Aunt Planning Wedding Supports Non-Binary Nibling, Draws Ire of Their Parents

Brad Dickson • Managing Editor

May 7, 2022 3:00 PM EDT

A soon-to-be auntie stood up for her non-binary nibling's best interest when she told them that she did not expect them to wear a dress to her wedding. With a streak of empathy that the parents themselves lack, she was able to see how uncomfortable the prospect of wearing a dress was making her future nibling. The parents are angry and demand that she changes her stance, but she is fairly sure that what she is doing is the right thing. I mean, all other ethical justifications aside… It's her wedding, so the in-laws can back off!

This thread was posted by the aunt, Redditor u/Extreme-Break-6638, who has posted the story to Reddit's r/AITA (Am I the A-Hole) subreddit to get readers' opinions as to whether or not she is in the wrong or if she has overstepped by taking her position.

My take would be this: What an absolute legend. If only more young people had adults like this in their lives, who understood them and had their best interests at heart. Not only is this to-be-auntie not in the wrong… She's a goddamn hero.

Kudos to her, and here's to hoping she takes the commenter's advice and sticks to her path.