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The Internet Is On This Woman’s Side After She Was Humiliated By Her Boyfriend’s Mom So She Dumped Him At The Airport
Most often when you find a significant other, you not only form a relationship with them, but also build a friendship with their families. It is always a relief when the family is welcoming and you all get along, but a family that disapproves of the relationship might complicate it. But at least your significant other loves you and will defend you from his family.
Or not. Which might sound illogical, because what is the point of the relationship then? Reddit user NoTGoingThank shared an instance that made her realize she was with the wrong person when neither her boyfriend nor his family seemed to appreciate her but she was still called the bad guy in the end.
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Woman quite possibly avoided the worst vacation ever by changing her mind at the airport and dumping her boyfriend there
Image credits: Jaysin Trevino (not the actual photo)
The Original Poster (OP) works in nursing and she took some time off to go on a vacation with her boyfriend’s family. It was spring break and the boyfriend’s parents paid for all of their children’s and their SOs’ flights and hotels for a trip to Cabo, a resort city in Mexico.
It should have been a relaxing vacation in a place where it’s always sunny and warm, but the trip was clouded before it even started.
The OP felt that her boyfriend’s mom, Becky, didn’t like her that much and she didn’t understand why. NoTGoingThank realized that after the mom made some snarky remarks towards her parents who were blue-collar workers, which just means they had manual jobs.
The OP was supposed to go to Cabo with her boyfriend’s family although she always felt his mom didn’t like her
Image credits: NoTGoingThank
It became even more evident when all the people on the trip had first-class tickets and she was left with a coach ticket
Image credits: NoTGoingThank
Becky didn’t even hide the fact that she thought less of OP than others, which was evident when all the people who were supposed to go on the vacation got to the airport and everyone had first-class tickets except for OP.
The boyfriend’s mom made an excuse saying that she had a free coach ticket so she wanted to use it as the OP must be used to flying like that anyway. Besides, she is going to Cabo for free and should be grateful to be able to do that in the first place.
First-class tickets not only give access to comfortable seats on the plane, you also get priority check-in, which takes less time. So while the others waited for the OP to check in, she had time to think about the situation she was in because her boyfriend didn’t come to be with her, offer her help or say something to his mom about how she treated his girlfriend.
While waiting in line, all the emotions bottled up and poured out on the airport attendant
Image credits: NoTGoingThank
When it was finally her turn to check in, she had a baggage fee to pay. When the OP turned to Becky, she had a satisfied look on her face but NoTGoingThank couldn’t take it anymore and let out all of her frustrations on the airport employee.
It appeared to be a sweet lady who calmed the OP down and said that those people don’t appreciate her because that is not how you treat a family member, so she shouldn’t go on the trip. The OP listened to the wise words of the woman and left the check-in line, crying to her boyfriend.
The lady was very understanding and advised the OP to not go on that trip because the family clearly knew they were making her uncomfortable
Image credits: NoTGoingThank
The OP used the advice and even more, she broke up with her boyfriend
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It was such an eye-opening experience that the OP decided to break up with the guy then and there. She also told Becky what she thought about her and left. Even though the couple split, the boyfriend still continued to contact OP and tell her what a horrible person she was for leaving a vacation in the airport when everything was planned and paid for.
NoTGoingThank gave an explanation why she thinks she could have been a jerk: “Maybe I should have just gone to Cabo and had a good time because I don’t think I will get that opportunity again. I could have been too sensitive on the subject and shouldn’t have started crying so much in the airport.”
The boyfriend didn’t see the problem and for him it was unacceptable that the OP acted this way
Image credits: NoTGoingThank
Image credits: Gareth Williams (not the actual photo)
People in the comments didn’t think this at all and had the impression that she would have had the worst vacation ever. Also, they praised the attendant who not only was sweet to her in such a vulnerable situation but also encouraged the OP to turn around and go home.
What did you think of the story? Do you feel that the break-up was rushed or that it didn’t happen soon enough? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Let us know in the comments!
People in the comments were glad that the OP met that attendant who pushed her to make the right decision
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Nathaniel 3 years ago
Not only is that man a twatbasket, he comes from a family of twatbaskets. That poor woman gets my support.
LH25 3 years ago
The mom was horrible, but the BF was worse, allowing that treatment. And to talk about wasted money, well the ticket was free and she was likely going to be sharing a room with her BF I'd guess.
Random Panda 3 years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if she would have been asked to pay for her stay, had she gone on the vacation.
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Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
Mummsy was embarrassed because she got called out in public. No you did not embarrass her, she set herself up with her abusive treatment. You stood up for yourself as you should.
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Valerie Smart 3 years ago
I’m so over these entitled assholes treating others like s**t. You are NTA but that c**t of a mother surely was. You don’t need that b***h in your life and if bf can’t disconnect himself from his mothers tit then you don’t need him either.
Trond Øien 3 years ago
I had a MIL like that once. In my experience there would have been more humiliations big and small lined up for the OP on that holiday had she boarded that plane.
Say What 3 years ago
Yep. She would send OP to McDonald's while they dined at fancy restaurants because as she said, "you're used to it."
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Paul Davis 3 years ago
It's very bizarre to me how many people will go out of their way to insult people who might be the parents of their grandchildren one day. And then be stupidly upset they're not allowed to visit or see those kids.
Say What 3 years ago
She's not upset she didn't get a 1st class ticket. She would have been fine if everyone went coach. Duh. She was humiliated and was expected to sit by herself on a plane when she wasn't even traveling alone. She was also upset that her boyfriend ditched her at the airport.
Marco Conti 3 years ago
I can't imagine having my mother make my GF fly in coach while the rest of the family flies First class. This guy is either an Ahole of galactic proportions or a spineless mama's boy. She dodged a bullet.
Troux 3 years ago
Her boyfriend said she "wasted everyone's time and money." His mom said her coach ticket was free. Good chance to call him out - was it free, or just cheap because they don't value her?
Jeannette 3 years ago
Right. The room was the son's too, so how did she waste? The only time wasted was due to mother making her wait in the line.
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Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
I had a MIL like that in my first relationship, but also she’d call me a gold digger on top of treating me like a peasant - and btw I’m proud of my peasant history and proud to be Roma.
Spittnimage 3 years ago
I hate it when somebody is mean to another person and when that person doesn't just take their sh!t the mean person gets upset and tries to turn it around and be the one that was offended.
Mama Penguin 3 years ago
Definitely NTA. Becky would have treated her and made her feel like crap the entire vacation. She wouldn't have been able to enjoy the stupid vacation because of Becky. Glad she listened to the sweet check in lady.
CLG 3 years ago
Who knows what other "surprises" the mom had in store for her throughout the trip. Hotel room in another hotel? Making her pay her share every meal? Reserved seating separate from the family? The only disappointment here is that the mom almost certainly wanted them to break up and she got her wish.
Pamela Blue 3 years ago
Mom was bad enough, but that skidmark of a boyfriend? sheesh! OP was lucky she left when she did. She probably had everyone booked into a nice hotel, and OP would have been booked into a sleezy motel.
Bobby 3 years ago
This info was intentional held back for the purpose of belittling OP. I've been the one planning a family vaca before and sometimes you get deals for group purchases. A group text saying "Hey guys, I'm getting a free coach ticket because of how many seats we're booking. Is anyone OK taking that seat instead of 1st class?" would have been the mature way to handle that ticket. That isn't what happened, mom chose coach for OP because she doesn't see OP as having the same value as everyone else
jtrisn1 3 years ago
I dated a guy like this once. His mother humiliated me after inviting me to a party, took the homemade macaroni I brought, and then publicly in front of everyone when I was heading out, she told me to take it back home because no one will eat it anyway. My ex just stood there and shrugged his shoulders while I stared at his mother for the blatant disrespect
advice5cents 3 years ago
It had to be pretty bad if the airline employee discouraged her from boarding her flight!
Carol Emory 3 years ago
What did the gf expect? Sounds like the rest of the family toddle after the mother like puppies. Maybe she didn't like you because she knew, with your background, you'd never conform to putting up with her BS. She doesn't want a gf or wife for her son. She wants another puppy. Good for you for standing up for yourself. And hats off to the check in lady for backing you up!
The Cute Cat 3 years ago
WHO DARE TO TREAT A NURSE LIKE IT IS A JOB FOR SUB-HUMAN??? I'LL KICK THAT WOMAN HEAD FOR FREE..
Lana Jig-maker 3 years ago
...this sounds so absurd, like it would be the opening scene in a romcom. Yeah she dodged a bullet with that guy and his mom.
Nathaniel 3 years ago
Not only is that man a twatbasket, he comes from a family of twatbaskets. That poor woman gets my support.
LH25 3 years ago
The mom was horrible, but the BF was worse, allowing that treatment. And to talk about wasted money, well the ticket was free and she was likely going to be sharing a room with her BF I'd guess.
Random Panda 3 years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if she would have been asked to pay for her stay, had she gone on the vacation.
Load More Replies... Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
Mummsy was embarrassed because she got called out in public. No you did not embarrass her, she set herself up with her abusive treatment. You stood up for yourself as you should.
Load More Replies... Valerie Smart 3 years ago
I’m so over these entitled assholes treating others like s**t. You are NTA but that c**t of a mother surely was. You don’t need that b***h in your life and if bf can’t disconnect himself from his mothers tit then you don’t need him either.
Trond Øien 3 years ago
I had a MIL like that once. In my experience there would have been more humiliations big and small lined up for the OP on that holiday had she boarded that plane.
Say What 3 years ago
Yep. She would send OP to McDonald's while they dined at fancy restaurants because as she said, "you're used to it."
Load More Replies... Paul Davis 3 years ago
It's very bizarre to me how many people will go out of their way to insult people who might be the parents of their grandchildren one day. And then be stupidly upset they're not allowed to visit or see those kids.
Say What 3 years ago
She's not upset she didn't get a 1st class ticket. She would have been fine if everyone went coach. Duh. She was humiliated and was expected to sit by herself on a plane when she wasn't even traveling alone. She was also upset that her boyfriend ditched her at the airport.
Marco Conti 3 years ago
I can't imagine having my mother make my GF fly in coach while the rest of the family flies First class. This guy is either an Ahole of galactic proportions or a spineless mama's boy. She dodged a bullet.
Troux 3 years ago
Her boyfriend said she "wasted everyone's time and money." His mom said her coach ticket was free. Good chance to call him out - was it free, or just cheap because they don't value her?
Jeannette 3 years ago
Right. The room was the son's too, so how did she waste? The only time wasted was due to mother making her wait in the line.
Load More Replies... Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
I had a MIL like that in my first relationship, but also she’d call me a gold digger on top of treating me like a peasant - and btw I’m proud of my peasant history and proud to be Roma.
Spittnimage 3 years ago
I hate it when somebody is mean to another person and when that person doesn't just take their sh!t the mean person gets upset and tries to turn it around and be the one that was offended.
Mama Penguin 3 years ago
Definitely NTA. Becky would have treated her and made her feel like crap the entire vacation. She wouldn't have been able to enjoy the stupid vacation because of Becky. Glad she listened to the sweet check in lady.
CLG 3 years ago
Who knows what other "surprises" the mom had in store for her throughout the trip. Hotel room in another hotel? Making her pay her share every meal? Reserved seating separate from the family? The only disappointment here is that the mom almost certainly wanted them to break up and she got her wish.
Pamela Blue 3 years ago
Mom was bad enough, but that skidmark of a boyfriend? sheesh! OP was lucky she left when she did. She probably had everyone booked into a nice hotel, and OP would have been booked into a sleezy motel.
Bobby 3 years ago
This info was intentional held back for the purpose of belittling OP. I've been the one planning a family vaca before and sometimes you get deals for group purchases. A group text saying "Hey guys, I'm getting a free coach ticket because of how many seats we're booking. Is anyone OK taking that seat instead of 1st class?" would have been the mature way to handle that ticket. That isn't what happened, mom chose coach for OP because she doesn't see OP as having the same value as everyone else
jtrisn1 3 years ago
I dated a guy like this once. His mother humiliated me after inviting me to a party, took the homemade macaroni I brought, and then publicly in front of everyone when I was heading out, she told me to take it back home because no one will eat it anyway. My ex just stood there and shrugged his shoulders while I stared at his mother for the blatant disrespect
advice5cents 3 years ago
It had to be pretty bad if the airline employee discouraged her from boarding her flight!
Carol Emory 3 years ago
What did the gf expect? Sounds like the rest of the family toddle after the mother like puppies. Maybe she didn't like you because she knew, with your background, you'd never conform to putting up with her BS. She doesn't want a gf or wife for her son. She wants another puppy. Good for you for standing up for yourself. And hats off to the check in lady for backing you up!
The Cute Cat 3 years ago
WHO DARE TO TREAT A NURSE LIKE IT IS A JOB FOR SUB-HUMAN??? I'LL KICK THAT WOMAN HEAD FOR FREE..
Lana Jig-maker 3 years ago
...this sounds so absurd, like it would be the opening scene in a romcom. Yeah she dodged a bullet with that guy and his mom.
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