Mom Threatens to Walk Out on Son’s Christmas Proposal

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? For one mother, the holiday season has turned into a dramatic showdown with her son, Danny (27), over his choice of girlfriend. The mother disapproves of her son’s relationship with Julia (35), believing he can do better and that the age difference will hinder his dreams of having a large family. But things take a turn for the worse when Danny reveals his Christmas proposal plans…

Meet Danny and Julia

Mom Thinks He Can Do Better

The Large Family Dream

Danny’s Priorities Change

Mom Believes She’s Manipulating Him

A Christmas Proposal

Mom’s Ultimatum

The Red Flag Argument

Christmas Showdown

Siblings Weigh In ️

A Mother’s Love or Overbearing Disapproval?

This mom is convinced she’s protecting her son by disapproving of his older girlfriend, Julia. But when Danny reveals his plans to propose on Christmas, she threatens to walk out on the celebration. With her other sons siding against her, is she being a concerned mother or just overstepping her boundaries? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this holiday showdown…

Mom’s controlling behavior towards son’s proposal backfires. YTA.

Supportive comment defends man’s proposal against judgmental mother.

Age is just a number? Apparently not for this commenter

Smothering mother criticized for sabotaging son’s proposal

A scathing reply to a judgmental mother.

Mom gets called out for ageism in son’s proposal.

Sarcastic comment calls out overprotective mom. YTA

Straightforward judgment with a touch of sarcasm

Supportive comment defends son’s right to propose to girlfriend.

Ageism and sexism called out in fiery YTA comment

Mom faces backlash for not supporting son’s proposal. YTA.

User calls out overbearing mom, advises to get a hobby. YTA.

Mother criticized for pressuring son to marry for grandchildren. YTA.

Mother receives YTA judgment for threatening to walk out on son’s proposal

Let your son make his own mistakes ‍♂️

Mom’s overbearing behavior causes son to cut her off. YTA.

Mother’s desire for grandchildren strains relationship with son. YTA

Mom’s outdated views on women’s purpose gets called out.

Mother criticized for interfering in son’s proposal plans

Mom gets called out for being a smothering parent

Don’t be the mother who doesn’t let her son make choices ‍ ‍ . Love is love ❤️.

Let him love who he wants! YTA for manipulating him

YTA and bad mother-in-law. Hope they go no contact

Mom’s overreaction to son’s proposal earns her YTA judgement

Don’t let your disapproval ruin your relationship with your child ❤️

Mom’s controlling behavior is not cool. YTA.

Mom gets called out for being too controlling. YTA

Redditor warns of future r/JUSTNOMIL story if mom interferes. YTA

User calls out mom’s behavior towards son’s proposal.

Overbearing mom gets called out for pressuring son into having kids

Savage reply shuts down rude comment on proposal.

Don’t be a possessive mother-in-law. YTA according to Reddit.

Mom’s misguided assumptions cause her to miss son’s proposal

Mom’s ultimatum risks losing son over proposal, YTA.

Skeptical comment doubts authenticity of outrageous story.

YTA commenter calls out mom’s behavior in proposal drama

User calls out mother’s behavior, advises to apologize ASAP

Mom criticized for interfering with son’s family planning decisions. YTA.

Mom’s controlling behavior backfires, faces consequences for son’s proposal.

User calls out mom’s behavior and advises acceptance. YTA.

Don’t meddle in your adult children’s love life. YTA

Let your children live their own lives

Warning from someone who’s been in son’s shoes. Let him live.

Support your son’s happiness, YTA but you don’t have to be

Let Dan decide who he wants to marry ‍

Single commenter claps back at judgmental mom.

Support your son’s happiness, YTA.

Mom tries to manipulate son’s proposal, called out by commenter

Single woman defends son’s proposal against mom’s objections

Mom’s Christmas proposal threat gets YTA judgment and backlash.

Don’t be a Grinch! Support your son’s happiness

A rude commenter insults the poster’s personal life.

A fiery comment calling out a mother’s behavior.

YTA called out for ageism and being a terrible person

Tough love or AH move? Commenter calls out mom’s ultimatum.

Support your son’s decisions, potential grandkids on the line!

Mom’s overprotectiveness backfires. Commenter calls her out. YTA

User calls out sexist behavior and predicts consequences.

Mom faces criticism for threatening to walk out on son’s proposal

User calls out mom’s behavior in son’s proposal

Mom’s Christmas proposal threat backfires. Commenters call her YTA.

User defends 35-year-old woman from mom’s judgmental attitude

A powerful response to ageism and controlling behavior.

Pressure to propose may backfire, warns comment.

Mom’s overbearing behavior risks losing son and future grandchildren

User calls out YTA for ageist and sexist attitude.

Mom’s judgemental behavior leads to losing contact with son

Mom needs to learn to respect her son’s choices

Sarcastic comment on mom’s attitude towards son’s proposal

User calls out parent’s judgmental and ageist behavior.

A scathing YTA comment. Ouch, that’s gotta hurt.

Mom threatens to ruin son’s Christmas proposal because of age gap