Dad Poisons Son Over Masters Plans, Girlfriend Upset Over Expensive Car | Reddit Stories

Son Suspects Dad of Poisoning Due to Masters Plans

• 💡 A 25-year-old man, diagnosed with Crohn's disease, suspects his father has been poisoning him, causing severe symptoms like bloating and vomiting.
• ⚠️ The suspicion arose after the son informed his father and elder brother about his acceptance into a Masters program in Europe, which they opposed.
• 🔍 The son and his mother observed the father adding powder to milk and suspected tampering with food staples, leading them to secure kitchen items and eat meals elsewhere.
• 🧪 After a flare-up, the son and mother experienced symptoms, and evidence like a hidden microphone and white powder were found.
• 🩸 Blood tests revealed elevated levels of strontium and vanadium, and a doctor suggested an anticoagulant toxin, possibly rat poison, was involved.
• 💰 The son's scholarship and education loan were canceled, suspected to be due to his father's influence, and his mother provided her savings for his degree.
• 🗣️ The father admitted to poisoning but claimed it wasn't intended for the son and offered to fund his studies if they reconciled.

Relationship Conflict Over Car Purchase

• 🚗 A 27-year-old man purchased a 2022 Audi A6 for $39,000, despite his girlfriend's strong objections.
• 💔 The girlfriend expressed concern about the car's cost, stating it was more than she made in a year, leading to arguments and a strained relationship.
• 🗣️ The man insisted on his right to purchase the car with his own savings, leading to a temporary rift and a demand for an apology from the girlfriend.
• 🎓 The underlying issue was revealed to be the girlfriend's anxiety about paying for pharmacy school, and she felt the man's luxury car purchase was insensitive.
• 🤔 The man, while congratulating her on her decision, felt his girlfriend projected her financial anxieties onto him and questioned the relationship's future due to communication issues and control dynamics.
• ⚖️ The man is now leaning towards ending the relationship, citing concerns about their differing directions and the girlfriend's reaction to his significant purchase.