The Original Post
I’m still processing this and needed to get it off my chest.
I (M22) went on vacation with my girlfriend of 3 years and some friends. What was supposed to be a fun trip turned into discovering the person I thought I knew was a complete stranger. During the trip, my girlfriend slept with another couple…. without my knowledge or consent. I wasn’t there, I wasn’t asked, I had no idea it was happening. She just did it behind my back.
But here’s what really messes with my head: after it happened, she kept trying to get me to smoke or drink more. At the time I didn’t understand why she was pushing it so hard. Now I realize she was trying to impair my judgment so she could do it again or maybe so I wouldn’t notice what was going on… so messed up
When I found out, they even had a staged photo trying to make everything look normal and cover their tracks. 3 years together. I thought I knew her. Turns out I was just the clueless boyfriend while she did whatever she wanted behind my back. When I confronted her she just laughed at me. Made fun of me for being hurt. That told me everything I needed to know about who she really was.
I’m doing better now, but damn the betrayal still hits sometimes. If you’re reading this and something feels off in your relationship, trust your gut.
Edit: she is now my ex, we broke up.
What Reddit Said
Redditors were absolutely horrified by the girlfriend’s behavior. Most commenters focused on the calculated manipulation rather than just the cheating itself. The top comment called her actions “pathological” and praised OP for recognizing the red flags.
Users were particularly disturbed by her attempts to impair his judgment with substances. Many pointed out this showed premeditation and a complete lack of respect. The staged photo and her cruel laughter when confronted sealed the deal for most readers.
The Verdict
The overwhelming consensus: this girlfriend cheated with couple vacation story represents one of the most manipulative betrayals Reddit has seen. This goes far beyond typical cheating stories into psychological manipulation territory. Moreover, her reaction when caught revealed her true character, making the breakup absolutely necessary for OP’s wellbeing.
Original post from r/TrueOffMyChest (1,771 upvotes, 157 comments)