The two-year relationship between this Redditor and her boyfriend, Jack, faced a crucial test when she extended an invitation for him and his daughter to stay at her home while she helped her mother move. Before she left, she had bought some food worth $1,092 and told them they could have some.
Little did she know that the chaos awaited her upon returning, with a messy house and most of the monthly groceries gone in a mere two weeks.
The OP confronted Jack about the state of the house and the astronomical food consumption. She also asked him and his daughter to leave the house and insisted on reimbursement for the $1000 worth of food. Keep scrolling down for more details!
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Here's the full story:
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OP spent around $1000 monthly in food for her, her kids, Jack and his kid
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OP invited Jack and his daughter to stay at their house for two weeks, she left them some food worth $1,092
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When OP returned home, she found her house in disarray with dirty dishes, scattered clothes and most of the food gone
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OP asked Jack and his daughter to leave and requested reimbursement for the $1000 worth of groceries. They then split up
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Just to make some facts clear, the OP added additional details
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She continued
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OP is not in the wrong
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Jack should be responsible for the grocery bill
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It's hard to understand
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You shouldn't pursue reimbursement for the excessive food consumption
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Reimbursement for the excessive food consumption is reasonable
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Ending the relationship is a good way
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OP explained
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"What they did wasn't housesitting"
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Your guests are disrespectful
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Reconsider the relationship
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Have you ever had guests over who pushed limits and made you rethink your relationship? What do you think about the OP's situation – would you ask for money back or see it as a lesson? Share your thoughts and similar stories with us; we're curious about how you've handled similar situations.