with him

Erika R
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know very similar story. My neighbour invited girlfriend to the shopping trip, so she brought with her other 2 female friends which expected to get free items . Poor man wasn't even informed...She was just a gold digger

Don
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who ever is approving this sort of content at Bored Panda are you thinking before doing so? Down voting this content as it's another of the many negative content on Bored Panda, which is far from what their mission states, "The mission is to spread good news and highlight top artists from around the world." Case in point is this post and many more which are about deception, personal problems, grudges arguments, cheating, divorce, getting back at others. In general it's becoming increasingly negative. SAD

MR
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's disturbing when someone spends someone else's money and then acts surprised and put off when you object. He paid for the room. By inviting her friends to stay with them, she's asking him to pay for her friend's stay. He needs to take a long hard moment to consider if he's okay with this behavior because this is who she is.

michele mbennett101044@yahoo.c
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh hell no! This is a major Red Flag! GF doesn't respect him and obviously not interested in a romantic weekend getaway, dump her sorry, entitled a*s! She embarrassed herself and deserves to be. RUN BABY RUN!

m.w.
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have said "perfect, a foursome! I love those!" when he saw them 😁

Manuel Lopez
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have cancelled.and gone home as soon as the girlfriends showed.

Be a better human
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl is not into you. She a slimy skank and using you for your money. I hate women like this they give all women a bad name. She will get her Karma in the end. Toss this fish back let her follow around a jerk, narcissistic, ahole they belong together. You sound like a stand up dude you deserve better. Remember she just showed you who she was. Next time you do this nice thing for a girl the response you were looking for is "omg you are amazing. Thank you so much for doing all this .. I can't wait to spend time alone with you."and that person actively spends the whole trip with you. Is attentive and interested in being, talking, and breathing next to you.

patricia Torres
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think putting up more attitude would have worked but something else would have been better. If Emily knew this was a romantic getaway, everything she did raises red flags. Something you need to ask her and ask to not avoid the answer. Be sincere don't get loud and let her know if there is something going on, you do not want to be toyed with, again stay calm. Calm is key. If you don't like the answer , stay calm. Leave or ask her to leave, but do not stay in each other's spay that gets toxic. If all is well and this happens again, let her know you are leaving and are gonna go fishing,so not to bother calling. Talk when you get back, and let her pay from that point on. Do not try to salvage anything. She did it let her own up. Maybe all this was a dumb mistake but listen think and make an assertive decision, and follow through. Maybe she just wants you to follow through when you say enough.

m.w.
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Romantic, or not - what's the difference? Say, you invited me for a weekend somewhere and you're paying. You think it would be ok if I invited my buddies without telling you?

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The Starsong Princess
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who pays for the hotel room isn’t the real problem. The real problem is Emily doesn’t want a romantic weekend with op.

DarkViolet
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This golddigging chick isn't worth the time of day. She knew full well she was out of line; she merely assumed that OP would shut up and tolerate it. I hope he dumped her ASAP and let her be with her friends. She obviously cares more about finance than romance.

k l
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how long you've been dating and if this was caused by some kind of miscommunication. If my boyfriend would invite me to a weekend getaway because my job or whatever had been busy and he wanted me to get my mind of things and have some fun....we might end up with two of my friends in the room. But if he would invite me to a romantic weekend so we can have some private time it would not ever occur to me ask someone to come along - especially not the room. At this point my concern would not be the money but if everything is alright between me an my partner.

Canadadreams
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. U need to get the equation right with her. She feels embarrassed for them at ur expense... But she shud feel embarrassed for u at their expense. Don't u feel she is giving them more weightage than u? She shud feel embarrassed her friends are taking advantage of u if she really likes u and will protect u, thinking u to be hers. I hope u get what I am saying. She didn't think even twice to take advantage of u to hv fun with her friends. U r her credit card. Ditch her completely. She doesn't own u but is only using u and then gaslights or guilt trip u! And the friends who are defending her have no brains.

nm (he/him)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe it. The hotel staff would quickly discover the fact of 4 adults in a double bed room and kick everybody out.

Danni
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me it sounds like she's just not that into being with him, that makes her the jerk here. But, not her friends. The guy intended to pay that amount, so it was an unnecessary response to the insult of his girlfriend ruining their vacation. A more mature response would have been having a serious conversation about the thought process that led her to thinking it was ok to invite people into a private situation, and reevaluate the relationship.

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

I feel like info is missing. Mostly the GFs perception of the trip. If she knew it was supposed to be "romantic" and invited friends for free or blew him off thats not okay. At all. But he never defined "romantic" or elaborated.. to him "romantic get away" could easily mean go bang in a hotel. In which case ESH.

JasonK
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are going to the extremes with the responses. If they are a mature couple, they need to start with a conversation with him telling her what he had expected and how this feels like an intrusion. Set some boundaries! Going straight to charging friends is passive aggressive and punitive. This isn't the friends' problem, it's the gf's. If she invited them to stay for free, she should pay half the room, not the friends. They're likely innocent collateral damage.

Trillian
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Innocent collateral damage. Who would agree to come along on a couple's trip and sleep in the SAME ROOM as said couple??

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