A woman shares her experience on a Reddit post about how she left her boyfriend's family Christmas dinner after his mom tried to set him up with the neighbor girl. Despite her boyfriend declining, his mother wouldn't let up, making her feel uncomfortable and unwanted. She decided to leave and spend Christmas at home alone, but her boyfriend felt conflicted and tried to get her to come back. The situation escalated, leading to an ongoing argument. Was she right to leave or should she have stayed? Read on to find out.
Woman Leaves Boyfriend's Family Christmas after Awkward Encounter
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Uncomfortable dinner conversation leads to awkward holiday exit 🙅♀️
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Meeting your partner's family can be stressful, but this woman's experience takes it to a whole new level. From awkward comments to trashy reality TV vibes, she shares her Christmas disaster. Read on to find out if she was in the wrong for leaving with her cooking and dessert, and how her boyfriend reacted to the drama. The next section includes comments and reactions from readers who may have had similar experiences or advice on how to handle family drama during the holidays.
NTA Queen takes back dessert and sets boundaries with creepy mother-in-law.
namastebetches | namastebetches
Commenters agree: OP's spineless boyfriend isn't worth sticking around for. 💁♀️
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Commenter questions how no one noticed woman leaving with food.
ProfileElectronic | ProfileElectronic
Partner's mom was a bi\^%ch, NTA for leaving.
LhasaApsoSmile | LhasaApsoSmile
NTA for leaving and taking all the food with you 🙌
frightfully_disturb | frightfully_disturb
Left Christmas party, drove 40 minutes, and got no reaction 😳
mixi_e | mixi_e
Self-respect is key. 🙌 Glad you left with grace.
PurpleMarmite | PurpleMarmite
Woman leaves awkward Christmas dinner after not being defended. 💪
MissPricklyUnicorn | MissPricklyUnicorn
Dump the guy, keep the steel spine 💪🏼 #NTA
NiceButton7 | NiceButton7
Engaging in passive-aggressive behavior, OP left without communicating effectively. ESH.
Doctursea | Doctursea
Self respect wins 👏👏
francescatoo | francescatoo
Awkward family introductions at Christmas? 😬
armchairshrink99 | armchairshrink99
OP called out for pettiness, labeled only adult in room 🤔
bakedjennett | bakedjennett
Removing yourself from toxic situations is always the right move 👌
MiruTheSloth | MiruTheSloth
Leave now, find someone who won't let family walk over you 🗑️
ExcellentCold7354 | ExcellentCold7354
You go girl! 👏 Not the a**hole for leaving.
afrikanmarc | afrikanmarc
Dump him! 🚮 Your boyfriend is a spineless mama's boy. 🙄
get_pussy | get_pussy
Commenter calls out OP for immaturity and boyfriend's inability to handle his mom.
jittery_raccoon | jittery_raccoon
You deserve better, 💪 find a new boyfriend! 🚶
tatasz | tatasz
Removing yourself was right, drama wasn't. 🤔
Creepy_Meringue3014 | Creepy_Meringue3014
You go girl! 🙌 NTA and standing up for yourself.
nathashanails | nathashanails
Commenter suggests a snarky response, but others disagree. YTA.
Faolan_Maikoh | Faolan_Maikoh
Empowered woman leaves awkward Christmas, good luck to his mom 👑
expressiveteaspoon | expressiveteaspoon
Leaving Christmas dinner? 🤔 ESH, but OP handled it like a boss 💪
Oliviarose85 | Oliviarose85
NTA handled situation gracefully, hope boyfriend grows spine against mother 💪
SnooChipmunks3950 | SnooChipmunks3950
Poor communication led to Christmas disaster for this ESH 🤦♂️
ohsnapdragon22 | ohsnapdragon22
NTA, the holiday encounter was awkward and won't improve.
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Commenter accused of being dramatic. 🙄 YTA verdict given.
Life-Emu6741 | Life-Emu6741
Leaving toxic in-laws and taking the high road 👌
Lady_Ellie119 | Lady_Ellie119
BF's family tries to set him up on New Year's. NTA.
LingonberryPrior6896 | LingonberryPrior6896
Communication is key! 🗣️ Don't ghost your partner during conflicts. 👻
Neutral_Faces | Neutral_Faces
Standing up for yourself is always a power move 💪
ShadyPines75 | ShadyPines75
Relationship in shambles due to meddling mother-in-law. 🤔💔
RedQueen283 | RedQueen283
Food for thought 🤔 Bringing your own dish was a power move 👏
Physical_Beginning_1 | Physical_Beginning_1
Commenters agree: everyone shares blame for awkward holiday encounter 🤷♀️
cheezemeister_x | cheezemeister_x
Stand up for yourself and find someone who appreciates you 💪❤️
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Toxic family drama leads to messy breakup. 💔
sleeplessinLasvegasx | sleeplessinLasvegasx
Stand up for yourself and your cooking 🍲. NTA, find someone better 💔.
tyvicdenp305007 | tyvicdenp305007
Standing up for yourself is always the right move ✊
gabbydearest91 | gabbydearest91
Choose wisely: Stay crowded, have a heart to heart or leave? 🤔
Mrhcat | Mrhcat
Woman leaves Christmas dinner, boyfriend prioritizes food over her feelings 😒
xavii62 | xavii62
Stand up for yourself and skip the dessert! NTA 👍
KaetzenOrkester | KaetzenOrkester
Avoiding awkward family encounters be like 🏃♀️💨 #NTA
mmsh221 | mmsh221
Feeding the family but not respected: a**hole boyfriend's family.
w84itagain | w84itagain
Slay, queen! 💪👑 Your self-worth is more important than any relationship.
Advanced-Extent-420 | Advanced-Extent-420
Communication breakdown leads to awkward Christmas departure ❄️
PapaOstrich7 | PapaOstrich7
Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tough 🎄❤️
ree1778 | ree1778
Commenter calls out OP for overreacting and causing drama.
bigred0603 | bigred0603
Partner's cowardice ruins Christmas with his family 🎄👎
RabbitOfCaerbonnog | RabbitOfCaerbonnog
NTA brings own food to Christmas, nopes out in style 😂
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Stand up for yourself but choose your battles wisely 💪
sunshinecryptic | sunshinecryptic
Commenter hilariously suggests finding an orphan with a spine. 😂
Maleficent-Ear3571 | Maleficent-Ear3571
Boyfriend's mother was awful, but communication could have helped. ESH.
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Commenter calls out everyone for immature behavior. 🙄
ShadowsObserver | ShadowsObserver
Self-respect is important! Good for you 👏
Dependent-Muffin9972 | Dependent-Muffin9972
Empowering move! Taking dinner home 👌🏽 #KnowYourWorth #NTA
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