In an era where tradition often collides with modern values, one man found himself in the crossfire of a family feud. After his sister’s boyfriend sought his ‘permission’ to propose, he responded with a firm ‘no.’ Not because he disapproved, but because he believed his sister, a successful, independent woman, didn’t need anyone’s permission to get married. Little did he know, his well-intentioned response would ignite a firestorm of controversy within his family.
The Unexpected Email
A Firm Response
Engagement Announcement
Tradition vs. Modernity ️
The Selective Request
The Independent Sister
Family Fallout
Caught in the Crossfire of Tradition and Independence!
Our protagonist, a man who values his sister’s independence, found himself in the midst of a family feud after refusing to ‘give permission’ for her boyfriend to propose. Despite his good intentions, his response sparked outrage among his family members, who accused him of breaking tradition. Now, with his sister, mother, and other sister all furious at him, he’s left questioning his actions. Was he wrong for standing up for his sister’s independence, or is his family clinging too tightly to outdated traditions? Let’s dive into the internet’s responses to this dramatic situation!
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“NTA. If they wanted you to follow a script, they should have given you the script.”
♂️ Guy’s internalized misogyny sparks family feud over sister’s proposal! ♀️
NTA’s gracious reply sparks family feud!
Awkward proposal over email sparks family feud! NTA for declining.
NTA. The peepee factor in marriage proposals sparks family feud!
NTA. Tradition sucks! Your answer was valid.
“Misogyny, archaic customs and general weirdness aside: How can this be interpreted as anything but your agreement? In other words, you did give your permission.” ♀️
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NTA. Sister’s boyfriend doesn’t need permission. Relationship over.
NTA. Sister’s proposal sparks family feud, but everyone settled down.
Engaging tradition sparks heated debate among commenters!
NTA. Tradition vs. Equality: Sparks family feud!
NTA. Your response was spot on and empowering!
Little brother defends sister’s proposal, sparks family feud!
NTA. Giving your blessing is enough
NTA. Challenging patriarchal traditions sparks fiery family feud!
Breaking tradition and supporting sister’s happiness!
NTA. Ignore everyone. It’s weird that he asked you!
NTA. Blessing given, expectations unreasonable. Family feud sparked!
Confused commenter wonders why people are mad at NTA.
Tradition of asking father’s permission to marry is outdated. NTA.
Sibling surprise proposal snafu sparks family feud! NTA ♂️
“NTA. Perfect response! Strange expectations from mum and sisters. “
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NTA – Love shouldn’t require permission, it’s about happiness and support!
Respecting sister’s autonomy in marriage. No room for patriarchy!
Sibling feud over proposal permission sparks fiery debate!
NTA. Breaking archaic traditions, sister doesn’t need permission to marry!
NTA – Sister’s proposal, family feud. Permission vs. happiness clash!
Sibling love and independence! NTA for standing your ground!
Powerful sister’s proposal declined, sparking family feud!
Sibling love and independence triumphs! NTA, your response was perfect!
NTA. Personal preference sparks family feud. Stay in Canada!
Family feud erupts as brother declines sister’s proposal.
NTA: Can’t give permission to a stranger! Ask someone who knows him!
Sexist tradition sparks defensive family feud. NTA stands strong!
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NTA: Love should be about personal choice, not family interference!
Breaking tradition: Challenging gender roles in wedding proposals!
NTA: Untraditional proposal sparks family feud and contact-sharing controversy!
Sibling refuses to ‘give permission’ for sister’s proposal, sparks feud!
Sister’s proposal sparks family feud! NTA for declining permission.
NTA – He’s got some explaining to do!
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NTA. Sister’s proposal lacked communication and consideration. You did right!
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NTA. Father’s supportive response to husband’s permission request surprises OP
Breaking tradition: NTA rejects proposal, sparks family feud!
NTA – Brother refuses sister’s proposal, causing family feud!
Dad’s still salty about husband not asking for permission
NTA. Stand your ground and expose the antiquated tradition!
NTA. You handled it well. Let her make her choices.
Engaging comment highlighting the tradition’s misogynistic undertones and supporting the sister’s independence!
Breaking gender roles and standing up for your sister!
Passionate response to traditional proposal, sparks heated debate!
Empowering women! Brother supports sister’s independence. Well done!
NTA: Family stuck in the past, you responded perfectly!
NTA. Sister deserves to know what she’s getting into!
NTA! What a weird thing for him to do
Empowering women: Refusing to treat women like property!
“NTA. Rejecting a proposal isn’t always about saying ‘no’.”
Stand up against outdated views! You’re not the a**hole!
Dumping a guy who views you as property?
“NTA, rejecting outdated proposal tradition! “
NTA. Tradition is outdated and needs to be challenged!
Autonomy over proposals sparks family feud! Disappointing and misogynistic.
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NTA. Mother’s opinion matters in family proposals!
NTA You made the right call!
Sibling’s proposal denied! Family feud erupts over match-making traditions.
Breaking tradition and sparking family feud! NTA
Challenging outdated traditions: NTA stands up against chauvinism! ✊
Breaking gender norms! Let women decide without asking for ‘permission’
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NTA. Tradition is outdated. Women can make their own decisions.
NTA. Huge red flag! Women are not property, we choose partners!
Challenging outdated traditions sparks a fiery family feud!
Sibling rivalry over proposal permissions?
Family feud erupts over proposal tradition, sparks NTA comment
Sister’s proposal sparks family feud! NTA shuts down salary argument.
Commenter finds proposal situation excessively weird and questions groom’s existence
