Imagine being in a loving relationship, discussing your future, and then suddenly hearing your partner say they’d love your future child more if it’s a boy, not a girl. That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who was left feeling shocked and questioning her relationship. After hearing her boyfriend’s confession, she decided to take a stand and refused to have kids with him. Was she right to do so, or was it an overreaction? Let’s dive into the story!
The Happy Couple’s Future Plans

Boyfriend’s Preference Revealed

An Unexpected Confession

Taking a Stand

Defending His Mindset

Concerns About Raising a Son

UPDATE: The Breakup

A Chance to Change?

The Reason Behind His Beliefs

Not Willing to Train a 26 y/o

Heartbroken but Moving On ➡️

UPDATE UPDATE: Nasty Messages

Reflecting on the Relationship

Love Without Equality?

The Heartbreaking Decision: Love or Equality?
In a shocking turn of events, the woman decided to break up with her boyfriend after he confessed he’d love a son more than a daughter. Although heartbroken, she stood her ground, refusing to have children with someone who doesn’t see her or their potential kids as equals because of gender. Despite receiving nasty messages for her decision, she remains firm in her beliefs. As she moves on, she hopes her ex will learn to change his sexist mindset and become a better man for someone else. What do you think about this situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
NTA, but calling it gaslighting is an overreaction

Commenters warn woman to leave boyfriend who prefers son.

Dump him! It’s not normal to love one gender over another.

NTA calls out manipulative BF for preferring son over daughter

Commenter and replies find dumping justified and humorous
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Red flag alert! Commenters agree NTA for being upset.

NTA. Partner’s gender preference for child is a red flag

Choosing a son over a daughter: probe deeper or break up?

NTA comment receives support and pushback on gaslighting accusation.

Commenter calls out man’s messed up mindset about having children.
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Having a preference is one thing, but loving one gender more? ♀️ NTA’s comment and replies.

NTA commenter shares personal experience and advises to run.

Dump him! Sexist preferences are a red flag.

Avoiding a**hole offspring: one dumped woman’s wise decision.

Parental favoritism based on gender is unacceptable.
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One commenter’s blunt advice to the woman in question.

Gender bias in parenting? NTA comment sparks reconsideration
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Commenter calls out repulsive attitude, NTA.

Breaking down the absurdity of preferring a son over daughter

Gender disappointment is real but can be overcome with time

Maturity might change things, but hoping for change is foolish.

NTA, but try to have a calm discussion and ask questions

Research suggests slight preference for boys, but not indicative of parenting.
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Ex’s preference for a son was a red flag

Unconditional love for your child, regardless of gender or sexuality!

NTA for dumping him, but have you asked why he feels this way?

Attitude towards gender of child is a dealbreaker.
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Different types of love explained in NAH comment section

User questions why preference for son isn’t breakup-worthy.

BF’s preference for a son is a red flag. NTA.

Commenter supports OP’s decision and condemns bf’s behavior.

Commenter shares personal experience and advises understanding and growth.

Heartbreaking comment on fatherhood preference for a son
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Short and sweet: NTA, leave that muf***a.

Clarifying the biology of gender and suggesting better communication.

Husband’s reaction to having a girl shows gender preference isn’t important

Preference for a son: NTA comment shares personal experience.

Dumping a misogynist boyfriend: NTA

Believe them when they show you who they are

Mother shares heartbreaking experience of gender preference in parenting.

Gender bias in parenting? Definitely NTA according to comment.

Understanding partner preferences is key to healthy relationships ❤️
