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Weve all needed the bathroom urgently.

Stomach churning, the sounds, all those indicators that you should probably go.

They enjoyed dinner, a livemusical, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.

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But the next day at 6 a.m., disaster struck.

His stomach started making those sounds that alert one they need the bathroom badly.

Because of this, he went to the lobby bathroom.

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The OP, just wanting to be considerate, was left very confused.

She further explained that balancing consideration for a partners emotions with personal autonomy requires open and calm communication.

Netizens found the reaction of the OPs girlfriend exaggerated.

Man Steps Out For 30 Minutes To Use Lobby Restroom, Returns To Girlfriend Crying In Hotel Room

Others also highlighted that her reaction could be a trauma response.

What do you think about this situation?

Do you think the OP was wrong for being considerate, and that the girlfriends reaction is justified?

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