How One Woman Served Her Narcissistic Ex a Slice of Social Justice (and Cake)
Breakups are rarely clean and tidy, but when your ex decides to wage a one-man smear campaign against you, things can get downright messy. That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user u/Weekly-Psychology137, who endured weeks of sabotage after calling it quits with her boyfriend. But when opportunity knocked—at his own birthday party, no less—she didn’t just answer. She brought receipts, spilled the tea, and left her ex choking on the consequences.
If you’ve ever dreamed of serving up some poetic justice to a toxic ex, buckle up. This is a masterclass in petty revenge, with just the right amount of frosting on top.
The Breakup: When Ghosting Isn’t Enough
Our heroine (let’s call her “Weekly”) was 25 and her ex, 26, when they broke up. Instead of moving on like a normal human, her ex went nuclear. We’re talking trash-talking to friends and family, Reddit rants, and even sending Weekly links to his posts—because nothing says “I’m over you” like obsessively broadcasting your version of the breakup.
But here’s the twist: while he played the role of woke, feminist, supportive friend in public, in private he was, as Weekly puts it, “just a piece of shit.” He criticized his own friends behind their backs, held some questionable views about women, and gaslit Weekly throughout their relationship. Classic narcissist, right?
The Birthday Bash: More Than Just Cake
Fate intervened when Weekly was invited to her ex’s roommate’s birthday party. Sure, she was there for the cat (honestly, who wouldn’t be?), but this was also her chance for some well-deserved revenge. Her ex had a tight-knit friend group who thought he was the greatest thing since sourdough starter. Weekly decided it was time for a reality check.
While her ex was busy getting “shitfaced,” Weekly pulled aside three key women in the group: his female confidante, the roommate’s girlfriend, and another friend. She told them everything—the gaslighting, the cheating, the post-breakup harassment, and his “misogyny is sometimes okay” hot takes (yikes). As the cherry on top, she revealed how her ex had trashed their relationships behind their backs, and made sure to add, “I always defended you.”
And then, like a true legend, she ate some cake and left.
The Fallout: A Group Chat Goes Nuclear
The aftermath? Weeks later, Weekly heard the glorious news: the friend group confronted her ex. Drama exploded. He was kicked out of the inner circle, uninvited from events, and left in social Siberia—even though he still lived in the same house. The once-adored golden boy was suddenly persona non grata. Eventually, he packed up and moved out of the city altogether.
Revenge, as they say, is a dish best served cold. Or in this case, with birthday cake.
Insights: Why This Petty Revenge Worked
What makes this story so satisfying (besides the schadenfreude) is how Weekly wielded the truth as her weapon. No elaborate schemes, no lies—just brutal honesty, shared with the right people at the right time. In a world where narcissists thrive on controlling the narrative, nothing is more powerful (or more petty) than letting the truth out in a room full of their closest allies.
And let’s not forget the catharsis! How many of us have fantasized about exposing a manipulative ex, but never found the perfect moment? Weekly seized hers and walked away with her dignity (and a slice of cake) intact.
Conclusion: Petty or Perfect?
Is this revenge petty? Absolutely. Is it also perfect? You bet. Sometimes, the best way to get over a toxic ex is to let their own actions speak for themselves—all you have to do is turn up the volume.
What about you? Have you ever served up a slice of petty revenge (with or without cake)? Share your stories in the comments below, and let’s keep this petty train rolling!
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Original Reddit Post: Want to make my life difficult after the break-up, let's make sure everyone knows what kinda person you really are.