Guy Disgusted By Brother s Behavior At His Kid s Birthday Party Finally Calls Him Out Asks If It Was Too Much

Guy Disgusted By Brother s Behavior At His Kid s Birthday Party Finally Calls Him Out Asks If It Was Too Much

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Guy Disgusted By Brother’ s Behavior At His Kid’ s Birthday Party Finally Calls Him Out Asks If It Was Too Much

Ieva Gailiūtė and
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Whether we like it or not, siblings are for life. They are usually our first best friends and partners in crime where "please don't tell mom" is only the beginning of our adventures together. But while being tight and having each other's back is a huge blessing, a good sibling relationship isn't always a given. Redditor NieceFirstBdayAITA knows this from personal experience. Recently, this man submitted a story to the AITA subreddit, asking its members to share their perspectives after he called his brother out in front of their whole family. "My brother, 'Paul,' and I are not close at all. We have very different worldviews and have incompatible personalities," the user explained. When he and his girlfriend, Amy, were invited to a get-together to celebrate his niece's first birthday, the couple was hit with an avalanche of complaints Paul had about his wife and baby as soon as they stepped through the door. While the man tried to freeze out his brother's misogynistic comments, the situation got so uncomfortable that he just had to react. Read on to find out how this sibling drama unfolded and be sure to share your insights with us in the comments.

After his brother made everyone feel extremely uncomfortable at his daughter s first birthday party this man called him out in front of the whole family

Image credits: Erica Marsland Huynh (not the actual photo)

Unsure of whether he went too far he asked the internet to evaluate the situation

Image credits: Hannelies Ravensloot (not the actual photo) According to Dr. Jesse Matthews, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Chester Springs, PA, uncomfortable situations where family members lack respect for others are often difficult to navigate. See, everything depends on the circumstances, who is involved, and the relationships they have between them. "I know most of us would like to believe that we would say something in the situation here, calling this guy out and putting him in his place, but the truth is - many people are conflict avoidant," he told Bored Panda. Dr. Matthews explained these situations usually get tense and awkward, and we might remain silent because we simply don't know what to say. "We may also hope that someone else steps up and says something, so we don't have to or at least don't have to be first. It's hard to be the only one to speak out, so this becomes more likely as well if you know other people are bothered by the behavior and would probably support you in saying something or in the event of a conflict." However, in most cases, being assertive and pointing out negative behaviors to a family member is the right thing to do. Although Dr. Matthews suggested considering the words the person is saying, who are they saying it to, and is this just a one-time thing or a repeated harmful pattern. "When it comes to family, chances are whatever is happening is not the first time and Old Uncle Steve, Aunt Nancy, or Grandpa most likely already has a reputation for this kind of thing. You may have a good sense already of the dynamic and what everyone else thinks," the psychologist added. "We all know that people like this are unlikely to change and we may feel like it's a waste of time or an unnecessary risk to call them out, even though this is probably the right thing to do." Moreover, Dr. Matthews asked you to consider the location. If the person embarrasses or disrespects others in public, "it would be important to try to support the offended individual(s) and let them know we don't approve of our family member's behavior, while also letting the family member know that." And there's always the option to set healthy boundaries. For example, some people limit their interactions with relatives "because of their behavior and the fact that they often don't change or show much respect for how others feel about it."

After reading the story here s what Redditors had to say about the sibling drama







When it comes to this particular situation in question, Paul's complaints and misogynistic comments not only ruined his daughter's birthday but also took a toll on his wife, Lisa. "This is probably not the first time Paul has acted like this, as he appears way too comfortable pushing the work onto his wife and making such offensive and hurtful comments. This is abuse, and sadly too many partners fall victim to it and continue to allow it by not saying anything about it," psychologist Dr. Matthews explained. If a person is acting in a mean and misogynistic fashion, there may be some underlying issues that cause their behavior. "Paul may feel neglected or lonely since his wife had a child, and so he's lashing out at Lisa through his behavior and comments, unable to verbalize his feelings and thoughts in a more productive or loving way." "He also seems to be immature, making all of this about him, rather than being part of a team with Lisa or accepting that life has changed. And alcohol seems to be bringing out more hate and anger in him. His reaction to his brother's words also display his self-centeredness, as he's feeling like the victim and not seeing or acknowledging his part in the matter," he noted. While Redditors immediately deemed the hero of this story had every right to call out and shame his unsupportive brother, finding ourselves in similar situations may leave us unsure of what to do. Thankfully, Dr. Matthews was ready to lend a helping hand and explained how to better handle these conflicts. He advised you to ask yourself these questions: "Do you say anything, and if so, what? And going forward, do you need to set a boundary with the person and let them know that you won't accept or tolerate this kind of behavior? Also, do you need to reconsider spending time with this person or attending these kinds of gatherings?" Start a conversation with other relatives as well, the psychologist added, particularly if you think you might be on the same page. "The bottom line is that we don't have to tolerate behavior that is embarrassing, shameful, or abusive, even from our closest family. We all have rights and the power to speak up and let that person know how they're affecting us. Doing that isn't easy, but it's often the right thing to do," Dr. Matthews concluded.





Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Share on Facebook Ieva Gailiūtė Ieva Gailiūtė Writer, BoredPanda staff Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. After learning the Swedish language and getting completely lost in the world of Scandinavian mythology, she figured out that translating and writing is what she's passionate about. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee. Read more » Ilona Baliūnaitė Ilona Baliūnaitė Author, BoredPanda staff Ilona is a photo editor at Bored Panda with an MA in Communication Of Creative Society. Before Bored Panda, she worked as a social media manager and freelance graphic designer. When she is not photoshopping or searching for the most interesting photos for stories, she is usually watching good movies and says that The Godfather is the best. 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No woman needs nor wants to hear how "undesirable" she is especially after giving birth. It can take a long time to get back in shape. His crass behaviour will only get worse. She can do bad by herself, although getting rid of him would be a win. 42 42points reply Amy Taylor Amy Taylor Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago I've had friends who have told me that their husbands "gave them" a time frame to lose the baby weight. I was so incredibly disgusted. I actually like my body more after giving birth twice!! I created life!! I was in awe of what my body was capable of!! 22 22points reply Load More Replies... Emma Emma Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago And usually pregnant people don't gain THAT much weight. Just enough to carry a baby. Men like that are just disgusting. 1 1point reply Emma Emma Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago It's absolutely disgusting. And for MOST women, it's just baby weight, it doesn't change our bodies that much and it can be lost easily. His talk of her not being in shape is probably exaggerated as hell. Wouldn't be surprising since many misogynists are like that. 0 0points reply Katie Lutesinger Katie Lutesinger Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago I can see why this guy doesn't get along with his brother at all. What a POS. 27 27points reply Katie Lutesinger Katie Lutesinger Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago Ooh, a spambot of my very own. And it's not even my birthday! 2 2points reply Load More Replies... 3 Owls In A Coat 3 Owls In A Coat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago All I can think about is Lisa. I hope she’s okay and moved on. 19 19points reply Load More Comments POST Rosie Cat Rosie Cat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 2 months ago Lisa needs to pack his stuff up and put his a*s out. No woman needs nor wants to hear how "undesirable" she is especially after giving birth. It can take a long time to get back in shape. His crass behaviour will only get worse. She can do bad by herself, although getting rid of him would be a win. 42 42points reply Amy Taylor Amy Taylor Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago I've had friends who have told me that their husbands "gave them" a time frame to lose the baby weight. I was so incredibly disgusted. I actually like my body more after giving birth twice!! I created life!! I was in awe of what my body was capable of!! 22 22points reply Load More Replies... Emma Emma Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago And usually pregnant people don't gain THAT much weight. Just enough to carry a baby. Men like that are just disgusting. 1 1point reply Emma Emma Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago It's absolutely disgusting. And for MOST women, it's just baby weight, it doesn't change our bodies that much and it can be lost easily. His talk of her not being in shape is probably exaggerated as hell. Wouldn't be surprising since many misogynists are like that. 0 0points reply Katie Lutesinger Katie Lutesinger Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago I can see why this guy doesn't get along with his brother at all. What a POS. 27 27points reply Katie Lutesinger Katie Lutesinger Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago Ooh, a spambot of my very own. And it's not even my birthday! 2 2points reply Load More Replies... 3 Owls In A Coat 3 Owls In A Coat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 months ago All I can think about is Lisa. I hope she’s okay and moved on. 19 19points reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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