Ever get a gut feeling that something’s off, like you’re starring in a true crime episode? A Redditor (F) shared a spine-chilling story on Reddit about her boyfriend’s bizarre behavior, from a creepy soup swap to a missing emergency fund and a vanishing EpiPen. What started as a cozy night making chicken gnocchi soup with her daughter turned into a heart-pounding escape when she realized her “perfect” boyfriend might not be so safe. Did she overreact to a series of weird coincidences, or did she dodge a dangerous plot? Buckle up for the full scoop below!
Over the past six months, strange incidents piled up: a near-miss with a latex condom despite her severe allergy, a suspicious fall down the stairs, and now her hidden money gone. When her daughter spotted her pink wallet in her boyfriend’s car, the Redditor’s instincts screamed “run.” Reddit’s buzzing with opinions, and this drama’s got more twists than a thriller. Let’s dive into the chaos!
One woman’s quiet evening cooking soup turned into a real-life mystery when her boyfriend’s odd behavior and a string of unsettling incidents raised red flags. Here’s her full Reddit post:
When a relationship starts to feel like a crime drama, it’s often because something is deeply wrong—and in this case, Reddit users aren’t the only ones sounding the alarm. The original poster (OP) described a series of escalating incidents that individually could be dismissed—but together, paint a disturbing picture.
It began with a bowl of soup. OP’s boyfriend insisted she eat a specific bowl, supposedly because it had “more chicken.” When her daughter tried to take the same bowl, he yanked it from her hand, stating it was “for mom.” The moment feels even more sinister considering how panicked he became when OP later claimed the cat had licked the soup—despite still eating his own portion.
That one moment became the thread that unraveled everything. OP discovered her emergency money was missing. Her epipen—critical for her severe latex allergy—had vanished. Her boyfriend had a suspicious reaction when she caught the wrong condom wrapper in bed. And when she fell down the stairs after he “slipped” in steel-toe boots, her gut told her: this wasn’t clumsiness—it was a pattern.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist and relationship expert, often discusses covert abuse and red flags in seemingly stable relationships. In her words: “Gaslighting and manipulation don’t always come with shouting or bruises. Sometimes, they’re slow, calculated, and quiet until it’s almost too late.” OP’s story aligns uncomfortably well with this model.
Perhaps most chilling is her boyfriend’s comment when confronted about the money: “I’m not giving you money to leave me.” That’s not just financial control—that’s a form of coercion. According to the NNEDV, financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases and is often the first tool abusers use to trap their partners.
Fortunately, OP trusted her instincts and left. While she’s currently in a motel and unsure of next steps, her awareness and swift action may have saved her life. As Redditor @Winter-eyed noted: “Once is an anomaly, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern.”
In the comments, Redditors affirmed that OP was not overreacting. They praised her bravery for leaving before it was too late.
One commenter speculated the boyfriend might have taken out a life insurance policy on her.
Another user insisted she file a police report for the stolen money to establish a paper trail.
One user flagged his controlling “you can’t leave me” comments as a major reason to flee.
One called the red flags blatant, urging her to run from a potential “m**derer.”
One user warned his behavior suggests a dangerous fixation, possibly targeting her daughter.
Someone bluntly stated he’s likely trying to harm her, given the pattern of incidents.
Multiple commenters gave some recommendations for OP:
One commenter advised documenting everything and securing valuables with a trusted ally.
Another user suggested using his credit card to recover her stolen funds and escape.
Another recommended a new bank account at her mom’s address to prevent future theft.
This person shared resources like the Purple Leash Project for pet-friendly shelters.
This Redditor’s life unraveled when her boyfriend’s creepy actions—from a sketchy soup swap to stealing her escape fund—pushed her to flee with her daughter and cat. His chilling words, “you could never leave me,” echo like a villain’s line, but was she right to blow up her stable life? Is she dodging a deadly trap, or did her true crime obsession amplify innocent mistakes? How would you handle these red flags? Share your hot takes below!
