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Communication is key in any relationship, romantic or otherwise.
Without clear and honest communication, misunderstandings can occur, leading to hurt feelings and broken relationships. This is a lesson that Reddit user learned in his own relationship when he discovered his girlfriend was lying about her whereabouts. The internet is a strange and wonderful place. A recent post on Reddit’s popular r/relationship_advice forum garnered an unexpectedly large response from users seeking to offer advice to a man concerned about his girlfriend’s recent behavior. The original poster suspected that his girlfriend was cheating on him, but the responses he received were mixed and sometimes toxic.
The OP received both helpful and harmful advice, and it reminded us of the importance of communication in relationships. Some users suggested that he simply end the relationship without even talking to his girlfriend, while others went so far as to encourage him to physically harm her. These responses are not only unhelpful but also incredibly dangerous. Fortunately, the OP did not take these toxic suggestions to heart. Instead, he chose to confront his girlfriend about his concerns, and they were able to have an honest conversation. Scroll down for the complete story.
A Reddit user asked for help from the Reddit community:
OP is planning to propose to his girlfriend of 3 years so he seeks advice from mutual friends on picking out jewelry:
OP consulted his girlfriend’s best friend Justine to help pick out an engagement ring. They planned to go to a jewelry store:
OP’s girlfriend’s response to his text about takeout pickup time indicating she’s out shopping with Justine took him by surprise and he knows now it had to be a lie.
OP’s girlfriend lied about going out with Justine when she was actually with OP to help pick him out an engagement ring and he’s struggling with whether to confront her about the lie or keep it to himself to avoid spoiling the surprise:
OP apologizes for not responding to comments as it’s been a hectic day helping his parents move and plans to talk to his girlfriend about the situation later that night and will update the next day.
OP is overwhelmed by the response to his previous post and expresses gratitude for the support and advice received from the community.
OP was disappointed by some toxic comments on the post that advocated for ending the relationship without addressing the underlying issues:
OP decided to confront his girlfriend about the lie and chose to be honest instead of using any of the suggested lies from the previous comments.
OP confronted his girlfriend about the lie and revealed that he had invited Justine over to help him find the perfect ring, leading his girlfriend to confess the truth about where she had really gone.
OP’s girlfriend surprised him with a Kenyan sand boa which they will be picking up next week and he is ecstatic about it.
The unexpected twist in the story, however, came at the end of the update when the OP revealed that his girlfriend was surprising him with a pet snake. This unexpected happy ending served as a reminder that relationships can bring unexpected joys and that honest communication can lead to positive surprises.
People are gonna have a hissy fir after reading the complete story:
OP and his girlfriend have communication and honesty in their relationship:
Nyoka, OP’s snake’s name:
OP and his girlfriend both were trying to surprise each other and nothing is sweeter than that:
Talk things out instead of jumping to conclusions:
The internet can be a double-edged sword when it comes to seeking relationship advice. While there are certainly helpful and supportive communities out there, there are also those that are toxic and harmful. It is important to remember that ultimately, the best way to resolve issues in a relationship is through open and honest communication. And who knows, you might even end up with a pet snake out of it.
The dog tax: 
Via: Reddit
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