Being in a long-term committed relationship means that sometimes you have to partake in activities you are not excited about. Whether it is a family gathering, friends’ hangouts, or even doctor appointments, being there with your partner is a non-negotiable element of the relationship.

When the boyfriend in the story below asked to join his girlfriend on her family vacation, it seemed like a good sign. Here he was, asking to take part in an activity that could be alarming to some. However, after five days out of the intense two-week vacation, the boyfriend felt like he had had enough and told his girlfriend he wanted to leave. She understood, and even her family supported his decision.

The next morning, she drove him to the bus stop so he could return home, but he was surprised that she was not going back with him. Why would she stay at her family vacation when he wanted to leave?

And when she returned from the holiday, he refused to speak to her…