A man and his wife attend a formal family dinner, and his sister makes sexist comments about his wife’s outfit. The sister continues to make passive-aggressive comments throughout the night, causing the wife to leave mid-speech.
The husband is scolded for leaving and not “controlling his wife.” He laughs it off, but his wife suggests he apologize to make amends. Read the full story for more.
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Shaming a woman’s clothing choice based on gender stereotypes is unacceptable.

Passive-aggressiveness ruins toast at family dinner

Sister’s sexist comments towards wife’s outfit met with laughter.

Mina storms out of dinner after sexist comments.

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Dealing with sexist comments and apologies to move forward

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Man stands up for wife against sexist sister
In a world where gender roles are constantly being questioned and redefined, it’s disheartening to see people still holding onto traditional ideas. This is the case for the protagonist in this story whose sister, Betty, constantly makes sexist comments about his wife’s style and appearance. Despite his efforts to defend his wife and her right to dress as she pleases, Betty continues to belittle her at a family dinner.
The situation escalates when Betty makes passive-aggressive comments directed toward the protagonist’s wife during a toast. This prompts the couple to leave, leading to backlash from family members. However, instead of letting the situation escalate, the couple chooses to laugh it off and attempt to make amends.
This story highlights the importance of standing up for what’s right, even in uncomfortable situations, and the power of choosing to take the high road in the face of adversity. The next section of the article will explore reactions to the situation and offer insights into how to handle similar situations in the future.
NTA. Sister’s outdated and misogynistic beliefs not worth apologizing for.

Supporting his wife, OP is NTA according to traditional views.

Sister enforces sexist dress code at family dinner, gets called out. ♂️

Green suit slays while family’s sexism fades to black
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NTA. Sister’s inappropriate comments on wife’s outfit. Cut her off.

Cutting off toxic family members for mental health

Commenter defends wife’s outfit choice and preaches kindness over jealousy.
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Laughing off sister’s sexist comments earns NTA kudos and respect

Supporting wife, cutting ties with sister. NTA

NTA and a respectful relationship with his wife

Classy wife handles sexist comments, cut toxic sis out

Standing up for your partner is always the right move

Defending wife’s fashion choice against sister’s misogyny
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Defend your wife, and shut down toxic family members

Wife not to be messed with NTA stands up to sister’s sexism

Sister’s sexist comments shut down by supportive brother

Standing up to family can be tough, but NTA for setting boundaries

Standing up to sexist behavior – NTA comment shuts down sister’s comments.

Laughing off sexist comments from family. Classy wife prevails

Calling out sexism and insecurity, NTA takes the high road.

NTA. Mina slayed in her formal attire, Betty needs a time machine ️

Standing up for your partner – NTA, sister owes apologies

Cutting ties with a venomous snake

Cut ties with sexist family members. NTA.

Stand up to bullies and don’t placate their behavior

Not the a**hole, but is this real life?

Cut the a-holes out of your life! NTA

Cutting toxic family members for your spouse’s happiness

Sister is a human vacuum, go NC with toxic family

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary

Breaking gender stereotypes and calling out sexist behavior

Standing up to family bullies – NTA comment.

Cutting off toxic family members is self-care

Standing up to family sexism.

NTA stands up to toxic sister, wife may avoid conflict

Cutting toxic family members can be necessary for self-care

Supporting gender equality with a sprinkle of humor

Don’t let your sister’s misery bring you down

When sexism strikes, this man defends his wife like a boss

Shutting down sexism with class

Standing up for his wife against sexism #SupportiveSpouses

Standing up to family sexism with a perfect response

Breaking gender norms is fun and empowering! NTA wins!

When someone insults your partner but you take the high road

Cutting out toxic family members? NTA, go for it

Support for standing up to sexist comments

Sister’s sexist comments backfire, husband and her are the AHs

Stand up for your wife and address the issue head-on.

Wife’s outfit insulted, husband defends with class and grace.

Supporting spouse against sexist family with NTA comment.

Standing up to sexism: a necessary but overdue action

Using religion to clap back at sexism

Support for standing up to sister’s sexist comments

Support for not apologizing to sexist family members. Suit tax!

Using her own beliefs to fight back against sexism

Supportive comment defends wife and condemns sister’s behavior.
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Cutting off toxic family for love, NTA for standing up.

Wife defended by husband from sister’s sexist comment, NTA.

Hilarious comment about a pant suit, and NTA judgment.

Commenter jokes about violent reaction to sister’s sexism

Supporting not condoning sexism

Sister’s sexist comments shut down, fashion advice requested. #Goals

Don’t apologize for standing up to disrespect.

Laugh it off! NTA sibling bonding over sexist comments.
