We all have our quirks and preferences when it comes to relationships, but when someone tries to impose their views on others, things can get heated. One woman and her husband have a unique way of maintaining their relationship – they create rules for their life. While this might sound odd to some, it works for them. However, during a recent Zoom double date, her sister decided to criticize their relationship dynamic, leading to an explosive response. Let’s dive into this dramatic story!
The Couple’s Rule-Making Habit
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The ‘Alpha’ in the Relationship
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Zoom Double Date Disaster
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Sister’s Unwanted Opinion
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The Accusation of Control
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Sister’s Persistent Criticism
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The Breaking Point
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The Epic Clapback
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Sister’s Outrage
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Accused of Disrespect
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Addressing the Situation
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No Friends of the Opposite Sex Rule
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Sister’s Awareness of the Rules
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The Term ‘Alpha’ Explained
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The Importance of a Dominant Partner
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Sister’s Unsolicited Advice Backfires Spectacularly
Our protagonist and her husband have a unique relationship dynamic, creating rules for their life together. During a Zoom double date, her sister criticized their rule-making habit, calling it controlling and unhealthy. Despite explaining that both partners must agree on new rules, the sister persisted, leading our protagonist to snap back with a scathing remark about her sister’s short-lived marriage. The sister was outraged, accusing her of disrespecting her in front of her daughter. But was our protagonist really in the wrong, or was her sister’s unsolicited advice out of line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Commenter calls out OP for leaving out important details, suggests sister may have had a point, and expresses concern for OP’s wellbeing. Other commenters agree and express their own concerns. YTA.

NTA. Sister was pushy but OP’s comment was disrespectful.

OP’s sister gave unwanted marriage advice despite being unqualified. ESH.

NTA claps back at sister’s disrespectful marriage advice

Commenter calls out couple’s inappropriate behavior in public with kink.

Commenter calls out OP for controlling and abusive behavior.

Commenter calls out hypocrisy in marriage advice with evidence

Doubts arise on the validity of the sister’s claims.

Op and sister both suck at giving advice ♀️

Fiery exchange on personal attacks during private zoom call. ESH.

Sister calls out controlling husband, commenter agrees. Yikes.

Commenter calls out OP for avoiding details and criticizes ‘alpha’ terminology.

Soda preference sparks ESH debate in comment section

Commenter calls out OP’s controlling behavior, replies agree and share experiences. YTA.

Setting boundaries is fine, but watch your words around kids

Commenter calls out OP for creepy and petty behavior.

Commenter questions ‘alpha’ partner, receives sarcastic reply from another.

Sibling calls out OP for expecting biased answers, points out bizarre rules and 50s era marriage vibes. OP strikes back with petty insult.
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Curious commenter wants to know more about OP’s rules!
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Both parties were wrong, but one went too far. ESH

Sister called out for controlling rules in marriage, YTA.

Commenter questions strange marriage rules in ESH section.

Controlling behavior causes ESH, advice should be private

Debunking alpha-beta bs but ESH for rude comment exchange

Commenter calls out OP’s unhealthy rules and hypocrisy. Yikes

Commenter provides insight and advice on sister’s behavior

Engaging NTA comment and reply with fiery tone

Commenter calls out OP’s sexist and controlling marriage rules. YTA.

Redditor questions context of sister’s failed marriages, calls out subreddit toxicity

ESH behavior in a possibly fake story. Listen to concerns.

Commenter calls out both parties for escalating the argument

Sister’s marriage advice backfires, called out for hypocrisy and judgement.

Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole for giving advice.
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Commenter acknowledges everyone’s faults and suggests sister’s insecurity.

Curious commenter asks about reason behind failed marriage.

Opposite sex friends causing trouble in marriage?

Sister’s controlling rules slammed, concern for child’s future expressed

Commenter acknowledges ESH, but supports OP’s marriage views.
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Commenter corrects misinformation with a wolf fact

Commenter calls out controlling behavior and superiority complex.

Curious about family rules? Find out what happens when you disagree!

Commenter calls out OP’s controlling personality, deems them YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s contradictory statements about being married.

Commenter calls out fake story, doubts people would be so understanding

Short and not-so-sweet: YTA. Yikes

Commenter calls out OP’s lies and red flags. YTA confirmed.

Everyone sucks here, but why?

Sister’s advice backfires, commenters agree everyone sucks in situation

Short and to the point: YTA.

Commenter’s judgement of OP shifts from NTA to YTA.

Sister gets slammed for giving bad marriage advice

Commenter calls out OP for being biased and hurtful
