GF’s Thanksgiving Soccer Clash with Boyfriend’s Mom ⚽

Meet Anna, a 22-year-old Portuguese-American who loves soccer and cooking. She’s been dating her boyfriend for four years, and they recently moved in together. This year, Anna wanted to host a special Thanksgiving dinner for both of their families, complete with traditional Portuguese and American dishes. But there was one small problem: Anna’s boyfriend’s mom is a staunch ‘no electronics on Thanksgiving’ kind of person, and Anna wanted to watch a soccer match on the big day. Despite being warned about his mom’s pickiness, Anna went ahead with her plans, hoping to bring everyone together. But things didn’t go quite as planned… ⚽

Anna’s Thanksgiving Vision

The Promise to Mom

Anna’s Culinary Skills ️

Family Gathering

Soccer and Tensions ⚽

Dad’s Love for Portuguese Food

Mom’s Passive-Aggressiveness

The Circus Comment

Awkward Silence

Uncomfortable Dinner ️

The Boyfriend’s Mistake

The Argument

Trying to Talk ️

A Thanksgiving to Remember…or Forget? ⚽ ‍♂️

Anna’s Thanksgiving dinner was a mix of joy, laughter, and tension. While her amazing cooking skills brought most of the family together, her boyfriend’s mom couldn’t get past the soccer match playing on TV. The evening took a turn for the worse when mom made a snide remark, comparing the lively dinner to a circus. Though Anna’s boyfriend warned her about his mom’s pickiness, he didn’t stand up for her when it mattered most. Now, their relationship is strained, and Anna is left feeling disappointed and hurt. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

A scathing YTA comment with no room for excuses

Boyfriend’s lack of support for girlfriend leads to YTA judgement.

YTA for not defending your girlfriend against your rude mother

Boyfriend’s mom was rude, YTA for not standing up for GF

Mom throws tantrum at Thanksgiving, YTA for siding with her ‍♂️

User calls out OP for not supporting their partner.

Harsh comment calling out OP’s behavior. No replies.

OP’s failure to stand up for GF caused tension. YTA.

GF’s Thanksgiving efforts unappreciated by rude boyfriend’s mother. YTA.

Defending cultural expression at family gatherings. YTA called out.

OP called out for not adjusting mother’s attitude. YTA

Being defensive instead of attacking could’ve saved the day

OP is called out for not defending girlfriend against rude mom.

GF’s boyfriend’s mom is TA for making Thanksgiving awkward

YTA for not defending your GF and blaming her instead

Harsh comment calling out OP’s behavior and supporting Anna.

Harsh judgment on defending mom over girlfriend’s feelings

Don’t be a bystander, apologize and rebuild the trust

YTA. You minimized your GF’s feelings and need to grow up

Don’t let your mom ruin your relationship

Defend your partner in their own home. YTA.

Defend your girlfriend and stand up to your rude mother. YTA.

Defending your partner is important in a relationship

Expecting bad behavior without consequences is like expecting a thief to steal. YTA.

GF’s mom ruins Thanksgiving soccer game, OP called out for disrespect

Fiery comment calls out boyfriend for not standing up to mom

Defend your partner against microaggressions, not just warn them. YTA.

Boyfriend’s mom ruins Thanksgiving soccer game, he’s the a**hole.

Mom’s rude comment makes YTA, owes GF an apology

Setting boundaries with mom to save relationship with GF

User calls out OP for not defending GF against mother’s behavior.

GF’s Thanksgiving clash with BF’s mom. YTA gets roasted.

GF hosts amazing Thanksgiving, BF’s mom ruins it. YTA for not defending.

User calls out OP for not defending their girlfriend.

Stand up for your girlfriend and grow a backbone.

GF’s Thanksgiving soccer game caused drama with boyfriend’s mom ⚽

Don’t let past behavior justify present rudeness. YTA

YTA comment calls out disrespectful behavior towards partner.

User calls out boyfriend for not standing up to rude mother. YTA.

User calls out OP for not standing up for girlfriend

User thinks OP’s mom was rude and disrespectful on Thanksgiving.

User calls out OP for not standing up for GF.

User calls out OP’s momma’s boy behavior, advises to stand up

Boyfriend’s failure to stand up to mom, YTA. Do better

Harsh criticism of OP’s behavior towards his girlfriend.

User calls out OP for not defending girlfriend, harshly judged.

Mom was rude, OP did nothing, YTA, GF deserves apology

OP is called out for not defending their girlfriend. ⚽

User defends girlfriend and calls out boyfriend’s mom’s behavior

Cut the apron strings or lose Anna and her family

Boyfriend is the a**hole for not standing up for his girlfriend

OP receives judgement for not apologizing to girlfriend’s mom.

Set house rules, cut cord, and remove stick from in-law’s ass.

Savage reply to a soccer vs football argument.

GF’s culture mocked by BF’s mom, he didn’t defend. YTA.

A commenter thinks the boyfriend is an entitled momma’s boy ‍♂️

Don’t let your mom ruin your relationship . Be a partner, not a momma’s boy.

YTA for letting your mother ruin Thanksgiving. Apologize to Anna. ⚽

User calls out OP for not defending girlfriend against rude mother.

Apologize to Anna and buy flowers for your overwhelmed girlfriend

GF’s Thanksgiving ruined by boyfriend’s mom, he didn’t stand up. YTA

Defend your partner and shut down disrespectful behavior. #NTA

Mama’s boy fails to stand up for girlfriend. YTA confirmed.

Defending girlfriend’s cultural frivolity and loudness, criticizing mother’s behavior.

Supportive comment in Portuguese with a dash of humor

OP’s mom was rude and xenophobic, YTA for not defending GF

Mom ruins Thanksgiving soccer game, OP defends controlling behavior. YTA.

User calls out boyfriend for defending his rude mom. YTA

User defends GF’s right to watch football on Thanksgiving

YTA’s mom was rude, apologize to GF and her family

User calls out boyfriend for not standing up to his mom. YTA

Defend your girlfriend or lose her

User calls out boyfriend’s mom for rude behavior, advises setting boundaries.

Partner’s mom ruined Thanksgiving, YTA for not seeing her point

Relationship handbook needed for OP’s ‘I told you so’ moment

OP’s mom was out of line and insulting, YTA.

User calls out OP’s mom for being entitled and disrespectful

OP called out for not handling conflict with grace ‍♀️