How I Trolled My Boyfriend’s Meddling Ex Into Thinking I Murdered Him (And Other Petty Adventures)
Ever been so annoyed by a meddling ex that you considered faking your partner’s disappearance? No? Well, one Redditor just showed us how it’s done—with a dash of dark humor and a world-class poker face. If you thought ex drama peaked with subtweets and cryptic Instagram stories, buckle up for this wild, globe-trotting tale of petty revenge that left an ex wondering if she’d unwittingly enabled a murder.
The Meddling Ex and the “Health Crisis”
Our story begins five years ago, when Reddit user u/TheBrat96 had just started dating her now-husband. Enter: the ex-girlfriend, who slid into OP’s DMs with a laundry list of ominous warnings. According to her, the new boyfriend was a booze-chugging, drug-snorting disaster zone. She “advised” OP to “keep an eye on him and help him recover”—or, you know, just leave. Because, as she claimed, she just “knew how difficult it can be.”
But OP wasn’t buying it. She already knew about her boyfriend’s health issues (spoiler: they didn’t involve drugs or wild parties). The ex, it seemed, hoped that dropping a few half-truths would scare OP away. Instead, she got a reply only the most devious of minds could concoct: “No, I won’t help him. I’ll get the drugs that will kill him and then take all his money and travel the world with it.”
If only all relationship drama could be solved with such savage wit.
Petty Level: World Tour (No Evidence Left Behind)
The ex? Stunned into silence—at least, in OP’s inbox. But she kept pestering the boyfriend for an entire year, even after being blocked on every platform (including email—seriously, who emails an ex?). OP, though, had bigger plans for her own brand of low-key trolling. She didn’t block the ex. She didn’t post any couple photos. But she did start posting solo travel shots from every corner of the world.
“For a good 3 years probably she thought I actually killed him,” OP mused. Redditors were here for it. Top commenter u/sonal1988 summed up the collective mood: “😂😂” (Honestly, what else is there to say?).
u/QU33NK00PA21 crowned it “the best story of trolling someone 🤣,” while OP herself admitted she only stopped the charade because her husband asked why he never made it into her posts. Imagine scrolling through three years of someone’s globe-trotting selfies, waiting for a sign of life from your ex, and getting…nothing. That’s commitment to the bit.
The Community Reacts: Trolling, Triumph, and Tropes
Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge community is no stranger to creative comeuppance, but this story struck a particularly gleeful chord. Several commenters drew parallels to classic villain reveals. As u/Contrantier joked, “And you WOULD have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for that meddling woman and her stupid dog!” (Points for the Scooby-Doo reference.)
Others admired the sheer pettiness and wit behind the reply. u/Skankyho1 called the ex a “psycho who wanted to break you up,” but gave OP props: “loved your reply.😂” And for those wondering whether love or Colombian “dust” really keeps a relationship spicy, u/DaalWithChawal quipped, “Love withers away. Colombian dust always stay the same!”—to which OP cryptically replied, “Funny thing ... I am from South America 👀.” If this were a Netflix miniseries, we’d demand three more seasons.
A few commenters even reflected on the emotional satisfaction of the tale. u/sphinxyhiggins confessed, “This made me feel happy. Is that wrong?” Not at all, friend. There’s a universal joy in seeing pettiness executed with such finesse.
The Moral of the Story: Sometimes, Silence Is the Loudest Clapback
OP eventually did start posting pictures with her now-husband, though she admits, “kinda regret it tho.” The ex, undeterred, tried to reach out again, but was met with the same wall of glorious silence. The message? Sometimes the best revenge isn’t confrontation—it’s living your best life (with maybe just a pinch of ambiguity for flavor).
So what did we learn? A perfectly timed dark joke can send a nosy ex spiraling for years. Traveling the world without posting couple selfies might just be the new “ghosting.” And if you ever find yourself dealing with someone who just can’t let go, remember: a little creativity (and a lot of patience) goes a long way.
Your Turn: What Would You Do?
Have you ever dealt with a meddling ex, or orchestrated a petty revenge worthy of Reddit fame? Would you have kept up the ruse, or posted a couple selfie just to set the record straight? Drop your own stories, favorite clapbacks, or wildest ex encounters in the comments below—because sometimes, revenge really is a dish best served with a side of world travel and a wink.
Original Reddit Post: My boyfriend's ex was worried about his health ... I told her I will take care of it.