A young woman’s relationship took a bizarre turn when she discovered her boyfriend was celebrating his birthday with friends by stomping on a piñata that looked exactly like her. The shocking revelation unfolded after the 22-year-old female, who goes by u/candyxcrushr89 on Reddit, checked her Instagram on a Saturday evening following a dinner celebration with her boyfriend, Matt, also 22.
The couple had been together for nearly two years, maintaining a long-distance relationship due to attending different universities about 45 minutes apart. After their dinner, which Matt described as his only birthday plans, she jumped on Instagram and stumbled upon a private story from one of their mutual friends. Intrigued, she clicked through, only to see Matt laughing with friends as they hit what appeared to be a piñata.
As she advanced through the slides, her excitement quickly turned to confusion. The piñata bore a striking resemblance to her, complete with her hair color, skin tone, and even her distinctive septum piercing. Alarmed, she screen recorded the clips and reached out to the friend who posted them, only to be left on read and removed from the friend’s close friends list, amplifying her suspicions.
When she confronted Matt the next day, asking about the party, he initially feigned ignorance before admitting to a surprise celebration organized by his fraternity. However, when she mentioned the piñata that looked like her, Matt dismissed her concerns, stating it was merely a random find and not intended to represent her at all. He then claimed that if he didn’t play along with his friends’ antics, he would risk being kicked out of the fraternity.
This statement left her feeling betrayed, especially since she was just a short drive away and had not been invited to the gathering. Her worries intensified as she recalled seeing multiple girls at the party in the Instagram story. When she pressed Matt further about the piñata, he stopped responding entirely.
Feeling frustrated and hurt, she considered whether she should end the relationship. This was not the first time Matt had lied to her, but the thought of him taking part in such a humiliating act was particularly unsettling. She grappled with what this meant for their future together, as they had plans to move in after graduation.
Seeking advice, she posted her situation on Reddit, asking if it would make her an “asshole” to break up with him over this. The responses she received were overwhelmingly in support of her ending the relationship. One person told her, “Why would you stay with him? He has lied before and is lying now.” Another reader added that the lies plus the imagery were more than just a joke; they reflected on who he really was.
Days later, after much silence, Matt finally responded, admitting that the piñata was indeed supposed to represent her and had been a joke. She took that moment to express how “disrespectful and disturbing” she found the act and ended the relationship, stating she could not be with someone who would allow such behavior just for the sake of a laugh.
Matt’s reaction took a turn as he begged her to stay but then sent a video of himself making out with the mutual friend who had posted the piñata story. Stunned by his immaturity, she realized that she had avoided a bigger mistake by breaking up with him and blocked him immediately. Moreover, she decided to report the video to their university, although she was unsure if it would lead to any meaningful consequences.
This incident highlights how far some incredibly disrespectful behavior can go in relationships, especially when mixed with immature peer dynamics. The red flags were apparent, and her choice to remove herself from such a toxic situation seemed to resonate with the online community.
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