We all know that relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to dealing with in-laws. But what happens when your partner's family crosses the line? One man found himself in this situation when his girlfriend's mother and sister made some outrageous comments about her weight gain during pregnancy. He couldn't take it anymore and snapped at dinner, telling them they were unfit to see his child and that he wouldn't want to see them ever again. Did he go too far, or was he just standing up for his girlfriend? Let's dive into the story. 🍿
Man Bans Girlfriend's Mom from Seeing Their Child: Justified or Too Harsh? 😲
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The Girlfriend's Family Situation 🤨
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The Problematic Mother-in-Law 😒
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Cutting Contact 🚫
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The Dinner Invitation 🍽️
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Giving In to the Invitation 😕
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The Fancy Dinner 🍷
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Apologies and Offers of Support 🤗
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The Conversation Takes a Turn 😠
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Insults and Secrets 🤬
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The Request for Silence 🤫
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The Dramatic Exit 🏃♂️
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The Angry Response 😤
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The Aftermath 💔
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Ella's Thoughts 🤷♀️
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Was He Right to Stand Up for His Girlfriend? 🧐
So, after a fancy dinner filled with apologies, offers of support, and some seriously rude comments about his pregnant girlfriend, this man decided he'd had enough. He stood up for his girlfriend and told her family they were unfit to see their child. While some might argue he was too harsh, others might say he was simply protecting his partner from their toxic behavior. What do you think? Did he go too far, or was he right to draw the line? Let's see what people have to say about this explosive situation... 💥
NTA. Ella's family invited *you* to a swanky dinner, expected you to cover everyone's tab, and had zero backup plan for if you declined? Never mind the insulting Ella behind her back drama; that alone makes them the assholes. 😲
mm172 | mm172
NTA for not paying for posh dinner after being invited.
jimmap | jimmap
Cutting off toxic in-laws for baby's safety. NTA 👏
Catatomical | Catatomical
Protective father-to-be stands up to toxic in-laws. 💪
LetThemEatHay | LetThemEatHay
Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA for protecting partner. 🙌
LT-Lolo84 | LT-Lolo84
NTA stands up for girlfriend against rude in-laws. 👏
Lady_Ellie119 | Lady_Ellie119
👍 Not the a**hole, in-laws toxic af.
Desc440 | Desc440
NTA stands up to toxic family dynamics. Supportive subreddit recommended. 👍
Jeepwave13 | Jeepwave13
User defends man's decision to ban MIL from seeing child. 👍
Gildedragon | Gildedragon
NTA stands up for partner and child, concerns over family's intentions 😍
Imaginary-Jelly-3565 | Imaginary-Jelly-3565
NTA shuts down girlfriend's family drama like a boss 🤘
middlingwhiteguy | middlingwhiteguy
Commenter receives mixed reactions for supporting ban on grandma 🤷♀️
LethalLes_ | LethalLes_
NTA stands up against toxic in-laws at dinner 👏
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NTA! Congrats on the child. MIL's behavior is inexcusable 🙌
Mysterious_Click_561 | Mysterious_Click_561
Defending partner's decision justified, but should involve Ella's input 😊
Actual-Zebra-5284 | Actual-Zebra-5284
NTA for setting boundaries with manipulative family! 👏
SamathaYoga | SamathaYoga
NTA. Protecting Ella and future child from toxic maternal family 👏
Hooray4moresocks | Hooray4moresocks
Suggests telling SO the truth and fighting fire with fire 🔥
lapsteelguitar | lapsteelguitar
NTA. Commenter empathizes with the girlfriend's perspective but supports OP's decision.
brandilynn28 | brandilynn28
NTA stands up for girlfriend and child, tells off toxic family. 👏
Jovon35 | Jovon35
NTA for banning girlfriend's mom from seeing their child 👏
FrauAmarylis | FrauAmarylis
Cutting off toxic family members: NTA or ESH? 🤷♀️
Safe_Frosting1807 | Safe_Frosting1807
Protecting family first 👊 Second chance failed 😔
tonysvanstrom | tonysvanstrom
NTA stands firm against toxic in-laws. Family drama ensues. 😒
Resagarden | Resagarden
NTA - Father has more rights than MIL, who sounds awful 👍🏻
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Supporting Ella and calling out toxic behavior. 💪
Nire_bibi | Nire_bibi
Toxic dinner invitation, NTA for not letting girlfriend's mom visit 😱
The__Riker__Maneuver | The__Riker__Maneuver
Redditors praise OP for protecting family from toxic grandmother. 👍
psychotica1 | psychotica1
Protecting Ella and seeking counseling: NTA's responsible approach 👍
LucyLovesApples | LucyLovesApples
Cutting out toxic family members is necessary for a healthy life 👌
Motor-Winter5581 | Motor-Winter5581
Standing up to bullies, NTA. 💪
unknown_928121 | unknown_928121
Boyfriend refuses to pay for entitled family member's meals 😒
FirmlyThatGuy | FirmlyThatGuy
Defending loved ones against disrespect. NTA wins this round! 💪
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
NTA calls out entitled behavior at the dinner table 🍕
greatestbi | greatestbi
Paying for an expensive dinner but no say? NTA wins.
DocSternau | DocSternau
Commenter criticizes decision-making and behavior of parent in question. 🤔
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
User suggests ESH in girlfriend's mom ban situation. 🤔
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Defending girlfriend's honor earns NTA commenter a standing ovation 👏
Bdroyle1988 | Bdroyle1988
NTA but unclear if Ella knows. Hater-ade will eventually fade. 😊
The_1RAW | The_1RAW
Family drama and sweet justice at dinner 🤔
Charming-Treacle | Charming-Treacle
NTA. Grandparents made rude comments, not trustworthy around child. 😒
KatsuCammi | KatsuCammi
Encouraging support for standing up against toxic family members 👏
Tinyyellowterribilis | Tinyyellowterribilis
Cutting toxic people out of your life 👍
Giodesic-dome | Giodesic-dome
NTA stands up to entitled in-laws, sparks discussion. 😎
TheNorthern_exposure | TheNorthern_exposure
Communication is key in any relationship 💬
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Partner's family fat-shamed her and expected her to pay? NTA 👏
LhasaApsoSmile | LhasaApsoSmile
Cutting off toxic family members: necessary but not easy 🙏
Cultural-Ambition449 | Cultural-Ambition449
Toxic family? Cut them out! NTA takes a stand. 🙌
MavisGrizzletits | MavisGrizzletits
Protecting family from toxic relatives: NTA OP 👏
Fun_Macaroon9841 | Fun_Macaroon9841
🙌 Standing up for partner's boundaries, NTA wins approval.
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Supportive comment offering advice and empathy for pregnant girlfriend's situation.
Wooden-Pitch1451 | Wooden-Pitch1451
NTA and a great partner. Congrats on your growing family! 😊
maplebacononastick | maplebacononastick
Grandma's manners weren't enough to see the grandchild 🙄
ComfortableEmu7791 | ComfortableEmu7791
OP is NTA, needs counseling, parenting classes & legal protection 👍
JCWa50 | JCWa50
Abuse normalized: commenter justifies NTA's actions against girlfriend's mom. 🤷
lisapeasley13 | lisapeasley13
Grandma banned from seeing grandchild. Commenter says NTA, justified.
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Protecting your child from abuse is top priority. NTA 👏
_PrincessOats | _PrincessOats
NTA. Congrats OP 👏
StoatofDisarray | StoatofDisarray
Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with toxic family members. 👍
Regular_Sample_5197 | Regular_Sample_5197
Supporting girlfriend in setting boundaries with toxic family. 👏
crzdsnowfire | crzdsnowfire
Commenter praised for being NTA. 👏
Snoofly61 | Snoofly61
Standing up for girlfriend against toxic family, NTA wins! 👏
Silly_Row9145 | Silly_Row9145
Supportive comment receives no backlash. 👏
moistmonkeymerkin | moistmonkeymerkin
Cutting ties? 🤷♂️
International_Win375 | International_Win375
Protecting family or overreacting? NTA shuts down in-laws 😲
SnooWords4839 | SnooWords4839
Cutting toxic family ties. 👌
Jaded-Permission-324 | Jaded-Permission-324
Father defends banning girlfriend's mom from child's life. NTA 👍
batkave | batkave
NTA shuts down manipulative in-laws. 😊
Adria_na1561- | Adria_na1561-
Commenter supports OP and advises to tell girlfriend the truth 👍
roxifer | roxifer
NTA - No drama with this comment and its lonely replies 😐
likeilovethatforyou | likeilovethatforyou
Short and sweet, commenter believes NTA (not the a**hole)
VintageSed | VintageSed
NTA. Hilarious how they expect free food while criticizing GF's eating. 😂
MiserableAd9132 | MiserableAd9132
NTA. Congrats! They just want access to the baby 😲
Beansbeansrgd4urhart | Beansbeansrgd4urhart
Supportive comment on abusive situation with intriguing theory. 🤔
Mumique | Mumique
Body-shaming comments lead to grandma's ban. NTA.
ViolinistHorror7123 | ViolinistHorror7123
NTA shuts down unacceptable behavior with a mic drop 🎤
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Supportive comment on OP's actions against abusive mother-in-law. 👏
noregrets2022 | noregrets2022
NTA comment receives no replies. Short and sweet.
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Protecting your child from toxic family members 🚨 #NTA
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