The narrative follows Randall, a man in a toxic relationship with his girlfriend, Joanna. The story begins with Randall struggling to manage everyday tasks, like ironing and preparing breakfast, while Joanna belittles him for his perceived incompetence. Their relationship is marked by Joanna's harsh criticism and manipulation, leading Randall to feel inadequate.

As Randall speaks to his mother, she senses that something is wrong. He shares his struggles with Joanna, including her calling him an idiot and locking him out of their home. Despite his mother's concern and encouragement to leave her, Randall remains in denial about the relationship's toxicity, convinced that the good moments outweigh the bad.

On a particularly low day, after Joanna receives a promotion, Randall attempts to celebrate her achievement with flowers, but Joanna disparages his effort, leading to a confrontation where she leaves him to celebrate with a coworker. Randall’s world shatters when he discovers that Joanna cheated on him with this coworker, prompting him to confront her.

In a climactic moment, Randall asserts himself, calling out Joanna's manipulative behavior and declaring their relationship over. He realizes he deserves better than the mistreatment he has endured. The confrontation ends with Joanna and her lover being fired from their jobs due to their inappropriate relationship at work.

The story concludes with Randall reflecting on the importance of self-respect, boundaries, and having a supportive family. He recognizes that leaving a toxic relationship was necessary for his growth and well-being, emphasizing that everyone deserves respect and kindness in their relationships.