Get ready for a spicy serving of family drama, Italian style! When cultures clash and manners are thrown out the window, things are bound to get messy. Join me as I navigate the treacherous waters of my boyfriend’s family dinner, where his brother’s sexist remarks and rude behavior threaten to ruin the evening. ️ Will I stand up for myself or bite my tongue? Let’s dive in and find out! ️♀️
Family Dinner Drama: Italian Style!

Meet the In-Laws: A Tale of Two Cultures

The Whirlwind Romance: From Dating to ‘I Do’ in 6 Months!

️ Barking Orders: The Art of (Not) Saying Please

The Contented Wife: Happiness or Submission?

️ Dinner Table Showdown: Pass the Bowl, Hold the Manners

The Obedient Wife: Fetch, Sofia, Fetch!

The Italian Wife Material: A Sexist Revelation

British Women: Too Much Trouble for Mr. Traditional?

️ Calling Out the Creep: A Heated Exchange

The Aftermath: Boyfriend’s Disapproval

❓ AITA or Are They? The Verdict

UPDATE: A Surprising Twist!

From Boyfriend to Fiancé: A Change of Heart ❤️

Gratitude and Goodbyes: A Heartfelt Thank You

The Italian Wife Material Showdown: A Dramatic Twist!
Well, well, well… who would’ve thought that standing up to my boyfriend’s rude brother would lead to a marriage proposal? Talk about a plot twist! After enduring a family dinner filled with sexist remarks and appalling manners, I couldn’t hold my tongue any longer. ️ I called out the creep, much to my boyfriend’s disapproval. But wait, there’s more! Apparently, my fiery response was just the thing to make my commitment-phobic partner realize he wants to put a ring on it! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this unexpected turn of events…
Stand up for yourself! You have every right to respond
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Italian family culture used to justify sexism. NTA calls out.
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Stand up for yourself, but don’t meddle in his marriage

British woman defends herself, questions boyfriend’s motives for Italian wife.
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Italian wife plotting husband’s murder? NTA commenter thinks so
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Empowering response to boyfriend’s brother’s behavior. You go girl!

Nailed it! Calling out toxic behavior is always necessary

Italian family’s gender roles with a spicy bread-throwing twist! NTA.

Italian commenter not having it with disrespectful man

Cultural differences cause tension but snapping at dinner is unacceptable. ESH.

Italian cultural norm makes man’s creepy behavior seem normal

Defending yourself against rude and explicit jabs? NTA

Debate over whether OP overreacted to brother’s gross comment. ESH.

Debate over politeness turns into accusations of pettiness and creepiness
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NTA is judging a relationship that works for the couple.

Don’t be the drama queen, just pass the bowl

Italian woman calls out sexist brother-in-law, boyfriend is no help

Culture shock: Commenter shares story of Mexican husband’s abusive behavior.

Defending loved ones is important, let your partner speak up

Stand up for yourself, Italian families vilify wives who step out.

NTA: Family should have raised him better

Criticizing table manners? YTA sounds like a control freak

YTA- Mind your own business, don’t judge his preferences.
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A power play over peas leads to a judgemental mess.
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Family dinner turns into a crappy situation for all

Supportive comment defends cultural differences and condemns being an a**hole
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Stay out of their business, YTA/ESH. Let them be happy
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Let them be happy!

Interference backfires: Commenter called out for starting trouble.

Gender shouldn’t be a factor in passing a bowl

Judging someone’s happy relationship as ‘disgusting creep’ is uncalled for ♀️
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Brother-in-law wants servant not equal partner. NTA.

ESH, but OP should consider impact of their behavior on others.

Man defends his wife’s submissive behavior, says it’s a game

Defender argues against accusations of disgusting and creepy behavior.

User accuses commenter of not being wife material. YTA.

Italian grandma wouldn’t put up with that! NTA and congrats!

British women may not be as feminine, but don’t judge.
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Independent woman not interested in resembling an Italian housewife/mother

Defending against unfair accusations of being an a-hole

NTA commenter calls out husband for telling wife not to defend herself

NTA comment shuts down entitled guy’s behavior

Standing up for respect. You go, NTA!

Italian American women would have been on your side

YTA called out for hypocritical behavior

Hilarious suggestion to shut down weird family business

Italian poisoner and friend to troubled wives mentioned in comment.
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Defending your SIL is always a priority

Breaking cultural barriers: NTA for not wanting traditional marriage

Italian commentator slams creepy behavior, supports NTA judgement.

Concerned commenter suspects abuse in marriage, offers support. ❤

British women prefer being eaten by cats over this guy

Bot’s irrelevant comment receives no replies. Move along.

Congratulations to the commenter for standing up to sexism!

Italian commenter reflects on gender roles in older generations.

Sarcastic congratulations on the ‘commitment boner’ after confrontation.

OP is not TA for calling out unhealthy relationship dynamics

Congrats on showing strength and independence, your fiancé approves!

Petty argument at family dinner leads to ESH verdict.

Standing up for yourself is warranted

Respectful ESH comment sparks discussion on family dynamics

Fighting sexism and racism!
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NTA gets praised for not confronting disgusting husband behavior

Partner won’t defend you? NTA for being upset
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British man’s impoliteness leads to Italian wife and girlfriend drama

Defending against Italian criticism

Don’t be an AH, mind your own business!
