My girlfriend recently played a “prank” on me where she told me she wasn’t interested in me anymore and asked to break up. At first I thought she was joking, but she kept going even when I was clearly distressed. She only stopped after I started tearing up.
Honestly, it didn’t feel like a prank at all — it felt emotionally cruel and toxic. Joking about ending a relationship crossed a line for me, especially since she saw how badly it was affecting me and still didn’t stop.
Afterwards, she apologized and promised she would never do something like that again. While I appreciate the apology, I’ve noticed that I suddenly feel distant and uninterested in her. I don’t feel the same emotional connection I did before, and I can’t tell if that’s something that will pass or if the damage is already done.
I’m conflicted about whether I should try to brush this off since she says she won’t repeat it, or if my loss of interest is my mind telling me this relationship isn’t healthy for me anymore.
Am I overreacting, or is it reasonable to feel this way after something like this? What would you do in my situation?
TL;DR:
My girlfriend “pranked” me by pretending to break up and didn’t stop until I cried. She apologized and promised not to do it again, but I’ve since lost interest in her. Am I right to feel this way, or should I just move past it?