‘Your career is less important than mine’: Boyfriend Demands Girlfriend Uproot Life and Relocate for His Career Despite Her Growing Achievements as a Chef

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    Font - Posted by u/Next_Instruction_549 5 hours ago AITA for refusing to give up my job for my boyfriend's career? 3
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    Font - I (22F) recently landed my dream job as a chef after years of hard work and dedication. I've always been passionate about this particular field, and this opportunity is a major milestone in my career.
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    Font - However, my boyfriend (35M) expects me to give it up and relocate with him for his own career advancement. He recently received a lucrative job offer in another city, and he
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    Font - believes it's a golden opportunity growth. But moving would mean leaving behind my job, a supportive network, and the progress I've made in my field. I expressed my concerns and for his career
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    Font - job means to me, but he dismissed them and insisted that I should prioritize his aspirations over mine. This has caused immense tension in our relationship, with arguments and resentment
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    Font - building up. Now I'm left questioning whether I'm being selfish for refusing to give up my job as a chef for the sake of my boyfriend's career. AITA?
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    Font - Stlhockeygrl 5 hr. ago Certified Proctologist [23] Info: why is his career more important than yours? Reply Share 3.6k ♡
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    Font - LlovelyLlama 3 hr. ago This right here. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. His own goals and aspirations will always be more important to him than yours. That's not a partnership.
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    Font - Throw out the whole man, and congratulations on your accomplishment, Chef! Reply Share 1.3k
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    Font - RememberKoomValley 4 hr. ago Professor Emeritass [70] Speaking as someone a few years older than your boyfriend, and looking back at when I was your age: If you give up your job you will regret it for the rest of your
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    Font - fɩ king life. He can move for his career; you can stay for yours. If he's worth it, he'll put in the work to make the relationship function long-distance. But the fact that he's this much older than you and not respecting the campground rule makes me think that you must deserve much better.
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    Font - Accurate_Quote_7109 · 3 hr. ago As a woman 20 years(ish) older than the boyfriend, I'm with you! OP, please, you do deserve so much better!!! ETA: NTA 377 Reply Share
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    Font - cookiedough92.5 hr. ago ΝΤΑ He doesn't respect you and your career. I'd consider if this is the right relationship for you. Also, not sure how long you've been together but the age gap is giving me the creeps!
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    Font - Tittoilet 3 hr. ago I say this in all these threads... these men seek younger partners because women their own age won't put up with them. They like control and know that it's easier to get
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    Font - with someone who has less relationship experience. He doesn't respect OP at all, and that's why he thinks his career is more important than hers. Reply Share 553
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    Font - Buttersgood 4 hr. ago NTA - please please RUN LIKE HELL from this control freak. You are only 22 and it's time to literally and figuratively heat up your career and live life on your terms. This guy is offering you nothing- you aren't married, you aren't
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    Font - "bound" to him-but based on how he treated you, he would probably love it if you gave up all your power and got "stuck" under his control. No way. Run, run, run OP and torch this relationship under the broiler... 774 Reply Share
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    Font - Jacce76 5 hr. ago NTA, his aspirations are not more important than yours. You have 4 options 1. Long distance 2. He finds something in your city
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    Font - 3. You decide you want to move 4. You go your separate ways 290 Reply Share
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    Font - Popular_Document1399 4 hr. ago NTA. Jeez, why are you with this guy? There is a 13 year difference between both of you, so you should know this is not going to last. He doesn't respect your dreams, so it's time to break up with him. 273 Reply Share
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    Font - Significant Win6431 4 hr. ago Pooperintendant [61] Everytime you see a giant age gap with a relationship issue it always makes me go "what do you two talk about..." Reply Share 141
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    Font - FeedbackCreative8334 5 hr. ago NTA. He's a boyfriend, not even a fiance. He's not a husband, and because he's behaving this unilaterally he's not mature enough to be husband material.
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    Font - If you don't break up with him, try a long-distance relationship for a year or two. You're young. Grow into your role as a chef and develop your leadership skills. Reply Share 201

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