Ever been labeled the ‘responsible one’ in your relationship? Well, meet our heroine, who we’ll call ‘Queen of Funkytown’. Quarantining with her boyfriend ‘S’, his family, and their best friend, she found herself at the center of a heated debate that left her questioning the dynamics of their relationship. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of an argument.
Queen’s Stressful Past ️

A Risky Escape

The Big Argument

Fast Forward to Yesterday

The Comment that Ignited the Fire

The Clash of Opinions

The Double Standards ♀️

The Responsibility Balance ⚖️

The Responsibility Conundrum: Fun vs Duty
So, here’s the dilemma: Queen is dubbed the ‘responsible one’, handling everything from groceries to bills, while her boyfriend ‘S’ gets to be the fun, reckless one. But when she tries to let loose, she’s met with disapproval. Is she overreacting or is there a double standard at play here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Brotherly support: NTA, boyfriend’s double standards exposed
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“NTA
Double standards are ridiculous and I can see your boyfriend using the fact that ‘you’re the responsible one’ as an excuse to eschew responsibilities and make you feel guilty for letting loose occasionally. I see how his comments would lead you to get pissed off and blow up.”
NTA: Boyfriend’s double standards are controlling and unfair. Stand up!

“NTA- Your boyfriend’s double standards are unfair and twisted “

Double standards in relationships? Delegate responsibilities and be equals

Dumping him was the responsible thing to do.

Empowering comic strip highlights the mental load imbalance. ✌️

“NTA. He wants you to be responsible while he has fun “
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NTA. Double standards in relationships? Not cool

NTA, he’s selfish and immature. Split duties or leave.

Commenter calls out boyfriend’s double standards and immaturity. NTA
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Double standards and gender roles in relationships. Not fair!

Balanced relationship needed, double standards and maintaining self-care. NTA ♀️

NTA: Girlfriend’s multiple roles are exhausting

NTA. Double standards are a red flag for future problems

NTA. What if you got sick? Would he support you?

NTA and toxic double standards in relationships. Mutual responsibility is key

NTA, it’s important to have fun and enjoy yourself!

NTA. Double standards in relationships can be frustrating and unfair

“NTA – BF’s double standards and arguing while high “

“NTA – Boyfriend’s double standards: Fun vs Responsibility. Emotional labor.”

NTA! Infuriating double standards. Your analysis is spot on!
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NTA: Boyfriend’s double standards caused resentment and relationship problems. ♀️

Beware! Irresponsible boyfriend shirking adult responsibilities. Pay attention!

NTA. Have a serious talk about responsibilities and set boundaries.

Boyfriend’s double standards: Fun vs Responsibility. NTA, he’s an a**hole ♀️

NTA. Double standards suck. Have fun and share responsibilities!

NTA: Time for a conversation about sharing household responsibilities

NTA: Frustrated with boyfriend’s double standards, be his partner not mom

Partner’s double standards: NTA, shouldering more responsibility than him

NTA: Embrace freedom and defy societal expectations. Self-sabotage is real!

Engaging response to double standards and responsibility in relationships ❤️

NTA: Boyfriend’s double standards are a**hole move

Partner or Mommy? NTA, he needs to grow up

You deserve better!

Woman stands up to double standards, not the a**hole
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Dating a child with double standards? Not the a**hole! ♀️
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NTA. Double standards in relationships can lead to future issues ♀️

Boyfriend’s double standards: time for responsibility, not control.

♀️ NTA: Boyfriend’s double standards are dragging you down.

NTA. Double standards? You’re not the babysitter!

NTA: Emotional labor imbalance? Hang that! Boyfriend is wrong ♀️

NTA. Boyfriend needs to understand the need for balance ♀️

NTA. Double standards in relationships can be unfair and unreasonable

NTA: Sharing responsibility is key in a relationship!
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NTA. Blowing his words *in* proportion? Double standards exposed! ♀️

NTA: Divide chores equally with a fun chore list!

Boyfriend’s double standards: You’re the “mom”, he’s the kid ♀️

Double standards in relationships? NTA stands up for fairness! ♀️

NTA: Balancing responsibilities and self-care in a loving relationship

The Curse of the Capable: All responsibility, no benefits. NTA

NTA. Break free from being ‘the responsible one’!

NTA: Boyfriend has double standards, time for him to grow up ♀️

NTA. Boyfriend’s double standards. You do you and chill out.
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NTA: Partner should view relationship as a partnership through life

NTA, have a sit down and make a responsibility list!

Valid feelings, but boyfriend needs to step up.

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WOW, not the a**hole!

NTA, absurd double standard.

Boyfriend’s double standards make him an exhausting child ♀️

NTA: Flashbacks to a toxic relationship with double standards.
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Boyfriend’s double standards: NTA, but is he a SH?

NTA, watch out for red flags! Stay safe and aware.

“I like when girls tell me what to do, NTA.” ♀️
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“NTA. Boyfriend’s double standards? Sexism alert! ♀️”

NTA. Women carry the relationship load while men slack off.

NTA: Controlling BS! Double standards are not cool

NTA. Need a boyfriend disposal truck? I’ve got you covered!

NTA: The invisible workload and double standards are exhausting ♀️

Being responsible shouldn’t be a bonus, it’s a choice.

“Another mom? Double standards in relationships. Not cool, dude!”

NTA. Boyfriend’s double standards expose gendered emotional labor imbalance. ♀️

Dump this guy. Forever his mother, not his partner.

NTA: Boyfriend’s double standards and the need for relaxation

Boyfriend’s double standards called out. NTA for pointing it out ♀️

NTA. Don’t be his mother. It’s unfair to shoulder all responsibilities.
