My Boyfriend Asked Me to Split the Valentine’s Bill—What Happened Next Ended Our 7-Year Relationship

He made the reservation three weeks in advance and told me to wear something red. After seven years together and seven Valentine’s Days, I felt sure this night would be different.

The restaurant was stunning—candles, golden lights, a violinist in the corner. It felt like a proposal setting. He ordered the most expensive wine and said, “We’re celebrating.” I thought this was it.

Dinner was extravagant—filet mignon, lobster tail, truffle mashed potatoes. We laughed and reminisced about our first apartment and the future we always talked about building together.

Then the bill came.

“It’s $380,” he said. “Let’s split it.”

I was stunned. He had planned everything, insisted on the wine, called it a special night—now he wanted me to pay half? It wasn’t about the money. It felt strange to split a Valentine’s dinner he invited me to.

The mood shifted. Without arguing, he paid the full bill, stood up, and said, “I’ll see you around,” before walking out.

Moments later, the waitress handed me a note he’d left behind.

He had brought a ring—but wanted to “test” me first. My reaction to splitting the bill, he wrote, showed him I wasn’t ready for partnership. The proposal was off. We were over.

After seven years, love turned into a test over $190.

And in that moment, I realized—someone who loves you doesn’t set traps to measure your worth.