We’ve all had that moment of dread when it’s time to meet our partner’s family. But what if that family was bigger than a football team? Our protagonist, let’s call him ‘John Doe’, found himself in that exact situation. His girlfriend, ‘Jenny’, comes from a unique family background, complete with 3 mothers, a father, and 15 siblings. John was expecting to meet a handful of them, but instead, he walked into a surprise gathering of all 19 family members! Let’s delve into this unexpected family drama…
The Unconventional Family Setup
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The Big Reveal
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The Plan for the Big Meet
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The Surprise Gathering
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The Unveiling of the Deception
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The Great Escape ♂️
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The Aftermath
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The Dilemma
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The Location Reveal
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The Future Uncertainty ️
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Caught in a Family Web: Did John Doe Overreact or Stand His Ground? ️
John Doe found himself in a whirlwind of family drama when he was tricked into meeting his girlfriend’s entire family of 19 members all at once. He was expecting a small gathering, but instead, he walked into a surprise party. Feeling overwhelmed and deceived, John chose to flee the scene. Now, he’s left questioning his actions, while his phone is being bombarded with messages from his girlfriend and her family. Was his reaction justified or was it an overreaction? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Her disrespect for boundaries and lies make this relationship toxic.

“NTA. First red flag: She can’t respect your boundaries. “

Dumped cake sparks hilarious debate about passive-aggressive desserts

>Jenny lied about surprise family gathering.
First red flag: dishonesty.
>I’m overreacting, not accepting her family.
Second red flag: crossing boundaries.
>Parents got my number too.
Unhealthy parent relationship.
NTA. Run.
NTA. Jenny’s mega-family creates uncomfortable situations for her partner.
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NTA. Girlfriend’s radical Mormon family sets a honey trap. Run!

NTA. Risk of being baby trapped. Rethinking the whole situation.

♂️ ♀️ Girlfriend prioritizes herself, lies, and involves others. Believe her! NTA

NTA: OP runs from girlfriend’s oppressive, lying, fundie family

Dealing with a mega-family? NTA, 19 is overwhelming!

Girlfriend invites entire family despite partner’s clear boundaries. NTA!

Introvert vs Extrovert: Relationship compatibility question!

Red flags and personal information sharing: Is it a cult?
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NTA. Sometimes too many new people can trigger panic attacks.

NTA: Boundaries crossed, red flag!

Red flags waving: NTA, she set you up for failure!

NTA. Jenny’s lies and disregard for consent. Time to move on. ✌️
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NTA, she crossed a line No respect on her side

NTA: No need to meet her family if it’s not serious

NTA. Ambushed by mega-family gathering. Block those calls

Leaving a surprise gathering? NTA! Beware of fringe groups.

RUN DUDE.

NTA. Boundaries were crossed and trust was broken.

NTA. Run from the invasive Mormon cult and her gaslighting.

“NTA. You set boundaries, she lied, and her family attacked.”

NTA: Mega-family gathering? No thanks! Boundaries should be respected.

NTA. You set boundaries, she crossed them. Not cool

NTA: Break up with her for lying and deceiving you.

NTA, but please GET. OUT. This has “flirt to convert” written all over it. Radical Mormons (redundant) don’t just “accept” that their daughter is an atheist while still allowing her in the family. Much less, throw a backyard barbecue with all the mini Mormons and sister wives to meet you. You are in a f**king trap and you need to GTFO.

Avoiding the Mega-Family: NTA’s reasonable request disrespected by girlfriend

Lying girlfriend shows no empathy. Reconsider your place. NTA

NTA – Girlfriend disregarded your feelings, should not have blindsided you

Lying girlfriend ignores boundaries, NTA for fleeing mega-family gathering.

NTA, girlfriend lied about meeting family, possible religious conflict

Girlfriend lied about surprise gathering, NTA for feeling overwhelmed

NTA: Meeting 19 people at once? That’s a f**kton!
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NTA: Trust broken, time to end the relationship.

Girlfriend breaks boundaries, lies, and undermines. Time to bail?

NTA. Overwhelming surprise gathering, boundary disrespect, serious conversation needed.

Dump her! Lying and disrespecting boundaries is a red flag.

NTA: Fiance’s mega-family respects boundaries, girlfriend should too.

Setting boundaries in relationships is important. NTA for standing up.

Refusing to play along with overwhelming family gathering. Boundaries respected.

Girlfriend lied about family gathering, NTA for feeling uncomfortable

NTA: Girlfriend lied, disrespected request, and led to surprise ambush.

NTA: Meeting the mega-family can be overwhelming, girlfriend crossed boundaries

NTA. Boundaries crossed, family ganging up. Future looks rocky.

NTA: Run as fast as you can! ♂️

NTA – Suspicious family dynamics and religious conflict.

Former Mormon clarifies polygamy, warns of red flags in relationship.

Partner’s lie sparks anger: AITA for being upset?

NTA for expecting honesty and keeping your boundaries.

Insightful book recommendation exposes dark side of polygamist sect

♂️Man flees surprise family gathering after girlfriend lied to him

Betrayed by mega-family ambush, NTA considers ending relationship

Honesty is key! ️ Communicate with her parents about the lies.

NTA- She lied to you, she’s the only a**hole here.

Boundaries broken, relationship at risk.

Dump her! She crossed boundaries and lied. You’re NTA

NTA. Set boundaries early on for a healthy relationship.

Setting boundaries with mega-family: NTA, bad sign for relationship

Partner disregards boundaries, lies, and acts selfishly. Not the a**hole.

NTA: Overstepped her bounds by miles.

Break up and block them. No respect for your boundaries.

Lying girlfriend tricks boyfriend into meeting mega-family. NTA!

NTA: Boundaries crossed in surprise gathering, reconsider your partner

NTA omg RUN

NTA. Her family might be in a cult

He wanted to meet her family gradually, but she disregarded him.

Dodging a bullet: NTA for escaping a disastrous family gathering!

Surprise family gathering turned into a confusing and uncomfortable situation

NTA: Girlfriend’s secret agenda exposed at surprise family gathering.

NTA: Boundaries breached, can you trust her again?

NTA, but she tried to manipulate you Consider ending it.

NTA. Run dude. ♂️ This relationship has major red flags.

NTA and RUN!
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Huge Mormon family, lied about meeting parents. Run! NTA.

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