We’ve all heard of messy divorces, but what happens when the blame game goes too far? One person’s birthday dinner turned into a dramatic showdown when their brother couldn’t stop complaining about his failed marriage. The brother, who recently got divorced, spent the entire night being negative and even made a snide comment about their waitress’s engagement ring. But was he really the victim in his marriage, or was he just refusing to accept responsibility? Let’s dive into the story…
A Birthday Dinner Gone Wrong

Trying to Be Supportive

Negativity Takes Over

The Waitress’s Engagement Ring

Brother’s Wild Accusation

The Backstory: Childless by Choice

Hoping She’d Change Her Mind

The Divorce: Pressured for Kids ♀️

Failed Attempt to Change Divorce Grounds

Brother’s Bitterness Grows

Trying to Be a Supportive Brother

No Apologies Here ♂️

Months of Complaining

Doing What They Can

The Final Question: Who’s the TA?

Divorce Drama: Brother’s Bitterness Boils Over
So, after months of trying to be supportive, our protagonist finally snapped at their brother for his constant negativity and refusal to accept responsibility for his failed marriage. The brother, who thought his wife would change her mind about not wanting kids, now blames her for everything. But is an apology really warranted here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Spot-on analysis of bitter brother who crafts his own narrative

OP defends ex-SIL who was sterilized, brother blames her for divorce

Ex’s exasperation with brother’s entitlement sparks fiery thread

Commenter calls out OP’s support for brother’s unacceptable behavior

NTA. Being on the same page about children is vital

Brother blames everyone but himself for divorce. NTA comment.

Brother’s divorce blamed on truth-telling, not wasting time

Commenter calls out toxic mindset and potential incel behavior

Toxic brother gaslights everyone, poor wife upfront. NTA.

Brother lied about life goals, blames others for divorce. NTA

Supportive comment calls out brother’s denial after divorce. NTA.

Brother gets called out for AH behavior on OP’s birthday

Discussing deal breakers before marriage is important

Empowered individual stands up for their right to choose

Commenter praises ex-wife for leaving abusive husband.

Let him stew in his own bitterness . #NTA

Commenter sympathizes with divorcee and slams manipulative ex-husband.

Commenter suggests therapy for brother, gets NTA approval

Setting boundaries with an obnoxious brother during his divorce.

Divorce blame game: Commenter says brother at fault

NTA comment delivers hard truth to divorce-blaming brother

Giving a reality check to a blaming brother. #NTA

NTA shuts down bitter brother’s lies about his divorce.
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Don’t assume someone will change their mind and waste their time

Finally someone stands up to the brother’s nonsense.

NTA calls out husband’s lies and toxic mindset for failed marriage

Woman’s commitment to childfree lifestyle praised with NTA verdict

Heartbreaking betrayal: Woman’s worst nightmare comes true.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out brother’s r**e behavior.

Brother lied to ex, blames others for divorce. NTA, OP.

Commenter supports OP and calls for brother’s reality check

Standing up to toxic behavior: NTA comment shuts down entitlement

Brother’s divorce claim on false grounds backfires. NTA.

Clear judgement, no drama. NTA comment is a winner

Clear judgement!

Commenter sympathizes with OP and throws shade at brother

Clear judgement. No further explanation needed.
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Commenter not at fault for divorce

Brother blamed everyone for divorce, comment says NTA.

Truth hurts: NTA commenter calls out brother for bubble living

Standing up for your beliefs and boundaries. NTA

Brother’s selfishness caused divorce, NTA for setting boundaries
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Truth hurts, but NTA comment stands strong

NTA comment shuts down brother’s divorce blame game

Ex-SIL made the right choice. Having kids needs 100% commitment.

Hilarious response to a lighthearted comment

Childless vs Childfree debate in NTA comment section

Brother’s bad character leads to divorce, needs therapy or books

Brother claims fraud after wife has tubes tied. NTA shuts him down.

Commenter claims innocence amidst family drama ♂️

Financially dependent husband blamed wife for divorce. NTA.

Standing up to a r**e brother on your birthday

Breaking the silence: Men need to call out each other

Commenter calls out brother’s negativity with a humorous emoji.

Birthday dinner ruined by insensitive brother. NTA.

Commenter not at fault, drama likely from brother’s behavior ♂️

Commenter calls out brother’s behavior in divorce, no sugarcoating

Empathetic comment supports OP’s decision, NTA

Commenter calls out self-centered behavior and harassment post-divorce.

NTA. Others are not entitled to your grief. Life goes on

Toxic views on women? ‘Manosphere’ vibes. You’re NTA.

Pressuring someone to have kids is never okay

NTA comment suggests brother should have respected ex-wife’s choices

Calling out lying manipulators, NTA stands up for honesty

Brave brother stands up to entitled sibling. NTA

Supportive comment receives no replies, but deserves appreciation

Commenter defends ex, calls out brother’s behavior with sarcasm
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Support for calling out delusional behavior and protecting women

NTA, brother ruined birthday and marriage. Truthful > lies

Brother’s selfishness leads to divorce. Ex made the right choice!

Waitress’s fake ring strategy to avoid creeps applauded

Last Updated on June 15, 2023 by Diply Social Team