Emotional trash can, supporting living expenses and tuition…

A story has been shared about someone struggling due to a friend who has been an emotional trash can for their influencer partner for several years.

On the 31st, a post titled "Is this a normal relationship where one side sacrifices unilaterally for years?" was uploaded to the online community Natepan.

The storyteller, A, opened up by saying, "This is about a close friend who's going through something quite heavy. I've been watching for a long time, but I feel like it's not okay anymore and I want to hear an objective opinion."

A explained, "My friend's partner has been preparing for a certification exam for several years, and my friend has been supporting them wholeheartedly during that time, covering almost everything like tuition, living expenses, and emotional backing. Their own life is crumbling, yet they are holding onto this relationship."

A added, "What's peculiar is that my friend's partner was once an influencer who became well-known to many people in the past."

Regarding this, A mentioned, "Though they are on hiatus now, it feels even heavier knowing that someone who once influenced many is maintaining a relationship in such a way."

A stated that while they can't blame the exam preparation itself, "If that process is premised on someone else's long-term emotional exhaustion and sacrifice, I don't think it can be considered a healthy relationship anymore."

While respecting their friend's choice, A expressed, "Being an observer, I have a lot of thoughts on this."

Netizens who came across this story reacted with comments like, "It’s unfortunate, but since it’s my friend's life, there’s no answer other than to watch," "What does being a former influencer matter?" and "If the friend isn’t a minor, then it's their choice."

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