Well, well, well… Looks like we’ve got a juicy story here! Our leading lady was just trying to enjoy the holidays with her boyfriend’s family when Mother Nature decided to crash the party. But that’s not even the worst part! Wait until you hear how her boyfriend’s dad reacted when she asked for a simple favor. Buckle up, folks, because this one’s a wild ride!
Period Problems on New Year’s Day!

Awkward Breakfast Conversation

Parents’ Shocking Reaction!

♂️ Dad’s Outdated Attitude ♀️

Girlfriend Claps Back!

Dad Tries to Stare Her Down

Awkward Aftermath

Edit: Hyperbole Alert! ⏰

Girlfriend vs. Boyfriend’s Dad: The Pad Showdown!
So, our heroine finds herself in an awkward situation at the breakfast table with her boyfriend’s parents. When she reveals that her boyfriend is out buying her pads, the parents have a good laugh about how ‘progressive’ kids are these days. But then, the dad drops a bombshell: he’s never touched a pad in his life and never will because it’s not a man’s concern! Our girl, already in a bad mood, claps back and questions his ‘real man’ status. Cue the dad’s epic rant about his manliness (sans pad-buying abilities). ♀️ Now, things are tense, and she’s wondering if she went too far. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this pad-tastic showdown!
ESH commenter advises to apologize personally for personal attack.

Male commenter admits to buying pads for wife, but calls out OP for overreacting

ESH – Antiquated views on feminine hygiene make them AHs

Real men buy pads for the women they care about
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Guests should respect hosts’ views even if they disagree. YTA.

Insensitive comment leads to identity disrespect. YTA. ♀️

NTA stands up to outdated views on menstruation and free speech

Exaggeration suspected, both sides at fault. ESH. ♂️

Disagreement on gender roles leads to heated argument.

Standing up against harmful stereotypes, NTA calls out toxic masculinity.

OP stands up for her morals against outdated views. NTA

Breaking the taboo: NTA defends girlfriend against menstrual shaming

Standing up against misogyny and sexism in a marriage.

User defends OP and insults boyfriend’s father’s masculinity

NTA calls out backwards thinking and fragile egos in a fiery response

Insulting boyfriend’s father over pads, YTA – need for communication.

Boomer dad has outdated views, but YTA for insulting him.

Asking for context and calling out childish behavior

Annoying dude gets called out for smug comments.
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NTA. Fragile ego and small dick energy destroyed a marriage.

Is this a troll post or a genuine concern?

Supporting women empowerment with NTA verdict

Commenter advises against harsh reply, suggests a more diplomatic approach.

Debate on sexist ideas and insults with YTA conclusion.

Setting boundaries as a guest can be tricky
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NTA defends woman’s action but foresees awkward hangouts in future.

Woman stands up for herself against outdated views on masculinity

Respectful boundaries are important, YTA commenter agrees.

Standing up for yourself, even to your boyfriend’s dad!

Period-shaming is immature and unacceptable. Let’s normalize menstruation.

Insulting his father was unnecessary. YTA but outdated views suck

User calls out commenter for oversharing, says YTA.

Calling out fragile masculinity was okay, but not rudeness. ♀️

User calls out entitled woman for destroying marriage over in-law issues

Disrespectful comment about dad’s manhood destroyed 40-year marriage. YTA

YTA starts unnecessary fight and escalates out of spite

Guest complains about pads at breakfast, called out as YTA

Period talk isn’t just for women, real men buy pads

Why instigate a fight over pads? ESH but mostly YTA

Society must stop normalizing women’s abusive behavior. YTA guest.

YTA comment accuses OP of insulting her host in his own home.

Woman attacks boyfriend’s dad over pads, called out for disrespecting hosts

User called out for being sexist and TA in comment section.

Supportive comment calls out toxic masculinity and offers reassurance.

Father’s sexist attitude towards childcare deserves backlash

When name-calling gets out of hand…

Choosing the right battles is important.

Real men help the women they love

Guest insults host, who’s the a**hole?

NTA. ‘Real men’ are not afraid of feminine hygiene products, childcare, or housework- and definitely wouldn’t take pride in such fears if they had them.

Challenging outdated views vs. identity crisis. NTA

Breaking gender stereotypes and fragile egos. NTA wins!

Men helping out with menstrual products is no big deal

Entitled person overreacts to harmless joke, ruins family gathering.

Guest insults host’s manhood, commenters agree it’s rude behavior.

Woman overreacts to bf’s parents’ opinion, becomes YTA. ♀️

Don’t be a social justice warrior and ruin your relationship. YTA.

Attacking someone’s identity is not a great way to change opinions. YTA

Censored comment calls out obnoxious behavior and suggests discretion
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Civil discourse is key Let’s keep the peace

Emasculating a man? Not cool. Both could have handled better.

Awkward oversharing at breakfast table leads to marital breakdown.

Awkward breakfast conversation sparks YTA judgement
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Toxicity meets toxicity in this YTA comment section.

Overreaction to harmless joke makes OP sound entitled and insulting. YTA ♀️

YTA gets roasted for not accepting generational differences

Don’t be a rude guest YTA owes an apology.

Outdated man causes controversy over feminine products; education is key.

Toxic masculinity meets entitlement. Apologize and learn, dude.

Calling out hypocrisy and fragile male egos Definitely NTA.
