We all know that family gatherings can sometimes lead to drama, but this mom took it to a whole new level! She’s a proud mother of five sons and has always wanted the best for them. Two of her children are part of the LGBT community, and her older son recently started dating a guy who’s 13 years younger than him. This mom, however, isn’t too thrilled about her son’s new relationship, and she made her feelings known at Thanksgiving dinner! ️
Mom’s High Hopes for Her Sons

The Ex-Boyfriend: A Perfect Match?

The New Boyfriend: Not Mom’s Cup of Tea ☕️

Compatibility Concerns

Mom’s Disapproval

Thanksgiving Dinner Drama

Unwanted Help

New Family Members?

Mom Drops the Bombshell

Marriage: The Key to Family?

Son’s Response

Mom’s Logic

A Thanksgiving Dinner to Remember
This mom’s Thanksgiving dinner took a dramatic turn when she refused to accept her son’s new boyfriend as part of the family until they’re married! Despite her concerns about compatibility and her son’s well-being, her blunt statement at the dinner table left everyone shocked and upset. Her son even called her a classist and demanded an apology. But the mom insists she was just being logical. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…
YTA for being classist and controlling. Let your son be happy.

OP is YTA for having prejudices against son’s boyfriend.

Op’s true issue is not marriage, but personal dislike of boyfriend

Mom’s disapproval of son’s boyfriend is not her call. YTA.

Mom’s rude comment about son’s boyfriend – YTA, change your ways
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Mother’s focus on observables and classism makes her YTA. ♀️

Mom rejects son’s boyfriend, called YTA, urged to apologize.

Judgmental attitude towards son’s boyfriend, refusing help, YTA.

Prioritizing marriage over love makes YTA, let your son be happy ❤️
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OP is YTA for not accepting son’s partner. Be nice

YTA mom risks losing son and his partner

Marriage isn’t the only way to be a family. YTA.
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Don’t be a hostile parent to your child’s partner. #YTA
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Mother’s disapproval of son’s boyfriend is unjustified and unfair. YTA.

Marriage doesn’t define family. YTA for not accepting son’s boyfriend.

Commenter calls out OP for being hung up on ex.

Does marriage really change how you view someone as family?

Commenter calls out mom for being rude and judgmental.

Don’t be a judgmental a**hole, it’ll alienate you from everyone.

Commenter predicts consequences for mom’s ultimatum, adds humor

YTA comment receives support for LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Commenter calls out judgmental behavior and advises respect.

Old person yells at cloud

Mom’s outdated views on clothing choices called out by commenter

Sincere apology needed. YTA. Boomers don’t need this reputation.

Mother’s classism and sabotage will damage her relationship with son.

Mom’s judgmental attitude towards son’s boyfriend is unacceptable. YTA.

Mother’s bias towards son’s boyfriend causes tension. YTA.

Let your son date who he wants. YTA for interfering.

Commenter calls out OP for hurtful behavior, YTA verdict.
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Mom faces backlash for disapproving son’s boyfriend. YTA confirmed

Let your son be happy, YTA for being classist

Commenter calls out classism in parent’s behavior towards son’s boyfriend.

Mom’s homophobia is clouding her ‘logic’. YTA

Don’t judge a book by its cover! YTA.
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Let your son be happy YTA can’t control everything.

Mother’s logic questioned, son’s happiness ignored. YTA.

Commenter calls out parent’s flawed logic and lack of trust.

Don’t be a bitter, judgy person. It’s a privilege.
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YTA gets called out in comment section

Don’t let your beliefs come in the way of love. ❤️

Son’s boyfriend offered help, but OP refused and was classiest. YTA.

Mom’s classism and control issues make her the a**hole. ♀️

Fiery comment shuts down YTA’s hypocritical parenting approach.

Commenter calls out OP’s illogical behavior and rationalizations.

Parental control over children’s dating life is unacceptable. YTA.

Prejudice is not a good look. Get to know him!

Don’t be a YTA! Accept your son’s partner ❤️

Double standards and classism make you the a**hole.

Navigating family dynamics with LGBTQ+ partners can be tricky.

Commenter calls out mother’s double standard and lack of support
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Classism called out in comment section. YTA verdict given.

Age gap relationship criticized for classist and snobbish reasons. YTA.

Mom’s passive-aggressive behavior towards son’s boyfriend is unacceptable. YTA.

Mom’s outdated views on marriage causing rift with son’s boyfriend

Respect your son’s choices, mom. YTA

NTA for not considering son’s boyfriend family yet, but AH for everything else. Daughter-in-law is accepting, try kindness

YTA for not accepting son’s boyfriend as family without marriage.

Commenter calls out OP for being mean and unaccepting

Commenter finds the situation comical

Don’t judge based on job or age. Welcome him warmly!
