AITA for saying ‘I told you so’ when my boyfriend got beat up by my ex?
A year after ending one chapter of her life, she stepped bravely into another, hoping for peace and love with her new boyfriend.
But the shadows of her past refused to fade, as her ex relentlessly crossed boundaries, shattering the fragile calm she sought.
His persistent advances, blatant and disrespectful, threatened not only her heart but the delicate balance of her new relationship.
Caught between love and conflict, she watched helplessly as her boyfriend’s anger grew, fueled by a desperate need to protect and defend.
Despite her pleas for reason and peace, the looming fight was inevitable—a collision of fear, pride, and unresolved pain that threatened to unravel everything she held dear.
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The original poster (OP) experienced continuous boundary v***ations from an ex-partner, which created significant stress within her current relationship.
Despite her repeated rejections, the ex persisted in disrespectful behavior, ultimately provoking her new boyfriend into a physical confrontation.
Given that the OP warned her boyfriend of the likely negative outcome yet he proceeded with the fight, was the OP justified in her lack of sympathy after his defeat, or did her prior knowledge obligate her to offer support regardless of his poor decision-making?
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