Man Demands Girlfriend ‘Doll Up’ by Wearing More Makeup, She Complies on Their Next Date, Then Immediately Breaks up with Him

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Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor
Oct 22, 2024 9:00 PM EDT

When my boyfriend and I started dating, I refused to let him see me without makeup on. I was convinced that he would take one look at my face and run the other way, and I could not be more wrong. He never once cared whether or not I had mascara on, and complimented me non-stop, even first thing in the morning, which we all know is not a good look for anyone.

No one should settle on a man who thinks makeup is essential to the relationship. The only reason one should put on makeup is if it makes them, and only them, happy. 

That is why I was so proud to read this Reddit story on r/pettyrevenge. This girl (OP, original poster), was dating a guy who demanded she get 'dolled up' by wearing more makeup. Thankfully, OP knows her self-worth and knows she should not settle for a guy who demands such things. However, OP didn't want to break up with the guy without letting him know exactly what he was losing. She decided to comply with his demand, and fully glammed up for their next date, only to leave him mid-date.

Keep scrolling to read the rest of the story. After that, check out this story of a woman who refused to support her brother after his girlfriend cheated on him.

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  • 01
    He thought so too and was so full of compliments. Idk if I was looking too hard into it but he seemed kinda smug, too. Nah mate, this actually isn't working out. I think we want different things. Also, you should probably seek professional help. Enjoy your drink!
    via Neirfy
  • 02
    Want me to wear more make- up? Big mistake! Huge!
    via angry2320
  • 03
    I hope this counts! Last year I was casually seeing a guy for about two/three months. Now, (without sounding conceited) I'm a pretty conventionally attractive woman.
    via angry2320
  • 04
    I tend not to wear any/much make-up or dress up as I genuinely dislike the attention and am lazy. Things had been going okay, I was super into him but slowly
    via angry2320
  • 05
    started to realise he was never looking for anything more than casual. This came to a head one evening where he mentioned the fact that I 'should really be putting more effort in'. Naively, I
    via angry2320
  • 06
    thought he meant into the relationship. Nope, he meant I should get 'dolled up' more often (also want to note that a lot was going on in my life - family in hospital, lost my job, needed to
    via angry2320
  • 07
    move. Makeup was the last of my worries, I also always looked put together he'd meet with - toothpaste on his tops. We worked together before and I never wore makeup then so thought he liked me for me lol).
    via angry2320
  • 08
    After discussing this with my friends, I realised this was the final straw. He was selfish in bed, I'd basically been acting as his therapist/mother and i didn't want a future with him anyway loooool.
    via angry2320
  • 09
    My flatmate is a hair and makeup artist. She blew out my naturally curly hair. She made me up soooooo beautifully. I accessorised my long silk dress to make it a bit more casual. Wore heels for the first time in years
    via angry2320
  • 10
    (like 3" but still haha). Again, not wanting to brag, I was stopped in the street while omw to meet him for drinks. I felt GORGEOUS. He thought so too and was so full of compliments. Idk if I was
    via angry2320
  • 11
    looking too hard into it but he seemed kinda smug, too. Nah mate, this actually isn't working out. I think we want different things. Also, you should probably seek professional help. Enjoy your drink!
    via angry2320
  • 12
    I felt like Julia Roberts walking out of that bar, I didn't turn to look but I like to picture him staring at me, speechless. you, man child.
    via angry2320
  • 13
    angry2320 OP • 16h ago • Also wanna add he tried to hmu a couple times afterwards, saying he misses me. Yeah, I'm sure you do.
    via angry2320
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    angry2320 OP • 16h ago • He also told me he'd never been broken up with before so I know it had to hurt
    via angry2320
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    Wondering Me • 16h ago • Edited 13h ago • I was imagining you were going to apply way too much makeup, like a toddler, and that would have been great, but your way was much better! Well done!
    via W0nderingMe
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    • Hempsox 16h ago • Lovely petty story, OP. He got what he wanted, and then you were gone. Be comfortable being yourself.
    via Hempsox
  • 17
    . Fluffypus 16h ago • He doesn't miss you, he misses what you do for him. It's a really important distinction
    via Fluffypus
  • 18
    angry2320 OP • 16h ago • Soooooo true! I was proud of myself for realising that
    via angry2320
  • 19
    beezkneezsneez • 16h ago • You are amazing!! This was great to read!!
    via beezkneezsneez
  • 20
    angry2320 OP • 15h ago • Aww thank u. My mum said she was proud of me too :)
    via angry2320
  • 21
    gadget850 15h ago • Sandy should have done this at the end of Grease.
    via gadget850
  • 22
    Dothehokeypokemon • 15h ago I thought this sub was for petty revenge not pretty revenge
    via Dothehokeypokemon
  • 23
    westo4 15h ago • He didn't want a relationship. He wanted arm candy that would make him look cool. Well, let's see what that gets you, buddy. Every man in the bar wanted you, meanwhile you were walking away from him..
    via westo4

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