AITAH for breaking up with my gf for suggesting an Open relationship (and not letting her explain)?
After five years of love and commitment, the foundation of their relationship was shattered in a single moment.
When she suggested an open relationship, it wasn't just a new idea—it was a devastating betrayal that tore through his trust and left him reeling in disbelief and heartbreak.
Unable to accept what felt like a permission to cheat, he made a swift, painful decision to walk away.
The silence between them grew louder than any conversation could, as he sought refuge in the arms of family, grappling with the raw sting of a love he thought was unbreakable.
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The original poster (OP) felt deeply betrayed and immediately ended a five-year relationship upon learning that their girlfriend wanted to explore an open relationship.
The central conflict stems from the OP viewing the request as a unilateral betrayal of their es**blished commitment, while the girlfriend's desire introduced a fundamental incompatibility regarding relationship structure.
Was the OP justified in terminating the relationship instantly based solely on the proposition of opening the relationship, or should they have engaged in further discussion to understand the underlying motivations before making a permanent decision?
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