Imagine being at a family dinner, where instead of enjoying the food and company, you’re forced to defend your wife’s eating disorder against relentless criticism. That’s exactly what happened to a 28-year-old man, whose 23-year-old wife is battling an eating disorder. The couple found themselves in the line of fire at a family dinner, with the wife’s eating habits becoming the main course of discussion. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Battle Against Eating Disorder ️

The Picky Eater Dilemma

The Family Dinner Invite

The Unwanted Advice ️

The Accusation and the Retaliation

The Aftermath ️

Family Reactions

The Self-Doubt

The Dinner Drama: A Tale of Conflict, Hypocrisy, and Defense ️
This man found himself in a whirlwind of conflict during a family dinner. His wife’s eating disorder became the subject of harsh criticism, with the sister-in-law accusing him of ‘babysitting’ his wife. In a heated moment, he retaliated, pointing out her own child’s obesity and suggesting she focus on that instead. The aftermath? A family divided, with an apology from his mother, but his brother siding with his wife. As the dust settles, he’s left wondering if he crossed a line. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Defending wife from cruel comments, highlighting family’s own issues

NTA for defending wife’s eating disorder, but low blow about son

NTA. Responding to low blows with low blows, fighting fire with fire.
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SIL’s hypocrisy backfires as OP defends wife’s eating disorder

Defending wife against cruel in-laws, reaching breaking point

NTA for standing up to sister-in-law’s hypocrisy

Defending wife’s eating disorder, avoiding ESH territory without kid.

ESH. Husband’s body-negative comment during wife’s ED recovery is harmful

Supporting wife with ED, but retaliating with weight insults? ESH.

NTA defends wife’s eating disorder against hypocritical sister-in-law

Engaging caption: ESH, defending wife’s eating disorder crosses a line
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Reinforcing negative body image in ED recovery? Not cool

Defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s hypocritical advice.

NTA stands up for wife, cuts out SIL. Emotional rollercoaster!

“ESH, but defending wife from bullies was important. Be kind!”

“ESH – Boundaries needed. But OP, consider kid’s condition too.”

Defending wife’s eating disorder against cruel and unnecessary criticism.

Defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s unsolicited advice.

Defending wife with eating disorder against disrespectful comments. Fair retaliation?

NTA. SIL is a massive a**hole. Pot calling kettle black.

Defending wife’s disorder, but should’ve left kid out. Mind your business.

Defending wife’s eating disorder against hypocritical family members

Defending wife’s eating disorder, acknowledging mistake, calling out hypocrisy

Supportive comment and reply, spreading love and positivity ❤️

Defending wife’s weight: NTA, kid not present. Sister-in-law’s hypocrisy?

Supportive comment encourages husband to prioritize wife’s eating disorder recovery

ESH: Body shaming and mean comments crossed the line

ESH. Sister-in-law’s behavior was horrible, but revenge was unnecessary.

“ESH. SIL was out of line, but be mindful of wife’s ED “

Setting boundaries, defending spouse, but consider potential impact on kid.

Blowing up on her was justified, but body-shaming a kid? ♂️

NTA. Defending wife against SIL’s bullying, mentioning obese nephew. Good on you!

Fighting fire with fire, but crossing the line with family

Defending wife against bully sister-in-law. Stand your ground!

Family drama over wife’s eating disorder escalates. Boundaries crossed.

Paying for dishes? Is it tacky to berate a guest?

Double standards about body shaming drive me absolutely bat sh*t!

Defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s hypocrisy

NTA defends wife’s eating disorder, but criticizes comments about child’s weight. ESH.

Defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s hypocrisy. NTA

Defending wife from body shamers, jealousy and parenting judgment

Defending his wife from judgement, this husband proves his loyalty ❤️

NTA claps back at SIL’s hypocrisy about ordering food

Defending his wife’s honor with a warning shot. NTA!

Did the kid hear? Nope. NTA.

Confusion over ordering multiple dishes for wife with eating disorder?

SIL gets a taste of her own medicine

NTA – Defending wife’s eating disorder, calling out SIL’s hypocrisy

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NTA. Empathy and support for wife’s eating disorder struggles

Did OP’s actions make them an a**hole? Let’s discuss!

YTA defends wife, but comment calls out hypocrisy. Awkward family dynamics.

Defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s hypocrisy. NTA!

Fair game: defending wife’s eating disorder against sister-in-law’s hypocrisy. NTA.

Defending wife’s eating disorder, addressing potential upset about son’s comment.

NTA. Shutting down unwarranted disrespect.

NTA! Protecting wife from sister’s triggering comments. Fighting for sister’s health.

“Defending our loved ones against unprovoked attacks. NTA “

Supportive comment defends wife’s eating disorder, criticizes sister-in-law’s hypocrisy.

NTA, but consider taking leftovers home in a doggy bag

NTA. Standing up for your wife against judgmental sister-in-law.

You’re NTA! Stand up for yourself!
