Boyfriend’s Humiliating ‘Comedy’ Routine at Company Christmas Party Leads Woman to Leave Mid-Show: ‘Ex-Boyfriend' is starting to sound a lot more accurate.’

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Etai Eshet • Editor
Dec 31, 2024 10:00 PM EST

Attending events as a plus-one can be a stressful undertaking for anyone, especially if they're work-related. As a guest of a guest, you want to make a good impression and shine on your partner with a complimenting light. But in some cases, the partner makes that intention practically impossible.

The original poster's night at her boyfriend's work Christmas party was exactly like that and was quite the spectacle. Her boyfriend, apparently fancying himself a comedian, decided to use OP as the evening's entertainment. He mocked her career and shared embarrassing personal stories she'd asked him to keep private because nothing says "I respect you" like public humiliation.

Our event planner showed remarkable restraint as she endured a series of "jokes" about her profession. Being told she just "plans parties" while surrounded by "real" professionals must have been a real ego boost. The boyfriend's routine peaked when he shared that personal story she'd specifically asked him not to tell. Clearly, her wishes were less important than getting a few laughs.

OP eventually decided she'd had enough and left. BF aka Prince Charming, who understood where he went wrong and wanted to make amends - came home only to double down by accusing her of embarrassing him. Because somehow, she was the one making him look bad, not his stellar performance of depreciation.

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    The final straw came during dessert when people were sharing funny stories. He decided to tell an embarrassing story about me that I've explicitly asked him not to share before.
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  • Some of her friends suggested she should've stuck around longer. Apparently, being the center of every joke is just part of being a good sport. But as the discussion with Redditors unfolded, the original poster seemed to gain clarity. By the end, she was noticeably more comfortable referring to this comedic genius as her ex-boyfriend.

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    AITA for leaving my boyfriend's office Christmas party after he repeatedly humiliated me in front of his coworkers?
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    This happened last weekend and I can't stop thinking about it. My boyfriend (30M) invited me (28F) to his company's Christmas dinner and I was excited but also
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    nervous. I wanted to make a good impression so I spent a lot of time picking the perfect outfit, doing my hair, and ensuring I was presentable.
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    When we arrived everything seemed fine at first. I introduced myself to his coworkers and they were polite if not a little stiff. As the night went on though things took a turn.
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    During dinner my boyfriend made a joke about my job. I'm an event planner and he works in corporate finance. He said something like "She just plans parties for a living
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    while I'm out here making real money." People laughed but I felt a lump in my throat. I work hard and I'm proud of what I do so hearing him belittle me like that stung.
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    I tried to laugh it off to keep things light but then he doubled down. Someone asked me about my favorite event I'd planned and before I could answer he
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    interrupted saying "Probably one of those kids' birthday parties. That's her level of expertise." Everyone laughed again and I just sat there mortified.
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    The final straw came during dessert when people were sharing funny stories. He decided to tell an embarrassing story about me that I've explicitly asked him not to share before. It's a personal
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    story from early in our relationship involving a mishap I had while meeting his parents. I was practically begging him with my eyes to stop but he told the story anyway.
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    I felt like I couldn't breathe. Everyone was laughing, and I wanted to disappear. I quietly told him I wasn't okay with what he was doing but he brushed me off, saying "Don't be so uptight-it's all in good fun."
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    At that point I couldn't take it anymore. I excused myself thanked the host and left. When he got home he was furious
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    accusing me of embarrassing him by leaving. He said I made him look bad in front of his coworkers and that I was being overly sensitive.
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    Now he's refusing to apologize and insists I owe him an apology for “overreacting." My friends are split some say I should've stayed and dealt with it later while others think he crossed the line.
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    So, AITA for walking out?
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    Electronic_Ladder398 19h ago • NTA, why is he still your boyfriend? dude is a huge AH. Ditch him and whichever friends are siding with him, they're all trash.
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    Master-Ad-1534 OP 19h ago Honestly, I'm starting to question it myself. This isn't the first time he's made me the bot of a joke but it's never been this bad or this public before. I thought maybe he
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    was just trying to impress his coworkers but at what cost? As for the friends siding with him... yeah, it's making me rethink some of those relationships too.
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    Icanzllravor • 19h ago He should be your ex. If he loved you, he would be proud of your job and would have been your biggest cheerleader. Instead he
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    used I you to stroke his own ego, even knowing he was hurting you. He should not need to impress his coworkers at your expense, EVER.
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    Josephine-Ivy 18h ago • It's concerning that he consistently puts you down for laughs. You deserve someone who uplifts and respects you, not someone who derides your accomplishments.
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    big_bunda 18h ago • He needs to be dumped! This shows what he thinks about her.
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    TootsNYC 18h ago Edited 16h ago • • They were polite but stiff when she met them. What's he been saying about her? 318 Reply • BagelwithQueefcheese 18h ago • Exactly
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    dragon_Porra • 19h ago • ΝΤΑ Why are you with this jealous, insensitive very low self esteem that gets to feel like "the man" by putting you down.
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    He doesn't respect you, you apologize when he grovels for forgiveness...but do you trust him after this?
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    Master-Ad-1534 OP 19h ago Respect should be the bare minimum in a relationship and this showed how little he has for me. Trust is definitely shaken and honestly I'm questioning if there's anything left to salvage.
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    mikoline97 19h ago NTA. If he doesn't understand that he publicly humiliated you and tries to make himself the victim, that's a big red flag.
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    Master-Ad-1534 OP 19h ago 'Ex-Boyfriend' is starting to sound a lot more accurate. If love and respect aren't there, what's the point?
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  •  It takes guts to recognize when you're being mistreated and even more to do something about it. Kudos to her for valuing herself enough to walk away from such a "hilarious" situation.

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