Woman Stands up to Boyfriend’s Brother at Family Dinner, but Was It Justified?

Meeting your significant other’s family can be a nerve-wracking experience. For one woman, the dinner started out well but took a turn for the worse when her boyfriend’s brother made inappropriate comments about her weight and appearance. In this post on r/a***********e , she recounts the uncomfortable exchange and asks if she was in the wrong for standing up to him. Read on to find out what happened and decide for yourself if she was justified.

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A woman narrates how her family dinner with her boyfriend’s family went downhill after his brother made distasteful comments about her weight and dressing. The woman had just met her boyfriend’s family and was excited about the prospects of the relationship until the dinner was ruined by the brother, Mike. The brother had made a comment asking if the woman was pregnant followed by a snide remark about her weight. The woman, shocked by the comment, retorted with a comeback that shut Mike down. The incident caused a rift in the family, and the woman wonders if she was justified in her actions or if she overreacted. Read on for the reactions of other readers to find out who was wrong and who was right.

Commenter stands up for OP, but not everyone agrees

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NTA, but family dynamics may prevent resolution ‍♀️

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Redditors suspect fake story due to similarities with previous post.

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Redditor calls out OP for reposting similar story in AITA.

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Commenters relate to post about confronting boyfriend’s brother

Eloquent defense at family dinner, NTA

Defend yourself but apologize for the scene.

Commenter doubts truthfulness of story, adds humor

Compassionate NTA comment empathizes with difficult family dynamics

Commenter’s witty response wins sympathy.

A concise and neutral response.

Responding to a bully with bullying – ESH judgement.

Standing up for herself pays off

Why is this commenter skeptical?

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Skepticism and distrust towards the article’s authenticity

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NTA for calling out Mike’s behavior, but could’ve responded differently.

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Empowering comment receives positive feedback

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Standing up against family judgement.

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Standing up for what’s right

Last Updated on April 2, 2023 by Azka