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I gave my ex-boyfriend a $1000

@alex.petrakieva

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Why it worked

The video resonated with viewers by sharing a relatable and emotionally charged personal story about relationship dynamics and self-worth, framed as a "confession" and part of a series to encourage engagement.

Summary

The creator reflects on giving her ex-boyfriend $1000 to buy a car, realizing it was a mistake driven by a desire to be useful and a fear of not being chosen. She questions the pattern of always fixing others' problems and encourages viewers to consider if they are enabling others at their own expense.

Structure

1Giving ex $1000 for a car
2Realizing it was a mistake
3Questioning the need to be useful
4Realizing everyone has problems
5The danger of always fixing others
6Encouraging self-reflection and sharing

Product placement

Honda: it APPEARS as a logo on the car's steering wheel and on the car's rear. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

Call to action

send it to them. And come back for part 2.

On-screen text

i gave my ex-boyfriend a $1000 to buy a car which is absolutely moronic part 1 of 7 SEVEN THINGS I HATE TO ADMIT I told myself that at least he'd have have to drive him around anymore. completely honest I also didn't want him to leave me over a $1000. when you love someone right? You help them. getting that money back and I knew I wasn't getting it back because a grown a** man need to ask his 22 year old Girlfriend for a $1000? I don't even remember I just remember getting the call that it driving to pick him again and him asking for another $500 to fix it. And that $500 felt way bigger than the first a $1000. Because that's when it wasn't really about the money anymore. I called it love. but part of it was just not believing anyone would pick me if I stop being useful. if I stop being useful. enough to keep giving respect me enough to stop asking? and I was figuring what to do for myself. responsible booking responsible for fixing other people's problems? I'm not. And neither are you. as you get older everyone has problems. all of your time fixing everyone else's you'll never have time to fix your own. That's not to say don't help people but if you notice with the same person over and over again ask yourself this. themselves I'm helping them? and if the answer is no a choice to make. any of this however a friend that's a people pleaser so send it to them. And come back for part 2.

Original caption

Part 1 of 7: I've told this story maybe twice in my life. Feels weird that the third time is on the internet. Thanks for watching and see you tomorrow for part 2. If you’re enjoying this, I have a waitlist in my bio for something I’m releasing at the end of the month to help you create your own series, plus 5 real examples from creators in completely different niches.