Korean Lady Kicks Out Boyfriend's Sister For Her Persistent Racist Jokes, Gets Slammed By Boyfriend For Overreacting

"I'm Korean and I can't bear the offensive jokes from my boyfriend's family anymore."

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 13, 2023

In a world that often celebrates humor and light-hearted banter, the line between a harmless joke and a hurtful barb is pretty thin.

This story revolves around a 20-year-old woman (OP) grappling with the discomfort caused by her boyfriend's sister's offensive jokes. Living with her boyfriend, OP initially found a warm connection with his family, especially his sister. However, this bond turned sour as the sister's jokes began targeting her appearance and ethnicity.

OP's discomfort was further compounded by the unusually close relationship between her boyfriend and his sister, which made her feel like a third wheel in her own relationship. However, she chose not to confront her boyfriend, attributing her discomfort to a mere difference in culture.

The situation escalated during a casual evening of poker, where the sister's jokes became intolerable — apparently, OP had to endure hearing jokes about her body and race. Worst of all, her boyfriend joined in the laughter rather than call his sister to order.

Feeling belittled and unsupported, OP burst out in anger in front of everyone. She demanded that the offensive jokes stop and went on to kick her boyfriend's sister out when she feigned ignorance.

This incident not only strained her relationship with her boyfriend's family but also cast a shadow on her relationship with her boyfriend. The aftermath left her questioning whether her reaction was justified or if she should have remained silent to keep the peace.

Scroll down to find out the full details of the story.

Let’s dig into the details

A little background

OP kicked her boyfriend's sister out after enduring a barrage of hurtful jokes

OP got into a heated exchange with her boyfriend, who feels that she went too far

Important update: The couple have taken a break

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

“NTA but you need to get rid of the whole racist family.”

“NTA. Do you really want to deal with this for the rest of your life?”

This Redditor has given OP a template to use in confronting her boyfriend. She needs to be more assertive with her expectations

“The fact that your boyfriend down plays what happened is a huge red flag.“

“You need to have a serious conversation with your boyfriend about what a future together looks like.“

“NTA… If he hasnt stood up for you by now, he never will.”

“NTA, she was rude and offensive. It’s a pattern and she should never be allowed in your home again.“

“That your boyfriend didn't tell his mother and sister to knock it off speaks volumes.”

“Anyone standing up for her is racist and fatphobic by proxy. Ditch them all.“

The Reddit community rallied behind OP to give her much-needed emotional support. Commenters can’t believe that her boyfriend could be so insensitive and stand by as his partner is being humiliated.

There is a unanimous agreement that OP needs to sit down and discuss what the future holds with her boyfriend. And from the look of things, there isn’t much to be hopeful about.

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Jesse