Reddit Stories: Locked Out Basement, Gym Harassment, and Fake Kidnapping Prank

Basement Dispute: Dinner Peace vs. Constant Venting

• 🏠 An OP locked his girlfriend out of the basement to eat dinner in peace due to her constant complaining.
• 🗣️ The girlfriend de-stresses by complaining about others and the OP, with her complaints increasing significantly in frequency.
• 🍽️ The OP expressed his desire for quiet dinners, but the girlfriend began timing her complaints to coincide with his meal times.
• 🚪 After a warning, the OP resorted to eating in the basement and locking the door, leading to the girlfriend removing the door hinges.
• 🤝 A long conversation led to the girlfriend admitting she used dinner for attention, and they agreed to a "venting hour" after dinner, with couples therapy being considered.

Gym Harassment and Escalation

• 🏋️ The OP repeatedly declined advances from a woman named Andrea at the gym, who then began confronting him about avoiding her.
• ⚠️ Andrea escalated by placing her foot on the OP's weights during a rep, causing a loud noise and potential danger.
• 🚫 The OP told Andrea she was embarrassing herself, and she later accused him of being racist when he expressed discomfort.
• 🚨 Andrea was eventually banned from the gym after pulling the safety tab on his treadmill while he was running, causing him to fall and injure himself.
• 😠 The gym employee who banned Andrea was subjected to racial slurs, leading to Andrea's permanent ban.

Fake Kidnapping Prank and Aftermath

• 🎂 On his birthday, the OP was subjected to a fake kidnapping prank by his friends, involving masks, a shotgun, zip ties, and a pillowcase.
• 😨 The OP experienced extreme panic, fear, and distress during the 20-minute ordeal.
• 🎭 Upon removing the masks, the OP discovered all four individuals were his friends, who had planned the prank.
• 💔 The OP was hysterical, felt traumatized, and immediately cut ties with all his friends, sending them a text stating he was done with them.
• ⚖️ The OP is considering legal action and has booked therapy to deal with the trauma caused by the prank.