Man Bans Girlfriend’s Mom from Seeing Their Child: Justified or Too Harsh?

We all know that relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to dealing with in-laws. But what happens when your partner’s family crosses the line? One man found himself in this situation when his girlfriend’s mother and sister made some outrageous comments about her weight gain during pregnancy. He couldn’t take it anymore and snapped at dinner, telling them they were unfit to see his child and that he wouldn’t want to see them ever again. Did he go too far, or was he just standing up for his girlfriend? Let’s dive into the story.

The Girlfriend’s Family Situation

The Problematic Mother-in-Law

Cutting Contact

The Dinner Invitation ️

Giving In to the Invitation

The Fancy Dinner

Apologies and Offers of Support

The Conversation Takes a Turn

Insults and Secrets

The Request for Silence

The Dramatic Exit ‍♂️

The Angry Response

The Aftermath

Ella’s Thoughts ‍♀️

Was He Right to Stand Up for His Girlfriend?

So, after a fancy dinner filled with apologies, offers of support, and some seriously rude comments about his pregnant girlfriend, this man decided he’d had enough. He stood up for his girlfriend and told her family they were unfit to see their child. While some might argue he was too harsh, others might say he was simply protecting his partner from their toxic behavior. What do you think? Did he go too far, or was he right to draw the line? Let’s see what people have to say about this explosive situation…

NTA. Ella’s family invited *you* to a swanky dinner, expected you to cover everyone’s tab, and had zero backup plan for if you declined? Never mind the insulting Ella behind her back drama; that alone makes them the assholes.

NTA for not paying for posh dinner after being invited.

Cutting off toxic in-laws for baby’s safety. NTA

Protective father-to-be stands up to toxic in-laws.

Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA for protecting partner.

NTA stands up for girlfriend against rude in-laws.

Not the a**hole, in-laws toxic af.

NTA stands up to toxic family dynamics. Supportive subreddit recommended.

User defends man’s decision to ban MIL from seeing child.

NTA stands up for partner and child, concerns over family’s intentions

NTA shuts down girlfriend’s family drama like a boss

Commenter receives mixed reactions for supporting ban on grandma ‍♀️

NTA stands up against toxic in-laws at dinner

NTA! Congrats on the child. MIL’s behavior is inexcusable

Defending partner’s decision justified, but should involve Ella’s input

NTA for setting boundaries with manipulative family!

NTA. Protecting Ella and future child from toxic maternal family

Suggests telling SO the truth and fighting fire with fire

NTA. Commenter empathizes with the girlfriend’s perspective but supports OP’s decision.

NTA stands up for girlfriend and child, tells off toxic family.

NTA for banning girlfriend’s mom from seeing their child

Cutting off toxic family members: NTA or ESH? ‍♀️

Protecting family first Second chance failed

NTA stands firm against toxic in-laws. Family drama ensues.

NTA – Father has more rights than MIL, who sounds awful

Supporting Ella and calling out toxic behavior.

Toxic dinner invitation, NTA for not letting girlfriend’s mom visit

Redditors praise OP for protecting family from toxic grandmother.

Protecting Ella and seeking counseling: NTA’s responsible approach

Cutting out toxic family members is necessary for a healthy life

Standing up to bullies, NTA.

Boyfriend refuses to pay for entitled family member’s meals

Defending loved ones against disrespect. NTA wins this round!

NTA calls out entitled behavior at the dinner table

Paying for an expensive dinner but no say? NTA wins.

Commenter criticizes decision-making and behavior of parent in question.

User suggests ESH in girlfriend’s mom ban situation.

Defending girlfriend’s honor earns NTA commenter a standing ovation

NTA but unclear if Ella knows. Hater-ade will eventually fade.

Family drama and sweet justice at dinner

NTA. Grandparents made rude comments, not trustworthy around child.

Encouraging support for standing up against toxic family members

Cutting toxic people out of your life

NTA stands up to entitled in-laws, sparks discussion.

Communication is key in any relationship

Partner’s family fat-shamed her and expected her to pay? NTA

Cutting off toxic family members: necessary but not easy

Toxic family? Cut them out! NTA takes a stand.

Protecting family from toxic relatives: NTA OP

Standing up for partner’s boundaries, NTA wins approval.

Supportive comment offering advice and empathy for pregnant girlfriend’s situation.

NTA and a great partner. Congrats on your growing family!

Grandma’s manners weren’t enough to see the grandchild

OP is NTA, needs counseling, parenting classes & legal protection

Abuse normalized: commenter justifies NTA’s actions against girlfriend’s mom.

Grandma banned from seeing grandchild. Commenter says NTA, justified.

Protecting your child from abuse is top priority. NTA

NTA. Congrats OP

Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with toxic family members.

Supporting girlfriend in setting boundaries with toxic family.

Commenter praised for being NTA.

Standing up for girlfriend against toxic family, NTA wins!

Supportive comment receives no backlash.

Cutting ties? ‍♂️

Protecting family or overreacting? NTA shuts down in-laws

Cutting toxic family ties.

Father defends banning girlfriend’s mom from child’s life. NTA

NTA shuts down manipulative in-laws.

Commenter supports OP and advises to tell girlfriend the truth

NTA – No drama with this comment and its lonely replies

Short and sweet, commenter believes NTA (not the a**hole)

NTA. Hilarious how they expect free food while criticizing GF’s eating.

NTA. Congrats! They just want access to the baby

Supportive comment on abusive situation with intriguing theory.

Body-shaming comments lead to grandma’s ban. NTA.

NTA shuts down unacceptable behavior with a mic drop

Supportive comment on OP’s actions against abusive mother-in-law.

NTA comment receives no replies. Short and sweet.

Protecting your child from toxic family members #NTA