Daughter-in-law schools know-it-all father-in-law on ancient history – but was she too harsh?

We’ve all had those moments when someone just won’t stop talking about a subject they know nothing about. It’s even more frustrating when that person is a family member! One woman found herself in this exact situation when her father-in-law, who has a habit of being a know-it-all, started discussing ancient history during a Skype dinner. Little did he know, his daughter-in-law is an expert on the subject! But when she corrected him, her significant other wasn’t too pleased. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what happened…

Dinner with the In-Laws ️

The Know-It-All Father-in-Law

An Irritating Habit

The News and Documentary Debater

Keeping the Peace

The Plague of Galen Discussion ️

Father-in-Law’s False Claims

Daughter-in-Law’s Expertise

Correcting the Know-It-All

Father-in-Law’s Surprised Reaction

SO Steps In

SO’s Disapproval

Playing the Dad’s Game

Apologize to Keep the Peace?

Second-Guessing Herself

A History Lesson Showdown ️

This daughter-in-law had enough of her father-in-law’s know-it-all attitude, especially when he started spouting false claims about ancient history – her area of expertise! She corrected him, but her significant other wasn’t thrilled with her approach. Now she’s left wondering if she was too harsh or if she was simply playing her father-in-law’s game. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA! Daughter-in-law schools father-in-law on ancient history and wins.

Empowerment for women speaking up against patronizing behavior. ✌

Daughter-in-law expertly shuts down know-it-all father-in-law on ancient history. NTA.

Polite but firm correction of father-in-law’s wrong opinion. NTA.

Don’t apologize for knowing more than a know-it-all. NTA

Daughter-in-law stands up to know-it-all father-in-law. NTA.

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law – NTA!

Daughter-in-law stands up to sexist father-in-law, comment suggests brass balls.

Female commenter stands up to know-it-all father-in-law.

Mansplaining FIL gets schooled on history, can’t handle the truth. NTA

Expert woman shuts down condescending man, NTA

Don’t apologize to keep the peace. Offer a bone instead

Don’t let a know-it-all in-law ruin your relationship!

Fascinating history lesson earns first award

Daughter-in-law suggests snarky apology to father-in-law’s uninformed opinions

Daughter-in-law takes down know-it-all father-in-law. NTA

Daughter-in-law corrects father-in-law’s misinformation, NTA

Stand your ground and don’t apologize to the know-it-all father-in-law.

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law, partner unsupportive. NTA.

Polite but firm daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law. NTA.

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law – NTA

Don’t apologize for standing your ground against a know-it-all father-in-law

Daughter-in-law shuts down sexist father-in-law in ancient history debate

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law – NTA

When correcting someone, tone is everything ‍

Dealing with a know-it-all FIL: NTA, but don’t waste your breath

Debating the accuracy of historical facts with a know-it-all FIL

Encouraging growth over appeasement in family conflicts

Daughter-in-law stands up to sexist father-in-law and demands apology. ✌

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law, NTA

Dealing with a know-it-all FIL and SO’s unreasonable request. NTA.

Setting the record straight: daughter-in-law schools father-in-law on history.

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law, gets support.

Daughter-in-law stands up to know-it-all father-in-law. NTA

Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law’s incorrect assumptions on Ancient Rome ️

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law on history

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law – NTA!

Don’t apologize for doing nothing wrong to keep the peace

Daughter-in-law shuts down toxic father-in-law’s know-it-all behavior. NTA.

When a know-it-all father-in-law gets schooled, it’s Reddit gold

Daughter-in-law wins argument against know-it-all father-in-law, but was it worth it?

Daughter-in-law stands up to know-it-all father-in-law. NTA.

‍♀️ FIL can’t take what he dishes out, NTA for correcting.

Debating with stubborn people isn’t worth the effort

Daughter-in-law shuts down annoying father-in-law’s know-it-all attitude.

Correcting misinformation and calling out dangerous behavior. NTA wins!

Don’t apologize for knowing what you’re talking about

Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law’s history lesson like a boss

Passionate comment sparks debate, but did it cross a line?

Stand your ground! No need to apologize to know-it-all FIL.

ESH. Commenter points out that both parties were in the wrong.

Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law – no mercy!

You go, girl! Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law’s know-it-all attitude.

Daughter-in-law expertly shuts down patronizing father-in-law.

Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law’s historically inaccurate claim, SO suggests apology

Daughter-in-law shuts down know-it-all father-in-law with sources. NTA.

Stand your ground and don’t apologize for speaking the truth

Stand up for yourself and your relationship #NTA

Embrace your intelligence, don’t dim it for someone else’s ego.

When a wrong answer leads to a volcanic eruption

Daughter-in-law stands her ground against know-it-all father-in-law. #NTA

Standing up to rude in-laws, NTA wins this round.

‍♀️ Daughter-in-law shuts down father-in-law’s ignorance, receives NTA judgment.