Dinner Party Drama: Friend’s Girlfriend Mistakenly Labels Guest as Autistic ️

Picture this: You’re invited to a dinner party by a close friend, excited to meet his new girlfriend, Leah. The evening starts off well, with everyone engaging in casual conversation. But then, out of the blue, Leah labels you as autistic. Confusion ensues, but you clarify that you’re not autistic. However, Leah continues to insist on it at every subsequent meeting, treating you differently. The situation escalates at a birthday party, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story, shall we?

A Casual Dinner Party ️

The Unexpected Label ️

The Misunderstanding Unfolds

The Persistent Misconception

The Birthday Party Incident

The Unexpected Gift

The Confrontation

The Tearful Exit

The Aftermath ️

The Unwanted Label and the Birthday Party Blowout

In a series of bizarre events, our quiet dinner guest finds herself repeatedly labeled as autistic by her friend’s girlfriend, Leah. Despite clarifications, Leah continues to insist on it, treating her differently at every meeting. The situation escalates at a birthday party, where Leah includes our protagonist in her gift without consent, leading to a heated confrontation and a tearful exit. While our guest regrets the tears, she stands firm on her stance, leaving us wondering – who really is in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic dinner party saga.

NTA: Girlfriend’s misguided ‘advocacy’ crosses boundaries, treating OP as accessory

Autistic commenter and others express frustration with friend’s girlfriend

Girlfriend’s token bunny act backfires, exposing her true colors

Engaging caption: OP politely corrects friend’s girlfriend’s mistaken autism assumption

NTA, friend’s girlfriend keeps implying OP is autistic despite being told otherwise

NTA. Commenter criticizes friend’s girlfriend for making assumptions about autism and implying that boundaries only matter for those with psychological conditions. Reply highlights the commenter’s confusion about the girlfriend’s reaction to their behavior.

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend wrongly labels guest as autistic ️

“NTA. Accusing people of mental disorders based on stereotypes “

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend wrongly labels guest as autistic ️

NTA, she labels you autistic despite your clear explanations. Offensive behavior!

NTA. Guest’s girlfriend wrongly labels them autistic. Ableist behavior discussed

Weird dinner party drama: Friend’s girlfriend labels guest as autistic ️

Misdiagnosed at a dinner party? NTA, but she needs help! ️

Friend’s silence hurts. Communication is key to resolving misunderstandings.

NTA. Mislabeling someone as autistic can be hurtful and excluding

Don’t play mind reader! NTA shuts down rude assumptions ‍♂️

Savage clapback shuts down girlfriend’s mistaken label

NTA: Guest’s dismissal leads to eventual snapping. Wow… just wow.

NTA. Autistic commenter calls out ableist girlfriend. Awkward mothering behavior.

NTA! Society sucks at recognizing undiagnosed autism. You explained multiple times.

NTA – Lady’s behavior is messed up! Unbelievable!

NTA. Autistic person calls out ableist behavior at dinner party.

NTA: Calling someone autistic? That’s just plain rude

NTA. Horrendously ableist and arrogant. She’s an AH.

NTA. Misdiagnosis by unqualified friend’s girlfriend. Ableist and totally weird.

Outrageous behavior! NTA. Have a calm convo with her

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend wrongly labels you autistic despite your denial.

NTA: Friend’s girlfriend ignores input, embarrasses OP. Disrespectful handling of Autism.

NTA: Autistic person shares their perspective on being misunderstood

Dangerous mislabeling of guest as autistic, highlighting ignorance ‍♂️

NTA. Jake should have shut her down and defended you.

NTA. Kudos to you for keeping your cool during the drama!

“Diagnosing autism requires more than a glance or character traits.”

NTA for hating the word ‘skinship’

Mom defends child with autism, calls out girlfriend’s rudeness. NTA

Turning an insult into a witty comeback. Artistic skills questioned.

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend’s insensitive mistake causes dinner party chaos.

NTA.. Friend’s girlfriend wrongly labels guest as autistic

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend wrongly diagnoses guest, causing repeated embarrassment. Mind her own business.

User defends husband’s suspected autism diagnosis, criticizes girlfriend’s rude comment

NTA. Friend’s girlfriend is rude, offensive, and unhinged

Misunderstood on the autism spectrum: the struggles of being treated differently

NTA: Patience pays off, but 17 times? You’re a**hole-proof!

Autistic commenter defends themselves against ableist assumptions.

NTA. Outing someone’s autism is dangerous and disrespectful

NTA. Autistic person defends themselves and shares preferences.

NTA, labeling someone autistic is just plain weird

Polite attempts to stop her failed, you’re NTA

NTA calls out rude behavior and questions friend’s relationship

Autistic commenter calls out friend’s girlfriend for ableist behavior.

NTA. Don’t play doctor, it’s strange and unnecessary

Curious about friend’s girlfriend’s mistaken autism label? NTA, ask!

NTA: Someone trying to be a champion but sounding like an idiot

NTA: Calling out inappropriate behavior and seeking social points

NTA. Polite until you weren’t. She deserved to be told off.

NTA. Confront her about her ableist behavior and twisted savior complex

Autistic person defends themselves against mistaken label. NTA

NTA. Girlfriend overreacts to mistaken autism label. Drama ensues.

NTA: Friend’s girlfriend wrongly labels guest as autistic. Treatment was dehumanizing.

Stand up for yourself and shut down ignorance!

‍♂️ Awkward misdiagnosis causes uncomfortable dinner party situation. NTA.