Picture this: your neighbors are a loving couple with a big family, and you all get along just fine. But one day, your boyfriend decides to insult them for having 7 kids, leaving you to pick up the pieces. That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who now finds herself in a dilemma. Should she demand an apology from her boyfriend, or let it slide? Read on to find out how this dramatic situation unfolds!
Meet the Neighbors
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Big Family, No Problem
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Financially Stable
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A Happy, Loving Family
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Close Neighbors
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Mutual Childcare
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Boyfriend’s Opinion
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Defending the Neighbors
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The Insult
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Crossing the Line
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Damage Control
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Mortifying Moment
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The Apology Standoff
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Refusing to Apologize
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Not Accepting His Excuse
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Accusations Fly
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The Apology Showdown: Who’s Right?
So, here’s the situation: a woman’s boyfriend insulted her neighbors for having 7 kids, and now she’s demanding an apology. But he’s refusing, claiming he was just joking and that his comment wasn’t incorrect. She doesn’t want him coming over if there’s a chance he’ll run into the offended neighbors, but he’s accusing her of being unreasonable and controlling. Who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heated situation…
Boyfriend insults neighbors for having 7 kids NTA commenters agree

Commenter corrects name error and calls out boyfriend’s rude behavior

“I was joking” is never a joke. Stick to your guns.

Boyfriend needs to reassess his opinions and behavior

Environmental scientist disapproves of 7 kids, but NTA for insulting.

Mom defends large family after boyfriend’s rude comment

Commenter defends friends with 7 kids, calls out boyfriend’s rude behavior.

Immature boyfriend insults neighbors, commenter supports NTA verdict.
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NTA comment encourages apology for insulting neighbors’ 7 kids

NTA, but he’s a jerk . Don’t apologize for him, call him out.

NTA agrees, boyfriend needs to apologize for immature insult

NTA commenter defends large family, calls boyfriend an a**hole.

Support for standing up to boyfriend’s inappropriate behavior

BF insults neighbors, GF’s friend thinks he’s childish. NTA.

NTA commenter acknowledges overpopulation concerns, suggests apology for insulting neighbors.

NTA commenter calls out boyfriend for insulting neighbors’ family size.

BF’s arrogance called out in NTA comment section

Debating the ethics of having 7 kids and insulting neighbors

Stand up for your neighbors and don’t apologize for your boyfriend

Debating family size and manners, YTA or NAH?

Commenter sympathizes with boyfriend’s issues, but calls out his behavior.

NTA commenter calls out toxic behavior and hypocrisy

Commenters hilariously point out author’s name mix-up

Agreeing with opinion but not with insulting neighbors

Insensitive boyfriend gets called out for insulting neighbors’ family size

Be the bigger person, apologize for hurting others’ feelings
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Friend supports NTA who insulted neighbors for having 7 kids

Boyfriend insults neighbors for having 7 kids. Commenter advises to break up.

Choosing not to spend time with intolerant boyfriend. NTA

Politeness prevails: NTA for wanting apology from rude boyfriend

Commenter calls out YTA for insulting large family

Insulting neighbors for having 7 kids: Not cool, dude

NTA defends large family, calls out boyfriend’s nosiness

Boyfriend’s rude comments jeopardize relationships. NTA for reconsidering.
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Boyfriend insults neighbors for having 7 kids, girlfriend stands up.

Insulting friend’s family? Not cool. Boyfriend needs to apologize

NTA thinks 7 kids is excessive, but boyfriend is TA
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Morally unjustifiable to have 7 kids, but insults are unnecessary

Short and controversial.
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Dump the judgmental boyfriend and find a better man

Setting boundaries with insensitive partner.

Boyfriend’s ‘jokes’ could escalate to emotional abuse. NTA. Run.

NTA. Boyfriend needs to learn basic politeness

Partner causes chaos and leaves you to deal with it

Savage comment, but true. ♀️ Time to dump him.

Insult disguised as joke? NTA, but bf is. Awkward if pregnant ♀️

Savage NTA comment about boyfriend’s mom’s large family

Boyfriend gets called out for childish behavior.

Clear-cut NTA with no need for explanation

Dating a jerk? Don’t apologize for his rude behavior.

Boyfriend’s judgmental behavior raises red flags for OP’s relationship
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NTA. Boyfriend needs to apologize for insulting friends’ family size

Dump the judgmental a**hole. NTA for standing up.

Partner’s insulting behavior raises red flags. NTA commenter offers support.

Dump the disrespectful partner with outdated values

Tactful NTA comment on not insulting others’ life situations

Overpopulation debate leads to passive-aggressive neighborly insult. ESH.

Polite insult still an insult. No offence doesn’t excuse rudeness.
