AITA for telling my boyfriend my body count after he kept asking, even though it ruined our relationship?
The user, a 22-year-old female, details the fast-moving relationship with her 26-year-old active duty Army boyfriend whom she met six months ago.
Their relationship progressed quickly, leading to discussions about marriage and future moves based on his military stationing.
The boyfriend holds very traditional views, often commenting about wanting a "good woman" and implying disapproval of modern dating culture.
When he began persistently asking about the user's past s*xual history, she eventually revealed her number was 43, leading to immediate coldness and withdrawal from him. Now, facing his distress over her past, the user questions if she was wrong for being honest.
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The user is currently in a difficult position where her past experiences, which she views as personal growth, clash directly with her traditional boyfriend's expectations for a future wife.
She prioritized honesty when pressed, but this truth has severely damaged the trust and potential longevity of the relationship according to him.
The central debate hinges on whether the user acted appropriately by providing a truthful answer when directly asked about a sensitive topic, or if revealing a high number to a partner with es**blished traditional values, especially late in the process, was an act that justified his resulting disappointment. Was telling the truth the right action, even when it caused this severe relational breakdown?
Commenters Came in Hot with Their Takes:
Support, sarcasm, and strong words — the replies covered it all. This one definitely got people talking.