I met Andrew during my medical internship after he injured his hand. Despite our different backgrounds—he was a successful tech professional, and I was a struggling medical student—we connected deeply and began dating. I insisted on splitting expenses to avoid any perception of exploiting his wealth, which he found amusing.
Before Valentine’s Day, Andrew hinted at a special surprise. Despite my concerns about cost, he assured me not to worry. That evening, he took me to an extravagant restaurant. After a lavish meal, he unexpectedly suggested we split the $3,180 bill, recording my reaction to mockingly demonstrate to his parents the pitfalls of dating someone with a medical career.
Humiliated, I left immediately. Andrew later claimed it was a joke aimed at impressing his parents, but I couldn’t forgive the public embarrassment. When he persisted in contacting me, I threatened legal action, and he finally ceased. A friend suggested I might be overreacting, given his subsequent apology and payment of the bill. Now, I’m uncertain if ending the relationship was the right decision… Below
