Girlfriend questions boyfriend's intelligence in front of his coworkers at a work event, his supervisor calls her out: 'Miss, at this party, you are his guest'

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Baiz Hoen
Feb 11, 2025 7:00 PM EST

There comes a point in every relationship when you start to form your own language that anyone outside of the relationship would find, frankly, insane. Maybe it's the voice you speak to each other with. Maybe it's the pet names you call each other. Maybe it's the inside jokes you share that you wouldn't be able to explain to anyone if you tried. This stage, however strange, strengthens the relationship and forms a remarkable bond between you and your partner that you won't be able to replicate with anyone else.

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Some couples' language is to tease each other relentlessly, and from an outside perspective, it can seem mean-spirited. For some couples, this works. To each their own, you know. But there comes a time when you know that this stage has ended when the jokes you make about each other start to get old. One man came to the internet to talk about the jokes his girlfriend makes about him and how it escalated to the point where his coworkers started to call her out on it. So, do you think it was in their right to say something? Or is this another thing that only the couple would understand?

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    "AITAH for not defending my girlfriend?"

    I'm (29M) not sure when it started, but my girlfriend (27F) often calls me "stupid" or "idiot." I've repeatedly asked her to stop, especially when she does it in front of her friends, but she insists on it because, according to her, I really am stupid. Her friends have picked up on it, and they call me "stupid" too whenever she does. It's humiliating, so I've stopped going with her to her outings with friends or coworkers because I know they'll call me stupid as well.
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    She says it's "no big deal," but it genuinely offends me. I've asked her multiple times to stop or at least only say it when we're alone, but she doesn't listen.
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    Yesterday, I had a party with my workmates and friends, and she started calling me stupid again. My close friends at work are used to it, but one of my senior colleagues had enough and called her out.
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    "Miss, at this party, you are his guest. You do know the nature of our work, right? Could you tone down that 'stupid' thing you keep calling him?"
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    Boom. Roasted.

    She didn't stop, though. When I accidentally dropped my phone while pulling it out of my pocket, she called me stupid again. This time, my senior said, "Listen, all of us here have PhDs, including (my name), in fact, he has two, which is impressive for his age. You're the only one here without one. If we're talking about education, you're actually the stupidest person in this room."
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    I was shocked she said that, but I realized maybe my girlfriend needed to feel what she's been making me feel. So, I stayed quiet. I saw the look on her face-she was clearly holding back tears and stayed silent for the rest of the event. When we got home, she was furious and deeply upset, asking why I didn't defend her. I told her that she needed a taste of her own medicine.
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    AITAH? Or was it fair for her to experience what I've been dealing with? Btw, my senior did apologize to her after the party for being harsh and said she was just looking out for me.
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    The commenters were quick to tell this man to leave this woman in the dust.

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    After just reading the first line, I got an advice for you: Break up with this nasty person. I love that this senior woman called her out. She more than deserved it. I hope it ruins the confidence she had to call other people stupid forever. I hope she cries about it every day.
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    NTA. But what you are describing is an emotionally ab ive relationship. I implore you to prioritize your own mental and emotional health and end this relationship. You deserve someone who builds you up and has your back.
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    YTA to yourself for staying with someone who doesn't respect you, and refuse to comply when you clearly communicate your feeling. You shouldn't need seniors to defend yourself.
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    NTA but why are you staying with someone who is so verbally ab ive towards you and who lets her friends verbally ab e you?
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    It's best to get right to the point with these situations.

    Why the h I are you with someone who would treat you that way get a new girlfreind
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    You're not the ah le-your girlfriend's behavior is toxic and disrespectful. Prioritize your well-being and consider leaving.
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    NTA Your girlfriend needed that wake up call and honestly so did you.
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    Op, you do realize that because of your advanced education, she is bound and determined to cut you down to size, so you don't think you're better than here right?
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    This is an extremely toxic and ab ive person and you need to get away from her asap. Her goal is to have everyone in your life and your circles call you stupid, and until you don't even question it anymore.
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    My guy...you HAVE to break up with her because it's inevitable anyway. She doesn't respect you and men women don't respect they cannot love.
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