Ever been to a family gathering where the drama is as plentiful as the food? This is the story of a woman who found herself in the midst of a family feud over titles, degrees, and the legitimacy of alternative medicine. It all started when her sister’s husband, Joey, recently graduated with an osteopathy degree and insisted on being referred to as ‘Dr. Smith’. Let’s dive into this deliciously dramatic tale.
Meet the Family: A Sister, Her Husband, and a History of Chaos ️

Past Wrongs and Current Wrongs: A Tale of Destruction

The Final Straw: A Bathtub Disaster

A Family Gathering: The Stage is Set

Enter ‘Dr. Smith’: A New Degree and a New Demand

A Clash of Beliefs: Science vs Pseudoscience

A Conversation Interrupted: The First Sparks of Conflict ️

The Demand for Respect: ‘Don’t You Mean Dr. Smith?’

The Tension Rises: A Night of Snide Remarks

A Stand Taken: Osteopathy vs Medicine

The Aftermath: A Divided Family ️

A Personal Tragedy: Why It Matters

Not Jealous, Just Concerned: The Real Reason Behind the Conflict

A Family at Odds: The Battle of the ‘Doctor’ Title Ends in a Stalemate ️
What started as a simple family gathering turned into a battleground over titles, degrees, and the validity of alternative medicine. Our protagonist had a heated exchange with her brother-in-law, Joey, who insisted on being addressed as ‘Dr. Smith’ after earning an osteopathy degree. Despite the drama and the divided family, she stood her ground, driven by personal tragedy and a strong belief in the dangers of pseudoscience. The night ended with no clear resolution, leaving the family in a state of tension. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“YTA just for denying the fact that he is a doctor.”
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ESH. Osteopath insists on being called ‘Doctor’. Family feud erupts

ESH. Husband insists on being called ‘Doctor’ after earning DO.

Tacky or not, he’s technically a doctor. Family feud ignited!

“YTA. He has a DO, which is equivalent to an MD. “

ESH- BIL insists on being called ‘Doctor’, causing family feud

“YTA – Osteopaths ARE real doctors.”
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Curious if he actually earned his DO degree

“YTA. DO is an MD + extra training. Your just a ….insert something here.”

Curious about the pseudoscience debate surrounding osteopathy?

Is OP the a**hole for not calling sister’s husband ‘Doctor’?

Is he a real doctor or just playing pretend?

Family feud erupts over husband’s insistence on being called ‘Doctor’

Medical professional defends DO degree against arrogant criticism

Toxicity and misunderstandings fuel a heated family feud

ESH: Husband wants recognition for his degree, but goes overboard.

YTA. Even an MD recognizes DOs as ‘real doctors’ ⚕️

Family feud erupts over husband’s pretentious insistence on being called ‘Doctor’

“YTA. Don’t gatekeep who gets to be called a doctor! “

Is he really a doctor or just being pretentious?

Real snob vs. dumb sister: A heated debate on titles
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“Osteopathy isn’t a pseudoscience? He’s a doctor, just a DO.” ⚕️

YTA: Claiming DO title without medical school? Complete a**hole

He’s a real doctor, but insisting on being called ‘doctor’ off duty? YTA.

Bitter commenter calls OP YTA for husband’s title insistence

YTA. His degree is valid. Respect his accomplishment and title.
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Feud erupts over pretentious ‘Dr. Smith’ and snide comments. ESH.

US osteopathy vs. other countries’ osteopathy: different training and qualifications

YTA for not respecting his degree. Chiropractic helped me ♂️

Family feud over husband’s insistence on being called ‘Doctor’

Demanding to be called ‘Doctor’ in every situation is cringe

YTA for dismissing the qualifications of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

YTA. Misinformed and rude. He earned a DO, not MD.
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Opinions clash as family feud ignites over husband’s ‘doctor’ title

NTA. Demanding titles at a casual gathering? Family drama!

NTA warns about dangers of calling oneself ‘doctor’ in alternative medicine

Let him have it! Don’t kill his excitement, judgy ego

NTA. Calling him ‘Doctor’ after his arrogant behavior? No way!

Calling him ‘Dr. Last Name’ at a family dinner? NTA!

YTA here. DOs are legit doctors, not alternative medicine.

NTA. He sounds like a pompous .
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Family feud erupts over recognizing ‘Doctor’ title. ESH for demanding.

YTA gets called out for lack of knowledge

ESH for insisting on title, but he is a legitimate doctor

NTA. Calling your BIL ‘Dr xxx’ is just plain weird

NTA. Being called ‘Doctor’ outside work is pretentious
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Family feud erupts at dad’s retirement event. Selfishness takes center stage

“YTA. Osteopathy isn’t the same as chiropractice.”
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Family feud over husband’s ‘Doctor’ title sparks fiery debate

“YTA. OP, you’re either really stupid or willfully ignorant “

“ESH. BIL insists on being called ‘Doctor’ after osteopathy degree. Debate ensues. “

Opinions clash as family feud ignites over ‘doctor’ title

Family feud over using ‘Doctor’ title in casual settings

“YTA for calling him fake, he has the necessary credentials!”

“YTA. A DO can be just as good as an MD. “

YTA jealous of sister’s husband’s DO title

“YTA, but he’s a Doctor now. Congratulate Dr Smith! “

Calling yourself ‘Dr.’ when not a medical doctor? Conceited much?

A feud erupts over a husband’s insistence on being called ‘Doctor’

Awkward family feud over using ‘Doctor’ title in casual conversation

♂️ Family feud erupts over BIL insisting on being called ‘Doctor’

Osteopathic doctors are just as good as allopathic doctors! ⚕️ Cut him some slack. YTA.

YTA: Ignorance about DOs sparks informative discussion
