A woman was having dinner with her fiancé and his parents, his dad made a sexist comment that made her very mad. But instead of addressing it, her fiancé laughed it off. She talked to him about it later, but he dismissed it as his dad’s sense of humor. Is she overreacting? She turned to Reddit to seek advice about the situation .
Cooked dinner, but fiancé’s dad made sexist comment. AITA?

Ignoring sexist comments is not the solution. Hear her story.

Fiancé’s dad makes sexist comment during dinner. AITA for getting mad?

Navigating family dynamics can be tough.

Fiancé’s reaction to dad’s sexist comment raises eyebrows

Fiancé laughs off sexist comment, AITA for getting mad?

Is it okay to brush off sexist remarks as jokes?

A mistake in identification leads to a sexist comment.

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Sexist comment at dinner. AITA for getting mad?
A couple invited their fiancé’s parents over for dinner. During the meal, the fiancé’s father made a sexist comment about women needing to feel threatened to reach their full potential. The fiancé laughed it off, but the OP was furious. After the parents left, the OP confronted their fiancé, who dismissed it as a joke.
The OP is wondering if they are overreacting. Read on to see what people think about this situation .
Agreeing that OP is not the a**hole, simple and clear.

Supporting NTA’s stance against sexism in a family setting

Standing up for oneself is important. NTA.
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Red flags in the relationship

Warning of potential harm in toxic relationship

Married man’s advice: GTFO now.

Stand up for yourself! Don’t settle for sexist behavior.

Don’t marry into a ‘man-do-as-I-say’ relationship. Run!

Don’t tolerate sexism, even if it’s disguised as a joke ♀️

Consider this a blessing, break it off now

Commenter advises reconsidering relationship after sexist comment goes unchecked.

Savage response to a sexist dad.

Commenter advises OP to end engagement due to fiance’s lack of action.

Speak up for yourself and set boundaries, NTA
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NTA, run for the hills from that sexist red flag

Red flag alert! NTA commenter advises breaking up.

NTA shuts down sexist comment with a savage clapback

Red flag alert! Think twice before marrying him. What does he mean?

Fiancé’s tolerance of dad’s misogyny raises red flags.

Fiancé’s dad and fiancé imply you should be threatened to be a better spouse. NTA, get out fast
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Supportive comment against sexism, urging to reconsider relationship

Powerful response to sexist comment during family dinner.

Is the fiancé’s dad’s behavior a red flag?

OP’s fiancé may treat them the same way as his sexist dad

Red flags in the relationship, NTA for getting mad

Fiancé dismisses sexism, hints at bait-and-switch. NTA.
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Red flag alert: Think twice before marrying him

Think twice before marrying someone who tolerates sexism.

Break off the engagement and run ♀️

Don’t ignore the red flags! NTA for being upset.

Commenter urges OP to leave relationship due to terrifying behavior

Partner’s family has major red flags, get out now

Partner’s dismissive behavior towards sexist comment raises red flags.

Encouraging comment, but unclear context. ♂️

Misogynistic fiancé’s family, NTA for being upset

Standing up against a sexist family. NTA!
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Re-thinking marriage after sexist comment. NTA

Warning to break off toxic relationship with sexist fiancé

Supportive response to a difficult situation. You’re not the a**hole.

Sassy NTA shuts down sexist comment with kitchen humor

Don’t settle for less You deserve someone who respects you

Stand up for yourself, don’t marry into sexism

Escape the sexist dad and find a better match ♀️

Commenter sees red flag in fiancé’s reaction to sexist joke

Put the wedding on hold & get counseling. ♀️ ♂️

Support for calling out sexist behavior.

A haunting glimpse into a potentially sexist future

Don’t marry into a sexist family.

Fiancé’s red flags? OP shares NTA experience

Demanding an explanation for sexist ‘jokes’ before running away ♀️

Don’t settle for a partner who tolerates sexism. ♀️

Encouraging response to NTA comment. Run, sweetheart! ❤️
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Red flags everywhere! NTA for considering running.

Red flag alert! NTA for being mad at sexist remark.

Commenter thinks OP is in the wrong,

Fiancé’s gaslighting response to NTA comment is a red flag

Fiancé’s dad’s sexist comment raises red flags for future relationship

Guests criticize OP’s service, fiancé laughs at sexist joke. NTA.

A brief but powerful agreement with the comment.

Stepping up against sexism: why laughing it off isn’t enough

Fiancé’s dad makes sexist comment, fiancé laughs it off. NTA stands up.

Standing up for yourself is never the wrong move

Fiancé’s dad made a sexist comment about son, NTA for being upset

NTA! Commenter fears for fiancé’s future with sexist father-in-law

Reconsidering the in-laws, NTA for standing up for yourself.

Red flag alert! NTA should reconsider their relationship
