When a 26-year-old woman decided to have an open conversation about asexuality with her mother-in-law, she never expected it to cause such a stir. The woman, who identifies as asexual, was thrilled to see her mother-in-law resonate with her explanation and even come out as asexual herself. But not everyone in the family was as accepting, leading to a major fallout. 😕
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What started as an innocent conversation about asexuality between a woman and her mother-in-law quickly turned into a family crisis. The mother-in-law found solace in her newfound identity, but her husband and other family members were less than supportive. Now, the woman is left questioning whether she should have kept quiet about her own experiences. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 😓
Labels are important for self-discovery and acceptance. NTA.
HatlyHats | HatlyHats
Breaking down stereotypes and introducing asexuality to family dynamics 👍
BingoPractise | BingoPractise
Discovering and accepting labels can be empowering for some. NTA.
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MIL's journey of discovery causes family drama. NTA.
fuzzy3158 | fuzzy3158
Realization of asexuality causes family drama and psychological blow.
SnarkyBeanBroth | SnarkyBeanBroth
Embracing one's identity is important for mental well-being 🥰
Multi-Facets | Multi-Facets
Explaining asexuality causes family drama. NTA for setting boundaries.
captain_kit_kat | captain_kit_kat
Engaging with an ace identity: Don't assume low libido caused it 🚫
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Navigating family dynamics when discovering asexuality 💔
kspicydaddi | kspicydaddi
FIL upset over losing doormat. NTA stands up for self. 😊
C_Majuscula | C_Majuscula
Discovering asexuality and finding support in the comments 😍
mlemmi | mlemmi
Sharing asexuality experience leads to self-discovery and family drama 😍
spacequeenexe | spacequeenexe
Support her and stand your ground! 👏
13wade | 13wade
Discovering asexuality: NTA shares resources with grateful commenter 🙏
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Understanding asexuality: libido vs sexual attraction 🤷🏼♀️
tripwire7 | tripwire7
ESH for everything sucks here in a devastating family situation.
millac7 | millac7
Exploring the nuances of sexual attraction and desire. 🤔
Sternjunk | Sternjunk
Empowering someone's self-discovery shouldn't cause family drama 👏
Waerfeles | Waerfeles
Understanding asexuality and desire: a helpful explanation ❤️
Dense_Homework2908 | Dense_Homework2908
FIL is the only a**hole here. You're NTA 👍
Chaij2606 | Chaij2606
Understanding asexuality: no sexual attraction, not the same as celibacy. 🤷♀️
QuantityAccording750 | QuantityAccording750
Discovering her asexuality late doesn't mean she should stay broken 😢
exhauta | exhauta
Importance of labels in discovering and accepting one's identity 👨👩👦👦, and the need for communication in relationships 💌
TrinalRogue | TrinalRogue
Breaking the stigma around asexuality 👏
RemoteBroccoli | RemoteBroccoli
Asexual pride wins over judgmental family 👏
Packer224 | Packer224
Unexpected wholesomeness found in the comment section 😊
GennyNels | GennyNels
Discovering one's sexuality can be life-changing 💞
tiemeupinribbons | tiemeupinribbons
Blocking numbers of AHs after NTA asexuality talk 🚫
Motor_Business483 | Motor_Business483
Explaining asexuality to family causes unnecessary drama 😑
NlKNUGG3TS | NlKNUGG3TS
Asexuality revelation causes family drama, but is it worth divorce?
slicknick_91 | slicknick_91
Discovering your sexuality can be a life-changing experience 💖
savvyliterate | savvyliterate
Empowering a loved one's self-discovery 👏
Lined_the_Street | Lined_the_Street
Discovering asexuality changed everything for OP, MIL needs support ❤️
Faela727 | Faela727
Discovering your true self at any age is beautiful 😍
joyfulnightmare | joyfulnightmare
Breaking the stigma: A heartwarming conversation about asexuality 💚
Sunsets_and_chaos | Sunsets_and_chaos
Asexual solidarity! Glad MIL found liberation 🙌
Wanderer-2-somewhere | Wanderer-2-somewhere
Discovering asexuality later in life sparks family drama 🤷♀️
EfficientDismal | EfficientDismal
Supportive comment helps educate MIL on asexuality 👏
Born_Tomorrow_1482 | Born_Tomorrow_1482
Acceptance and understanding bring happiness 😊
timelasher | timelasher
Celebrating self-discovery and acceptance 👏
FictionWeavile | FictionWeavile
Supportive comment defends asexual woman and calls out husband's ignorance 👏
MDKG-1974 | MDKG-1974
Discovering your sexuality at any age is valid 💚
carolinareader | carolinareader
Woman's asexuality revelation causes family drama and blame game 😠
dublos | dublos
Embracing one's sexuality is important, but it shouldn't cause drama 🙏
groovymaryjane | groovymaryjane
Support for asexual identity, criticism of in-laws' marriage. 👏
peoplebetrifling | peoplebetrifling
Being NTA, this comment receives well-deserved praise 👏
0-b-0-i-0-b-0-z | 0-b-0-i-0-b-0-z
MIL's asexuality causes family drama. FIL's negative reaction matters.
eggynack | eggynack
Heartfelt support for woman's asexuality revelation 😢
Key-Customer7950 | Key-Customer7950
