Picture this: You’re happily married for about a year, and then you discover that your in-laws are not as open-minded as you thought. Their true colors come out when they find out your brother is gay and HIV positive, leading to a whole lot of drama and conflict. Would you stand up for your brother and ban your homophobic in-laws from family events? Or would you try to keep the peace? Let me tell you the story of one person who faced this exact situation…
Marriage & In-Laws
Disapproval & Judgement
Brother’s Advocacy
Family Events Drama
Horrifying Insinuations
Trust & Responsibility
Banning In-Laws
Family Divided
In-Laws vs. Brother: A Battle of Acceptance
Our protagonist found themselves in a sticky situation when their in-laws started making ignorant and homophobic comments about their gay, HIV positive brother. The situation escalated when the in-laws refused to invite the brother to family events and even insinuated that he might harm their 6-month-old daughter. Furious, our protagonist decided to ban their in-laws from family events until they apologize and educate themselves about HIV transmission and safety. This resulted in a divided family, with some supporting the decision and others calling them an a**hole. ♀️ So, what does the internet think about this family drama? Let’s dive into the top responses and find out!
Support for new dad’s decision to ban homophobic in-laws ❤️
Standing up to homophobic in-laws and supporting family.
User questions OP’s decision to handle in-laws alone, predicts trouble.
Excluding family for homophobic beliefs – NTA. Hope spouse supports.
NTA. Family events should be safe spaces for everyone
Standing up to family bigotry. NTA wins the day
Supportive comment to new dad’s decision to ban homophobic in-laws.
Support for standing up against homophobic in-laws and cherry-pickers
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Christianity and LGBTQ+ rights clash in family dynamics
Supporting family and standing up against bigotry
Standing up to homophobic in-laws
NTA shuts down homophobic in-laws, wife needs to back him.
NTA for banning homophobic in-laws from family events
Standing up to homophobia: Zero tolerance policy is commendable
Spouse’s responsibility? NTA for setting boundaries
Brother’s lifestyle is not their business. NTA for standing up.
Cutting off homophobic in-laws, choosing a better caregiver. NTA ️
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Standing up to homophobic in-laws, NTA. Family first!
NTA, but wife should handle her homophobic family. ♂️
Toxic in-laws? Not at family events. NTA
“Straight s*x ed doesn’t apply to LGBT+ kids” Parents must educate kids properly.
Defending brother’s rights, banning homophobic in-laws, NTA
Support for OP’s decision to ban homophobic in-laws
Standing up against homophobia, good for you
NTA. Taking a stand against bigotry in the family
OP stands up to homophobic in-laws, hailed NTA
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Wife needs to stand up to homophobic parents for BIL
Taking a stand against bigoted in-laws and seeking therapy
NTA dad confronts homophobic in-laws, wife’s stance unclear
Cutting out toxic in-laws for a happier family life
NTA. In-laws’ homophobic comments intolerable. Good call on ban.
Homophobic in-laws get rightfully banned from family events
NTA dad stands up to homophobic in-laws for family’s sake
In-laws banned for homophobia. Commenters support decision.
Brother’s support against homophobic in-laws praised. NTA.
Homophobic in-laws banned, wife’s inaction concerning. NTA.
Supporting inclusivity and calling out fear mongering.
You’re NTA, but wife needs to handle homophobic in-laws ♂️
NTA stands up to homophobic in-laws, gets attacked by family.
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Brother’s brave stand against homophobia earns admiration
NTA dad takes bold stand for baby’s safety from homophobia
Supportive comment from fellow LGBTQ+ person. ️ ❤️
NTA praised for standing up against homophobia, wife criticized for complacency
Supportive comment – Being gay is not a choice
Supportive comment towards dad who banned homophobic in-laws.
In-laws’ ignorance is shocking. Long convo with wife needed.
NTA and a brilliant clapback to the in-laws’ bigotry
Spouse’s silence can imply support, could cause future issues
In-laws banned from family events for homophobia. NTA dad ️
Cutting off homophobic in-laws is the Christian thing to do
Wife’s parents, wife’s problem. OP still NTA for setting boundaries
NTA. Spineless wife needs to model integrity and respect
Choosing the selfless love of your brother over conditional affections
Support for standing up to homophobic in-laws with clever analogy
Standing up against bigotry. NTA, tell ’em to get bent.
Spouse should support in standing up to homophobic in-laws. NTA
Homeschool mama says NTA to banning homophobic in-laws
Supportive comment applauds OP for standing up to homophobic in-laws.
Banning homophobic in-laws from family events. NTA wins!
Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team
