Pregnant Partner vs Invisible Disability: Who Deserves the Priority Seat?

Picture this: you’re on a crowded train with your heavily pregnant partner who’s struggling to stand. You spot a priority seat occupied by a young man who appears to be physically fit. You ask him to give up the seat for your partner, only to find out he has an invisible disability – autism. This is the dilemma faced by a 28-year-old man, who couldn’t help but wonder if he was in the wrong for insisting the young man with autism needed the priority seat less than his pregnant partner. Let’s dive into the story and see what happened.

The Struggles of a Pregnant Partner

The Crowded Train

The Usual Response

The Unexpected Encounter

Invisible Disability Revealed

The Dilemma Begins

Physical vs Non-Physical

Defensive Response

A Voluntary Solution ‍♂️

The Lingering Question ❓

The Priority Seat Debate: Who’s Right?

In a world where invisible disabilities are often misunderstood, this story raises an important question: who has the right to a priority seat? Our protagonist faced backlash for asking a young man with autism to give up his seat for his pregnant partner, leaving him questioning his actions. While some may argue that physical impairments should take precedence, others may say that all disabilities, visible or not, should be treated equally. As the debate continues, let’s take a look at what people have to say about this intriguing situation. ️

Don’t argue over priority seats. Respect invisible disabilities. YTA.

Insisting on priority seat over invisible disability makes YTA

Don’t judge disabilities, ask someone else to move. YTA.

Teenager with heart problems defends invisible disabilities.

No priority seating system exists, respect his answer. YTA

Navigating disability and priority seating etiquette: YTA learns lesson.

Don’t judge someone’s need for a priority seat. YTA.

Asking for a seat is fine, but don’t press your case.

Pregnancy doesn’t entitle you to priority seat, YTA comment sparks debate.

A commenter suggests a more considerate way to request a seat

Priority seats are for physically impaired, not pregnant women. NTA.

Don’t dismiss hidden disabilities, YTA. Priority seats are not optional.

Autistic OT explains why sitting on the train is important

Priority seating is for mobility issues, not just disabilities. NTA.

Autistic person questions priority seat for invisible disability. NTA.

Defending pregnant partner’s right to a priority seat on commute

A person with invisible disability explains the struggle of getting a priority seat

Asking for priority seat is okay, but accepting the response matters

Sometimes it’s best to accept a ‘no’ and move on

Engaging debate on priority seating for disabilities and pregnancy.

Don’t judge who deserves the priority seat. YTA for that.

Don’t be entitled, ask someone else to give up their seat

Calling out YTA for asking only priority seat people to move

A commenter calls out someone for not giving up their seat.

Who deserves priority seats? NTA says autism shouldn’t qualify

Invisible disabilities matter too. YTA for not considering that. ‍♂️

Autistic person with mobility issues prioritizes pregnant partner over themselves.

Don’t judge the worthiness of someone’s disability. YTA.

Assuming no physical component to Autism – YTA receives backlash

Sensory issues are no joke. Don’t push for the seat.

Invisible disabilities require accommodations, YTA for not accepting answer

Debate over priority seating for invisible disabilities sparks controversy. ESH.

Being kind costs nothing. Don’t be a YTA.

Don’t judge others without knowing their struggles.

Setting boundaries: When asking for a seat goes too far

Judgmental attitude towards non-visible disability. Carry a foldable seat.

User calls out OP for insisting on priority seat for pregnant wife.

Navigating priority seating etiquette with non-visible disabilities.

Judging someone’s need for a priority seat? YTA for sure

Asking for a seat is okay, but not respecting others isn’t.

Demanding a seat from someone with a disability makes you YTA

User called out for pushing priority seat issue despite disability explanation.

Don’t be a seat judge, just ask ‘Do they need it?’

Advocating for accessibility and inclusivity in public transport.

User argues autism doesn’t warrant priority seat, calls out entitlement

Don’t judge a book by its cover. YTA called out.

Don’t ask if you can’t handle the answer ‍♂️

A chronic disease vs pregnancy: Who deserves priority seat?

Don’t ask someone to vacate a priority seat for disabled people

Asking for a priority seat is NTA, but arguing is YTA

Don’t be a public transit vigilante and mind your business

Don’t be a persistent YTA, respect valid reasons

User calls out prioritizing pregnant people over invisible disabilities.

Invalidating invisible disabilities makes you the a**hole

User calls out judgemental behavior towards invisible disabilities.

YTA comment shuts down discussion without considering disability.

Pregnant woman calls out entitlement in priority seat dispute

Respect boundaries and invisible disabilities. No entitlement to priority seats.

NTA prioritizing pregnant partner over invisible disability in priority seating.

Invisible disabilities are a thing, YTA for assuming otherwise.

Advocating for disabled rights: Don’t ask them to give up seats

Insisting on priority seat makes YTA, consider invisible disabilities

Respect people’s requests for priority seats. YTA for disregarding.

Asking politely is okay, but pushing makes YTA

YTA for insisting on priority seat. Ask for regular seats.

Assuming someone’s ability is wrong, learn to be considerate

Disability hierarchy debate: One disability does not trump another. YTA

Parent defends priority seat for child with invisible disability.

Asking priority seat occupants instead of regular seat occupants?

Demanding a priority seat makes you YTA. Ask and accept.

User calls out entitlement over priority seat, no replies.

NTA with autism and arthritis prioritizes those in need

User calls out entitlement in prioritizing pregnant partner for seat.

User calls out ableism and questions priority seating for pregnant women

Don’t judge someone’s disability based on their appearance

Be polite and ask for the priority seat, don’t demand it.

Pregnancy vs disability: YTA for feeling entitled to priority seat

Importance of considering mental/emotional needs in priority seating. YTA for pressing.

OP gets called out for not accepting disability explanation

Entitled person thinks pregnant wife deserves seat over disabled person

Pregnancy not a disability, YTA only if you argue.

Asking for priority seat is fine, but don’t argue. YTA.

YTA comment defends the right to prioritize invisible disabilities.

Pregnancy doesn’t entitle anyone to priority seats. YTA for pushing.

Take a break and find a bench, gentle YTA