Have you ever heard crazy ex-girlfriend stories from your guy friends? Or perhaps you were dating a guy only to eventually discover that he was haunted by ex-girlfriends of relationships past? Well if you've ever found yourself in such a situation, you may have also had a nagging feeling that you may or may not have been hearing the entire story, a theory which a recent r/AskReddit thread set out to prove, with startling results.

When asked to tell their version of past relationships gone bad, tons of so-called "crazy exes" answered the call and proved that things aren't always what they initially seem. Here you'll find a wide range of people who explain their behavior through a series of harrowing tales that range from addicted boyfriends to undiagnosed mental disorders to the simple fact that they wanted their sh*t back.

So whether you've ever been accused of being a crazy ex yourself and are looking for validation that you're not alone or have just wondered what goes on in the minds of women who men you've known have assured you were too much, you'll find enlightenment below. Some of these stories may not be pretty, but they're guaranteed to inform and make you reconsider who's really the "crazy" one in many situations.