Picture this: you’re at a family dinner, wearing a cozy sweatshirt your loving boyfriend got you for your birthday. You’re trying to enjoy the evening, despite having a rocky relationship with your parents due to past abuse and neglect. But then, your mom decides to criticize your boyfriend’s gift in front of everyone. What would you do? Our brave storyteller decided to clap back, and now they’re wondering if they went too far. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!
Low Contact with Parents

Gift-Giving Boyfriend

The Costco Sweatshirt ️

Boyfriend’s Thoughtful Gesture ❤️

Wearing the Sweatshirt to Dinner ️

Mom’s Disapproval

Clapping Back

Awkward Silence

Angry Parents

Second Guessing

Gift Criticism Leads to a Tense Family Dinner
Our storyteller is at a family dinner, wearing a cherished Costco sweatshirt their boyfriend gifted them. When someone compliments the sweatshirt, their mom scoffs and says she wouldn’t stay with a man who gave her a Costco sweatshirt as a gift. Our storyteller, fed up with the criticism, fires back: “Well, I wouldn’t stay with a man who hits my kids, so I guess we have different priorities.” This leads to an awkward silence and angry parents, who demand an apology after everyone else leaves. But our storyteller refuses to apologize. ♀️ Were they in the wrong or just standing their ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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