We’ve all had our fair share of embarrassing moments, but this one takes the cake! A girl visiting her boyfriend’s parents’ house found herself in a tricky situation. Struggling with diarrhea and trying to be discreet, she decided to light a match to mask the smell. Little did she know, her attempt at discretion would lead to a chaotic night and an angry lecture from her boyfriend’s dad!
The Strict Dad and the Diarrhea Dilemma

No More Essential Oils

Mom’s Match Solution ️

The Night of Chaos

House Fire Panic!

The Match Revelation

Dad’s Furious Lecture

Boyfriend’s Disappointment

Feeling Uncomfortable

Questioning Her Actions

Match-Lighting Mayhem: Who’s to Blame? ♀️
So, our protagonist found herself in a pickle: dealing with diarrhea at her boyfriend’s parents’ house, and trying to be discreet about it. Her mom suggested using matches to mask the smell, and it seemed like a great idea… until her boyfriend’s dad mistook the smell of a burnt match for a house fire! Chaos ensued, and both the dad and boyfriend lectured her for her actions. Now, she’s left feeling uncomfortable and questioning if she’s in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this fiery situation…
Stressful environment, volatile father, and food safety issues

NTA. Her body is telling her something’s wrong, but dad’s nosy.

“NTA. Wrapping a match in tinfoil won’t start a fire. Stay away! “

Embrace the stink and let it waft, they deserve it!

NTA: Boyfriend’s dad is terrifying, but boyfriend lecturing? Dump them!

NTA, concern over illness after being polite. Food safety issues.

NTA for lighting a match after a bathroom incident. Boyfriend’s dad overreacted.

Diarrhea at the in-laws? Been there, done that!

NTA for lighting a match, but how do I approach this?

Comment and replies discuss possible signs of abusive upbringing

Boyfriend lacks sympathy for embarrassing diarrhea episode. NTA!
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NTA, Boyfriend’s family’s unsafe food handling is making her sick!

OP defends lighting a match indoors, sparks debate with commenters.

NTA, overreaction from everyone else, they should’ve handled better

Admit your diarrhea, let dad smell it, prioritize yourself!

Break up with him! You’re not the a**hole.

NTA. BF’s dad needs a mental health check-in

Dump the boyfriend!

NTA : Boyfriend’s family is terrible, he doesn’t stand up for you.

BF’s Dad can’t handle smells, NTA for lighting match

Bizarre family dynamics and controlling dad, NTA for leaving.

Boyfriend’s dad is aggressive and weird. NTA for managing consequences

OP’s BF is a disaster waiting to happen! Save yourself!

NTA: Boyfriend’s dad’s extreme paranoia raises red flags

They’re intentionally making you sick? Run!
