We’ve all got that one family member who just loves to stir up trouble, right? Well, one man is facing a dilemma as he plans to introduce his girlfriend to his family. His oldest brother, Dan, is known for being an ‘edgelord’ who enjoys making controversial and hurtful comments. Fearing the potential damage this could cause, the man has decided to keep Dan away from his girlfriend, who is culturally Jewish. But now, his family is pushing back, accusing him of overreacting and being petty.
Getting Serious with His Girlfriend

The Problematic Brother: Dan

Dan’s Controversial Behavior

A Lifetime of Stirring the Pot

No Topic Off-Limits

Ignoring Dan Doesn’t Work

Protecting His Girlfriend ️

Ultimatums Won’t Work

Girlfriend’s Perspective ️

Family Pushback

Ray’s Opinion

Even Dan Is Angry

Dad’s Opinion ️

Ray’s Accusation

Is He Right to Shield His Girlfriend? ♂️
This man is determined to protect his girlfriend from his brother’s hurtful and controversial comments, especially since she’s culturally Jewish. But his family, including his dad and other brother, think he’s overreacting and being petty. They suggest giving Dan an ultimatum, but the man knows that won’t work. His girlfriend agrees with him, not wanting to meet Dan due to past discrimination experiences. So, is he doing the right thing by keeping them apart? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Family enabling ‘edgelord’ brother, NTA for standing up.

Family hypocrisy exposed in comment on brother’s behavior

Stand up for your girlfriend, you’re the good guy. NTA

Avoiding ‘edgelord’ brother for gf, NTA. Plan to leave if confronted.

Navigating family dynamics when dealing with a difficult brother

User refuses to let rude brother meet girlfriend. NTA.

User calls out father’s parenting, supports OP’s decision.

Protecting his girlfriend from toxic behavior. NTA

Girlfriend doesn’t want to meet ‘edgelord’ brother. NTA.

Protecting his girlfriend from an ‘edgelord’ brother, NTA

Avoiding toxic family members is sometimes the best decision. NTA

Protecting his girlfriend from toxic behavior. NTA

Family’s failure to set limits on offensive behavior. NTA.

Brother’s bad behavior justifies OP’s decision to exclude him
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User praises OP for standing up to toxic family member

Navigating family events without ‘edgelord’ brother can be tricky

Engaging book recommendation for dealing with difficult people. NTA, OP.

Protecting marginalized family member and respecting partner’s comfort. NTA

Protecting girlfriend from cruel brother, NTA wins this round

Sassy comment shuts down ‘edgelord’ brother, no mercy given

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary
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NTA. Protecting your girlfriend from your brother’s hate. Good job

Don’t let Dan treat you and your gf like s**t

NTA. Family enabling ‘edgelord’ brother’s behavior. Show him no reaction, mock him.

Suggest confronting father and brother about enabling Dan’s behavior ️, and refusing to expose girlfriend to it

Respecting your girlfriend’s boundaries and showing you care

Edgelords aren’t funny, they’re just racist a**holes in disguise

Curious if Dan has faced consequences for his behavior

Setting boundaries with a ‘monster with rabies’ brother

Girlfriend doesn’t want to meet brother, skip the unpleasant part

Protecting his girlfriend from toxic brother, NTA
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Family enabling ‘edgelord’ brother, NTA for protecting girlfriend

Family enabling Dan, NTA for not wanting him in life.

Protecting his girlfriend from abusive edgelord brother. NTA

Introduce your girlfriend to your mom and ignore the drama

Protecting your lady , cancelling trip until family accepts terms

Standing up against bigotry and protecting loved ones. NTA

Support for OP’s decision to protect girlfriend from brother’s toxicity

Protecting your girlfriend from toxic family members

Jewish woman supports OP’s decision to not pressure his GF.

Respect boundaries or get out. NTA sets the tone

NTA, but perhaps a conversation with parents about brother’s ASD.

Partner deserves respect and agency, NTA for setting boundaries.

Cut off anyone who’s pro Dan, they’re tolerating his behavior.

Girlfriend doesn’t want to meet brother, NTA sets boundaries

Standing up to toxic behavior. NTA, good job!

NTA, family can’t force relationship. SIL’s opinion matters too.

Respect your girlfriend’s wishes, you’re NTA in this situation.

Respectful explanation of NTA decision with advice on boundaries.

NTA commenter suggests physical altercation with ‘edgelord’ brother.

Standing up to an obnoxious brother and enabling family members

Caring boyfriend stands up for girlfriend against ‘edgelord’ brother. NTA

Protecting GF from ‘feral monster’ brother, but missing family events?

Defending girlfriend’s choice, calling out favoritism. #NTA

Family drama: NTA brother refuses to let ‘edgelord’ meet girlfriend

NTA shuts down ‘cringe’ brother’s immaturity about meeting girlfriend

Respecting girlfriend’s feelings makes OP NTA. Family enabling AH brother.

Family drama at its finest. Stand your ground!

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important
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Family drama and boundaries – NTA stands up for girlfriend

Clear boundaries set. Move on and enjoy your visit

NTA stands up against ‘edgelord’ brother’s bigotry, family must choose sides

Avoiding an ‘edgelord’ brother’s girlfriend meeting? NTA, relatable

Cutting off toxic family members: NTA’s best option

NTA suggests giving brother a chance if he stops AH-ing

Standing up to family toxicity and protecting your partner

Respecting girlfriend’s choice, NTA. Dad enabling Dan’s immaturity

NTA. Family enabling derogatory behavior towards innocent girlfriend

Protecting girlfriend from harm, NTA. Family needs to understand that.
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