Paramedic Tells Friend’s Fiancé She Doesn’t Know What A Bad Day Is

A 29-year-old paramedic confronted his friend’s fiancé after she complained about having a bad day. The paramedic had just dealt with infant death and was emotionally fragile when the fiancé arrived home from work. She complained about a rude customer, and the paramedic snapped, telling her she had no idea what a bad day was. The friend later contacted the paramedic to say his fiancé had cried since the confrontation. The paramedic wonders if he was in the wrong for lashing out. What do you think? Read the full story here.

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Paramedic confronts friend’s fiancée for belittling his traumatic day

A paramedic’s first infant death leaves him emotionally shattered. When he turns to his friend for support, he’s met with his friend’s fiancée, who complains about her ‘bad day’ at work. Despite his friend’s attempts to explain the severity of the situation, she belittles the paramedic’s traumatic day and work. In a fit of rage, the paramedic confronts her and storms out. Now, he’s left wondering if he was in the wrong. Keep reading to see the community’s reactions and determine whether he was the AH.

NTA. Commenter handles friend’s fiancé’s bad day comparison with grace

NTA. Commenters praise OP for handling insensitive fiancé with grace.

Support for not being belittled at work.

NTA comment sparks hilarious coffee spill reactions and exposes shallow perceptions.

Paramedic defends himself after friend’s fiancé diminishes his trauma. NTA.

Paramedics deserve more recognition for the difficult work they do

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Paramedic defends lashing out at friend’s dismissive fiancé.

Empathetic comment acknowledges the difficulty of working in trauma care.

A heated exchange ensues as both parties refuse to take blame.

Friend’s fiancé aggressively attacked paramedic for doing job, NTA

Paramedic lashes out at friend’s fiancé for no reason. NTA.

Support for EMS worker and a question on the fiancee’s reaction

Commenter sympathizes with OP but suggests friend’s fiancé may not be heartless

Friend’s fiancé gets a reality check from blunt paramedic

Paramedic puts ignorant friend’s fiancé in her place

Validating emotions during tough times

When bad days turn into a**hole comments ‍♂️ NTA

Don’t let anyone invalidate your bad day! You’re NTA

Supportive comment to paramedic facing trauma, therapy is recommended

EMS worker receives insensitive comments after tough day. ESH.

Paramedic shuts down unsympathetic friend’s fiancé. NTA.

Standing up for yourself at work, NTA wins the day.

Clapback queen shuts down insulting fiancé in comment section

No apology, no accountability.

NTA commenter praises friend’s support and condemns girlfriend’s behavior.

Supportive comment thanking paramedic for their work and perspective.

NTA. Paramedic’s ‘bad day’ pales in comparison to colleague’s tragedy

Friend’s fiancé dismisses paramedic’s job, NTA for needing support.

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