In the quiet aftermath of a broken relationship, a seemingly simple gift—a PS5—became the epicenter of a storm neither expected. She gave him a token of love only to reclaim it as a symbol of betrayal, silently walking away from the pain without a word, leaving behind a tangled web of anger and desperation.
Now, caught between loyalty and harassment, her friend faces the relentless onslaught of a scorned ex and his allies, fighting to uphold what is rightfully hers. This is more than a console—it’s a battle for respect, dignity, and the courage to stand firm in the face of entitlement.
WIBTA If I kept a PS5 my roommate gave me even though she bought it for her ex-bf?
THIS STORY SHOOK THE INTERNET – AND REDDITORS DIDN’T HOLD BACK.
After reading through the Reddit comments, it’s clear that most people side with the roommate and the original poster. Since the PS5 was a gift intended for the ex but reclaimed by the gift-giver after the breakup, many feel it’s fair for the original poster to keep it, especially since the ex was caught cheating and the gift was taken back before the birthday. The aggressive behavior from the ex and his friends only seems to justify the decision to hold onto the console.
In my opinion, gifts are complicated in the context of broken relationships, but the ex forfeited his claim by betraying trust. The roommate’s action to quietly take back her property without drama was reasonable, and the original poster accepted the gift in good faith. The ex’s entitlement and harassment are uncalled for, making it clear that keeping the PS5 was the right call.
