Imagine a cozy family gathering, the smell of delicious food wafting through the air, laughter echoing in your new home. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts. The cause? A box of tampons. Yes, you read that right. Our heroine (30F) and her fiancé (36M) were hosting their first family gathering in their new home when the future mother-in-law (FMIL) decided to play 'hide and seek' with a box of tampons. The drama that unfolded was nothing short of a soap opera. 📺🍿
The Great Tampon Tussle: A Battle of Decency or Just Plain Old-Fashioned Thinking? 🥊💥
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A New Home and a Warm Gathering 🏠🎉
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The Aftermath of the Tampon Tussle: Guilt, Support, and a Pending Apology? 🤷♀️
After the dramatic exit of the FMIL, our heroine was left feeling guilty. Did she ruin the evening her fiancé had worked so hard to create? Should she have just let the 'indecent' tampon comment slide? Her fiancé, however, stood by her side, promising to address the issue with his mother. But the question remains - should she apologize for standing her ground or was she right to challenge the old-fashioned thinking? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐
"NTA, but establishing boundaries and asserting independence was the right move."
km89 | km89
INFO: Commenter regrets gloating about fiancé's support, kicked out FMIL. Replies discuss relevance and behavior.
Electronic_Trick_13 | Electronic_Trick_13
ESH for unnecessary gloating and disrespectful comment about having kids. 🙅
JustALittleTooBroke | JustALittleTooBroke
"ESH. You claimed ownership and gloated, but she had a reason."
SpeechIll6025 | SpeechIll6025
Setting boundaries: NTA asserts authority over tampon taboo. 💪
bobledrew | bobledrew
YTA for editing your post. Where's the part where you gloated and told her that the world was lucky that she didn't have any more kids that pass down her crazy ideas to or whatever. I guess opposites attract bc you say your fiance is "Zen" but you, lady, are certainly not. Even if you hadn't edited your post, I would still say YTA for escalating things so far. 😡
ur_not_cool | ur_not_cool
NTA. FMIL pushed buttons until OP exploded 😠
nope12341234 | nope12341234
Commenter calls out article for burying the lede. YTA. 😱
thecatinthemask | thecatinthemask
NTA. Stand up against antiquated beliefs and embrace your freedom! 💪
Dark54g | Dark54g
YTA for gloating and making fun of someone's miscarriages. 😠
Ohhh_Had_Enough_Eh | Ohhh_Had_Enough_Eh
Ageism, shame, and a chance for redemption. 🥊
Ok_Win_2592 | Ok_Win_2592
NTA, she's the one who made it an issue 👍
risqueandreward | risqueandreward
"YTA for gloating and being mean. Set boundaries without humiliation."
redheadjd | redheadjd
Supportive comment deleted due to a change of heart. 😔
Maddie215 | Maddie215
🔥 A heated argument over tampons, boundaries, and hurtful comments. ESH.
artzbots | artzbots
NTA. Supportive husband defends tampons, but is it worth fighting?
RunningThroughSC | RunningThroughSC
ESH but you way more. Insulted her deeply, need a refresher in common conduct. 😳
MSAutarkia | MSAutarkia
Engaging caption: A missed opportunity to empathize with MIL's internalized shame. 🥊
Coollogin | Coollogin
NTA for standing up to rude and disrespectful comments 😍
CunningSlytherin | CunningSlytherin
NTA. FMIL should have known better than to snoop and argue.
MelodyP930 | MelodyP930
NTA. Privacy matters! Don't let her dictate your home decor. 👏
[deleted] | [deleted]
Empathizing with MIL's upbringing, but NTA for embracing periods. 👏
Sleepless_sometimes | Sleepless_sometimes
Standing your ground: a small issue with big consequences. 💪
lexahead | lexahead
FMIL crossed the line with menstrual supplies. NTA for reacting.
conuly | conuly
"YTA for outdated ideals. Lucky world, no more mini-YTAs!" 🥊
freakwent | freakwent
YTA: Unnecessary tampon drama, just let it go and enjoy the evening! 🙄
cutipatutie | cutipatutie
NTA: Choose your battles wisely, there are bigger issues ahead. 👍
Kfw4102012 | Kfw4102012
Yikes! You're the a**hole. 😬
MarsupialSpecific823 | MarsupialSpecific823
NTA. Don't shame people in their own home. 👏
1Sluggo | 1Sluggo
ESH, but a simple 'ok' could have sufficed. 🙏
coldteafordays | coldteafordays
NTA. Period shame is outdated and should be challenged. Stand strong! 🎉
Tree-Starr | Tree-Starr
OP's trashy behavior makes them the a**hole. 🤭
Politicallytrue | Politicallytrue
YTA: The battle of decency or old-fashioned thinking? 🥊
johnsonbrianna1 | johnsonbrianna1
Engaging in a tampon tussle, but the gloating escalated. YTA. 🥊
helpme_ima_hostage | helpme_ima_hostage
YTA for blowing this out of proportion. 🙄
Legitimate-Stage1296 | Legitimate-Stage1296
Protect your sanctuary! Stand up for your boundaries. 💪
TraditionalLie5267 | TraditionalLie5267
"YTA. Ruining your relationship with MIL before it even began."
Sea-Performance676 | Sea-Performance676
"She massively overstepped - NTA! Tampons are normal, no hiding!"
Green_Yellow_Red_01 | Green_Yellow_Red_01
Shaming or helping? The verdict is in: NTA! 👏
neeksknowsbest | neeksknowsbest
YTA for causing a rift over something so trivial 🙄
now_you_see | now_you_see
FMIL's old-fashioned thinking gets a reality check. 🙄
1962Michael | 1962Michael
ESH: A battle of decency or old-fashioned thinking? Wow, you went above and beyond! 😱
JessVaping | JessVaping
Respecting boundaries: It's her home, her bathroom. 🙏
BriNoir14 | BriNoir14
🚫 NTA: Bathroom reorganization gone wrong. No more houseguests for her!
SnellyGreen | SnellyGreen
Choose your battles wisely! Sometimes it's best to let things go. 🙅
Busy_Performance_704 | Busy_Performance_704
Defending personal bathroom choices against judgmental family members. 🙌
Hemantobarish | Hemantobarish
Periods aren't shameful! NTA. Your FMIL is in the wrong. 👏
RocketteP | RocketteP
Talking openly about equality is the key to retraining society. 👏
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
Setting boundaries and asserting control. Fiancé's support is commendable! 💯
Tkay906363 | Tkay906363
NTA: Age is no excuse for period ignorance! 💪
RiverSong_777 | RiverSong_777
MIL horrified by tampons at home, NTA for normalcy! 🥊
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Mother-in-law's archaic opinions are ridiculous. No need to apologize.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Keep tampons visible for guests. Hide toilet paper for FMIL?
burritogoals | burritogoals
Setting boundaries with a weirdo fiancée 🚩✋
[deleted] | [deleted]
Fiancé supports you: NTA, a win-win situation! 👏
ThinkingIsNotACrime | ThinkingIsNotACrime
NTA, let it go and don't sweat the small stuff! 👍
LucyDominique2 | LucyDominique2
A thoughtful NTA provides tampons for visitors, defying old-fashioned thinking. 💪
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA! Your fiancé is a keeper! Good luck with FMIL! 👏
maantre | maantre
NTA. Stand your ground with your MIL and set boundaries. 💪
GrizeldaLovesCats | GrizeldaLovesCats
Set boundaries now. Don't apologize for calling out bad behavior. 📲
Murderbunny13 | Murderbunny13
Boundaries! Your house, your stuff! NTA 💪
Safe_Frosting1807 | Safe_Frosting1807
NTA: Guest shames host for menstrual product, enforcing misogyny. Hell no! 🙅
Vertigote | Vertigote
Stand your ground! Don't let tantrums win the battle 💪
justbreathe5678 | justbreathe5678
NTA. Keep your misogyny to yourself, lady! 🙄
nekonojoo | nekonojoo
Empowering women to embrace their periods and fight against shaming 💪
smithmisiner | smithmisiner
NTA: Set boundaries or she'll take advantage. Keep control. 👍
geekgirlwww | geekgirlwww
Stand your ground! Your house, your rules. 💪
bdayqueen | bdayqueen
Stand your ground! Don't let her outdated views control you. ✊
[deleted] | [deleted]
Testing the waters 💧
DanAffid | DanAffid
Get creative with your period storage! 🩸📦
tabbycat4 | tabbycat4
FMIL needs to learn boundaries. You stood up for yourself! 💯
sorchajuniper | sorchajuniper
🙅 NTA, but terrible host for showing tampons! 😱🚽
jamesko1989 | jamesko1989
NTA. Boundaries and respect are important. Stand your ground! 💪
magicpenny | magicpenny
NTA. Internalized misogyny is a hell of a thing. 👏
cat-man-do-not | cat-man-do-not
MIL hides tampons, OP stands up for herself. NTA 👏
NiteGrimwood | NiteGrimwood
Frustrated by misogynistic views? NTA, we've all been there! 👏
coke_kitty | coke_kitty
Engaging comment: MIL wrong about tampons, but OP's casual sexism is ESH. 💯
Click_To_Sign_In | Click_To_Sign_In
Engaging in a tampon tussle with your MIL? 😏🩸
Fun_Macaroon9841 | Fun_Macaroon9841
