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I (20M) grew up in a wealthy family. My parents worked hard for their success, and I've always been grateful for the opportunities I've had. I try to stay humble about my background and avoid flaunting it.
I started dating my girlfriend (19F) about a year ago. At first, everything was great, and we really connected. But over time, she started making comments about my upbringing. It began as light teasing, which I could handle, but it gradually became more mean-spirited.
Whenever we were out with friends, she'd make jokes about me being a "spoiled rich kid" or not knowing the value of money. She'd laugh it off and say she was just joking, but it started to bother me. I tried talking to her about it, but she'd brush it off and say I was being too sensitive.
She'd also bring up how I already have a job lined up after college thanks to my dad's connections. She'd say things like, "Must be nice to not have to worry about job hunting like the rest of us," or, "Of course you have everything figured out; you've never had to struggle."
The breaking point came at a friend's party. She went on a rant about how I had never worked for anything and how everything was handed to me on a silver platter. She even said I couldn't understand real struggles because of my privileged background.
I was humiliated and hurt. After the party, I told her that her comments were disrespectful and that I couldn't be with someone who belittled me like that. She accused me of overreacting and not being able to take a joke. Despite my feelings, she refused to apologize and continued to downplay the issue.
So, I broke up with her. Now, some of our mutual friends are saying I was too harsh and should have given her another chance. They think I overreacted to what they see as harmless jokes. But I couldn't keep putting up with the constant jabs, especially when she showed no remorse.
AITA for breaking up with my girlfriend after she kept making fun of me for growing up with a silver spoon?
This is why you date within your social class. They won't have your outlook or values.
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