We all love a good success story, but what happens when your own partner questions your accomplishments? Meet our 21-year-old heroine, who’s been crushing it academically, only to have her boyfriend make snide comments about her achievements being due to diversity quotas. ♀️ But when she finally snaps back, is she overreacting or standing up for herself? Let’s dive into this drama-filled tale!
Power Couple Goals
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A ‘Joke’ Gone Wrong
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Apologies and More ‘Jokes’
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Enough is Enough!
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Confrontation Time ⚔️
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Objectification and Snapping Back ️
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A Well-Deserved Time Out
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Apologies and Doubts
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Breaking Up
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Missed Opportunities
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A Friend’s Intervention
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Quota for Morons Fulfilled ♀️
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Boyfriend’s ‘Jokes’ Cross the Line
Our heroine, a 21-year-old academic superstar, finds herself constantly belittled by her boyfriend’s ‘jokes’ about her achievements being due to diversity quotas. After multiple confrontations and apologies, she finally snaps back, questioning whether he’s ever benefited from his own gender. Friends say she’s overreacting, but she’s had enough and breaks up with him. But is she being too harsh, or is she standing up for herself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Gender bias in academia questioned. NTA, but red flag raised.
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Boyfriend’s unfunny comments undercut her accomplishments. NTA for reacting.

NTA. Boyfriend’s sexist comments warrant reconsideration of relationship.

Girl’s academic success questioned by sexist and jealous boyfriend. NTA

Congrats on your accomplishments! Dump the insecure, immature boyfriend.

Empowering response to men who downplay women’s accomplishments!

Female student shuts down boyfriend’s sexist comment like a boss

Respect is key in a relationship.

Empowering support for woman owning her accomplishments

Dumping a boyfriend who undermines your accomplishments? NTA

Imposter syndrome in academia for women of color.

Dump the insecure, sexist j*****s You deserve better

Girl receives support after leaving toxic boyfriend ❤️

Calling out sexism and insecurity
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Empowering response to misogynistic boyfriend. You go girl!

NTA defends OP’s academic success and criticizes diversity quotas.

Supportive comment encourages reflection on relationship.

Encouraging comment about finding a supportive partner in academia

Congrats on dropping the dead weight You showed him!

Supportive partner shares their own experience and encourages OP to succeed

Supportive comment, advises to leave unsupportive boyfriend. ❤

NTA and son’s girlfriend have a good teasing relationship

Celebrate your achievements, don’t let anyone minimize them!

Women in male-dominated fields face challenges and deserve recognition

Congrats on the break up, diversity quotas explained

Boyfriend undermines girlfriend’s academic success, she’s not overreacting.

Don’t compromise your success for negativity. You don’t need that!

Sassy response to unsupportive boyfriend

Perfectly savage breakup text. Congrats on your success!
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Failed relationship aspirations met with sarcastic humor

Don’t settle for less! Girl dumps unsupportive boyfriend

Supportive comment with empowering message for girl’s academic success.

Empowering response to unsupportive boyfriend

Dumping a narcissist abuser: NTA, good riddance

Girl’s academic success celebrated, toxic boyfriend called out

Don’t waste time on educated morons. NTA!

Dump the misogynistic boyfriend and pursue your potential. NTA

Supportive comment on toxic relationship.

Dumping the boyfriend: 1, Toxicity: 0
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Encouraging comment motivates academic success

Supportive comment applauds academic success and personal standards
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Encouraging comment for girl’s success

Debate on affirmative action in academic success.
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A relatable comment about cringe-worthy pick-up lines

NTA. Commenter shuts down boyfriend’s diversity argument with facts.
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NTA shuts down boyfriend’s comment on diversity hires with facts

Congrats on standing up for yourself and being a badass

NTA comment calls out narcissism in a satisfying clapback

Choose your partner wisely to avoid ending up with an a**hole

Empathetic commenter supports girl’s academic success and actions.

Male PhD student shuts down sexist hiring claims.

Heartwarming tribute to the influential women in the commenter’s life ❤️

User shuts down toxic relationship goals with sass

Encouraging comment on academic success, inspiring

Supportive comment applauds OP for leaving sexist boyfriend

Dump the boyfriend, keep the self-respect.

Celebrate your achievements! Don’t let anyone bring you down.

Heartwarming comment supporting girl’s academic success
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Life is too short to deal with unsupportive partners. ❤

Ex-boyfriend gaslit her academic success. Glad she broke up
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Girl works hard, boyfriend makes jokes, NTA drops him
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Quota for morons fulfilled, quote of the month wins!

Heartwarming comment inspires admiration for the writer ❤

Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Diply Social Team