In this AITA post, a man is insulted by his girlfriend’s parents for not being handy enough. Despite doing practically all the chores around the house, he can’t fix things and calls for help when needed. After being criticized over lunch, his girlfriend agrees with her parents that he should be able to fix things and he decides to become their version of a ‘real man’. Read on to find out what happens next .
Understanding work dynamics in a relationship
Gender roles questioned in household chores.
When it comes to being handy, he admits he can’t cope
Woodworking bonding moment turns into chore dispute
When masculinity is defined by fixing door hinges
Awkward lunch with girlfriend’s parents leaves man feeling like a failure
Gender roles and expectations cause tension in relationship
Struggling with masculinity stereotypes while avoiding chores.
Man retaliates against girlfriend’s parents questioning his masculinity
Man’s response to masculinity questioned by girlfriend’s parents.
Man’s masculinity questioned by girlfriend’s parents over household chores
When it comes to household chores, it’s not uncommon for one partner to take on more responsibility than the other. In this case, a man has been doing practically all the chores for his girlfriend for the past 2 years. However, when he was unable to fix a bathroom door hinge and asked a friend for help, his girlfriend’s parents questioned his masculinity during a lunch gathering. Despite explaining that he gets nervous and anxious when using tools, his girlfriend sided with her parents and suggested that every man should know how to fix things around the house. Feeling hurt and embarrassed, the man has decided to stop doing most of the household chores and instead focus on becoming the kind of man that his girlfriend’s parents want him to be. Will this decision lead to a better understanding between them or cause further strain on their relationship? Read on for comments and reactions.
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Dump her and move on like a real man. ♂️NTA
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Break gender stereotypes, break up with old-fashioned girlfriend.
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Rejecting toxic masculinity stereotypes. NTA wins the argument.
Guy stands up for himself after insult, good for him!
Being handy doesn’t make you obligated to do everything, NTA
Commenter encourages self-improvement, tough love for OP’s anxiety about tools
Supportive comment offering help and resources for basic tasks ⚒️
Breaking gender stereotypes, NTA for not doing chores
Relationship drama at its finest. ESH.
Breaking gender stereotypes, one tool at a time!
Curious about the aftermath: any update on the girlfriend’s reaction?
