We all know family gatherings can be a minefield, but what happens when a long-lost dad tries to reconnect and ends up making wildly inappropriate comments about his son’s deaf girlfriend? This story starts with a birthday party for a 7-year-old niece, but quickly spirals into a heated confrontation. Grab some popcorn, because this family drama is about to unfold!
Dad’s Disappearing Act ♂️

A Sudden Reappearance

The Big Meet-Up

First Impressions Gone Wrong

Inappropriate Comments Continue

Time for a Talk ️

Crossing the Line

Outburst at the Party

Cooling Off Period ❄️

Apologies and Reactions ♂️

Dad’s Cringe-worthy Comments: Who’s in the Wrong? ♂️
So, our protagonist’s dad makes a series of offensive comments about his son’s deaf girlfriend at a family birthday party. After trying to address the issue privately, he finally snaps and yells at his dad in front of everyone. Now, the family is divided, with some thinking the outburst was justified, while others feel it ruined the special day. Was our hero right to stand up for his girlfriend, or should he have kept his cool? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA, but OP’s family is toxic and fixated on sex

Defending girlfriend from inappropriate comments by her father.

Commenter defends OP, calls out sister and mom’s behavior

Defending your deaf girlfriend from creepy jokes makes you NTA

Calling out creepy behavior and standing up for girlfriend.

Mom and sister’s creepy comments about sex life. NTA

Commenter expresses confusion over dad’s insensitive comment.

Family drama at a child’s birthday party. NTA stands up.

Supportive comment: You did the right thing, NTA

You stood up for your girlfriend, NTA

Defending girlfriend at party: NTA, but consider her perspective

A wheelchair user shares their experience with ableism.

NTA stands up for girlfriend, disgusted by mother’s comment
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Setting boundaries with family members. NTA

Defending deaf girlfriend against sexual harassment, family members side with abuser.

Protecting girlfriend from harassment, NTA but avoid contact

Mother’s comment shocks in response to NTA’s vent about father

NTA. Commenter calls out dad’s toxic behavior and mom’s complicity.

Defending girlfriend against ableist dad’s inappropriate comments. NTA.

Ableism disguised as curiosity? Dad’s not alone in ITA behavior.

NTA stands up to invasive father with hilarious response

Commenter calls out inappropriate family behavior at girlfriend’s party
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Writer hilariously calls out family’s inappropriate behavior and assumptions.
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Deafness doesn’t make inappropriate comments okay. NTA.

Deaf girlfriend receives backhanded compliment, NTA calls out family’s ableism.

Supportive comment calls out rude behavior, offers reassurance.

Setting boundaries with family about inappropriate comments at parties.

Defending deaf girlfriend against creepy dad and family.

Shaming creepy behavior: effective deterrent or going too far?
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Deafness doesn’t make you less human. NTA for standing up.

NTA commenter shuts down creepy dad with hilarious imagery

Dad’s behavior called out with a fiery NTA

Fighting ableism with grace

Commenter questions family’s true intentions, supports OP.

Family drama and inappropriate behavior at a birthday party.

NTA defends against father’s hurtful comments with fiery response

Standing up for boundaries and privacy with a touché

Setting boundaries with parents is important. NTA for feeling uncomfortable.

NTA! Family drama? Time to cut them off. ♀️

Commenter defends OP, calls out family’s disgusting behavior

Defending deaf girlfriend from ableist and sexist harassers

Family drama gets weird and disgusting, NTA stands up.

Father sexually harassed deaf girlfriend at child’s party. NTA reaction.

Defending the NTA OP and calling out the family’s ignorance

NTA defends OP against family’s disgusting comments

Comment removed due to violation of rules. Be civil.
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Defending the girlfriend against toxic family members

Family drama: commenter supports OP’s actions against unreasonable family.

Deafness doesn’t define a person. Absurd to think otherwise.

Supportive comment section with heartwarming replies ❤️

Cut ties with disturbed family. NTA.
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NTA, toxic family seeks scraps of affection from gross ex.
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Commenter sympathizes with OP’s family clash

Family dysfunction exposed in NTA comment with serious tone.

Defending girlfriend from sexual harassment. Cut off toxic family members.

Family drama and deadbeat tendencies in NTA comment.

Confused commenter reacts to a controversial statement

Father’s creepy behavior towards girlfriend at party. Don’t leave her. NTA

NTA shuts down rude comment with a perfect response
