WATCH: TikTok couple's airport lounge saga - boyfriend faces backlash for leaving girlfriend behind
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In an age where social media can amplify even the most benign of experiences, an Austrian content creator's trip shared on TikTok has left many viewers shaking their heads.
Known by her handle @isibell777, Isi took to the platform to recount a troubling episode from her recent travels with her boyfriend, who allegedly left her behind while enjoying exclusive airport lounge access.
In the video that has since garnered over 1.9 million views, the content creator expressed her disappointment as she showcased her boyfriend casually strolling towards the Vienna Lounge, leaving her behind at the departure terminal.
"When only your boyfriend has access to the airport lounge," she remarked, clearly disheartened.
"So much for never letting you go. I'll be waiting outside alone," she continued, reinforcing her sense of exclusion.
Despite the situation, she attempted to lighten the mood, adding, "But he took me an apple from there :) #boyfriend #truegentleman #airportlounge."
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Nevertheless, the comments section quickly turned into a battleground of opinions, with numerous netizens voicing their discontent with the boyfriend's actions.
Commenter @stefaninkl stated, 'As a man, there are only two options - don't use the lounge or buy one for your girlfriend. Whatever he did is not an option. You can find better.'
Another user, @paige_me____, noted that 'lots of times lounge access is tied to your credit card and VERY often you can bring in one guest under your card. I've done it. He hates you 💜 hope this helps.'
Many others echoed similar sentiments.
Elenagramm0 shared a personal perspective, saying, 'My husband has access to all lounges usually because he travels a lot, but if a lounge doesn't allow me to enter even with payment, then he doesn't enter either! Are we serious? Ladies, please raise that bar, it's gone to hell!'
Adding to the discussion, @david.redgwell advised Isabella, 'Wow… I suggest you leave! Usually, when I have had lounge access, I had the ability to sign a guest in! If not, you either buy access so you can both enjoy, or you stay outside with your partner.'
The overwhelming consensus amongst social media users has been critical of the boyfriend's decision to prioritise his lounge experience over his partner's feelings, raising questions about relationship dynamics in the digital age.
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