A woman visiting her boyfriend was asked to sit alone in the kitchen while his doctor friends came to visit. After being ignored and feeling uncomfortable, she left the kitchen and ultimately left. Her boyfriend called her disrespectful and rude, but was she in the wrong? Read on for more information and to share your thoughts.
A minor conflict over seating arrangement during a friend’s visit.

Unexpected visitor interrupts long-awaited reunion with boyfriend ☕

Forced to wait in the kitchen during boyfriend’s doctor friends’ visit

Gender discrimination? Woman asked to stay in kitchen during visit.

Ignored by boyfriend’s friend, woman feels uncomfortable and left

Upset woman walks out on boyfriend’s rude friend, emoji of woman walking away

Boyfriend demands girlfriend sit in kitchen during friend’s visit

Feeling unwelcome at boyfriend’s friend’s visit, confronted him, drama ensued

Navigating differing social expectations in relationship settings.

Boyfriend’s excuse for excluding girlfriend from conversation is suspicious

Boyfriend suggests woman belongs in kitchen during friend’s visit

Woman forced to sit in kitchen during boyfriend’s friend’s visit
A woman in her thirties visited her boyfriend, a pediatrician, who had asked her to wait in the kitchen while he entertained his doctor friends. After he ignored her calls and left her waiting for an hour, she stormed out and left. He called her later saying her behavior was disrespectful and rude. She felt uncomfortable and disrespected by his request to wait in the kitchen, feeling like she was less important than his friends. He claimed it was because they were discussing things she wouldn’t understand, but she felt it was an unfair imposition. This minor conflict has raised questions about boundaries and respect in relationships. What do readers think about this situation? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA. Boyfriend hiding her for a work romance. Huge red flags.

NTA – Hiding in the kitchen is sketchy . You stood up for yourself

Commenter urges self-evaluation after concerning behavior in relationship.

Don’t tolerate being hidden away like that. NTA

Commenter suggests boyfriend may have a ‘work’ girlfriend

Is he really hiding something or just being a bad host?

Is she the sidepiece? NTA says no justification for hiding.

Boyfriend excludes girlfriend from conversation, expects her to cook – NTA

Boyfriend’s friend humiliates girlfriend, commenter calls him out.

Boyfriend’s suspicious behavior during visit, potential cheating discussed.

Relationship red flag: being hidden from partner’s friends.

Don’t be hidden in a kitchen, you’re not a sandwich

Boyfriend’s odd behavior raises suspicions of infidelity.

Dump him! Rude to leave guest alone for over an hour. #NTA
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Boyfriend’s behavior raises red flags

Don’t be silenced! NTA for standing up for yourself

Boyfriend’s rude behavior, NTA stands up for herself

Believe them the first time. ♀️ NTA

Don’t hide your partner from friends! NTA

Empowering response to sexist behavior. You go, girl!

Girlfriend forced to hide from boyfriend’s friends, disrespectful behavior

Boyfriend disrespects girlfriend’s time during friend’s visit.
NTA.

Possible cheating scandal?

Don’t hide in the kitchen! You’re not a dirty secret.

Partner’s bizarre behavior prompts suspicion among commenters

Boyfriend claims to be lucky, but treats girlfriend poorly

Stand up for yourself! You’re not the a-hole here.

Don’t be hidden in the kitchen, it’s a red flag

Commenter advises breaking up with rude boyfriend, suspicions of cheating

Don’t let him gaslight you!

Boyfriend’s friend’s visit turns into kitchen confinement debacle

Red flag alert! Boyfriend hides girlfriend in kitchen from friends.
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Don’t be treated like a dog, leave him

Dump the jerk, find someone who treats you with respect

Run away ♀️ . Boyfriend’s friend visit in kitchen?

Boyfriend’s behavior raises red flags for commenter (NTA)

Boyfriend hides girlfriend from friends, NTA stands up for herself

Don’t let him hide you in the kitchen.

Stand your ground! You don’t need that kind of disrespect.

Stand your ground and don’t recommend him as a Dr ⚕️

Boyfriend hiding girlfriend is a red flag

Demanding respect is not being an a**hole

Don’t be treated like a tablecloth! ♀️ Stand up for yourself.

Boyfriend’s rude behavior and request to cook is unacceptable

Boyfriend suggests woman belongs in the kitchen during visit. NTA.

Partner’s behavior towards girlfriend is disgusting. NTA.

Stand up for yourself . You deserve better treatment

NTA commenter sees red flags in kitchen seating request

Don’t apologize for his embarrassment. Run, girl, run!

Is he ashamed of her or hiding something?

Dump him/her seems to be the only solution

Boyfriend’s strange behavior raises red flags

Boyfriend hides girlfriend from coworkers, expects her to cook dinner. NTA.

Ex-boyfriend’s rude request backfires, commenter is NTA

9 months in and still hidden in the kitchen? NTA.

Standing up for yourself is never the wrong choice
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Boyfriend’s strange behavior raises suspicions according to NTA comment.

Standing up for herself like a boss! #NotTheAHole

Dump him and move on. You’re not the a**hole.

Respect in relationships, even small conflicts are important.

Boyfriend’s friend asked to make girlfriend sit in kitchen. Commenter says NTA.
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Being asked to wait in the kitchen for an hour? Not cool
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Being hidden in the kitchen and ignored? Not the a**hole.

Girlfriend forced to hide in the kitchen. Shady behavior exposed!

Woman rightfully not the a**hole for not sitting in kitchen
