Picture this: you’re a 23-year-old woman, and a mutual family friend makes explicit sexual jokes about you. Not only that, but he also tries to sabotage your relationship by spreading false rumors. Now, you’re refusing to attend any family gatherings he’s at, but your family just doesn’t seem to get it. They’re pressuring you to forgive and forget, but you’re standing your ground. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story and see what’s going on.
The Infamous Vegas Trip

Creepy Joke Alert

Boyfriend’s Reaction

Apologies and Accusations

False Rumors

Family’s Reaction

Pressure to Forgive

Dad’s Response

Standing Her Ground

Typo Clarification

Family Feud Over Unforgivable Jokes
Our protagonist is stuck in a whirlwind of drama after a mutual family friend, John, made explicit sexual jokes about her and spread false rumors about her boyfriend cheating. Despite her clear discomfort, her family continues to invite John to events and pressures her to forgive him. Her mom brushes it off as ‘boys being boys,’ while her dad guilts her about not inviting John to her graduation party. She’s standing her ground, refusing to associate with John, but the family feud rages on. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this explosive situation…
NTA. Family prioritizing a creepy racist over their daughter is unacceptable

Family friend’s cruel jokes cause family to prioritize fun over daughter’s feelings

Warning: Family friend may be trying to sabotage relationship

Setting boundaries is important, and your family should support you

NTA for standing up against inappropriate ‘boys being boys’ excuse

Setting boundaries with inappropriate friends. NTA.

Setting boundaries and cutting toxic people out takes courage!

Standing up to inappropriate behavior and setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries is always important. Congrats on graduating!

Setting boundaries against inappropriate behavior from family friend

Setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Condoning inappropriate behavior leads to dangerous consequences

Survivor shares heartbreaking story of family’s toxic behavior
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Family friend’s inappropriate jokes cause family drama. NTA for setting boundaries.

Standing up against inappropriate jokes, NTA wins over AH friend.

Standing up against misogyny, racism and ageism. You go, OP!
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Calling out toxic behavior and standing up for what’s right NTA

Standing up to inappropriate behavior – NTA

Stand up against discrimination, cut them off!

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself is important!
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Setting boundaries with a nightmare of a family friend

Parents chose friend over child, enabling explicit jokes. NTA.

Typo or not, the use of “a black” is problematic

Stand up against sexual harassment. NTA for speaking out.


Standing up to explicit jokes causes family tension

Standing up against inappropriate behavior and outdated excuses. NTA

Family members ignore discomfort with friend’s explicit jokes. NTA.

Inappropriate jokes from a long-time friend, NTA for calling out.

Forgiveness without apology? Not so fast. NTA stands firm.

Setting boundaries with dad’s immature friend. NTA

Standing up against sexual harassment is always valid

Commenter deemed not the a**hole for disapproving explicit jokes.

Daughter switches internet provider over rude family friend’s jokes NTA

Commenter receives validation for standing up to inappropriate behavior.

Clear-cut case of NTA with a touch of humor


Standing up against racism and calling it out.

John’s inappropriate behavior gets called out. NTA.

Family friends make racist jokes, NTA stands up for herself.

Hold firm on boundaries with family and friends



Standing up to inappropriate behavior with a powerful ultimatum

Calling out inappropriate behavior

Don’t forgive or forget. Grossly inappropriate ‘boys will be boys’ joke.

Standing up against sexist comments – NTA for setting boundaries

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Standing up to a**holes – kudos to OP and her bf!

Respectful disagreement on inviting inappropriate family friend

Calling out toxic behavior: NTA stands up to family friend.

Empowering response to family’s disrespect. You go, girl!

Choosing John has consequences. NTA stands their ground.

Get revenge on friend’s inappropriate jokes with a clever trick
