Cold-Hearted Girlfriend Ignites Online Firestorm As She Labels Boyfriend ‘Weak’ For Quietly Enduring Verbal Lashing From His Boss

“She said it was emasculating and made me seem less attractive.”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 27, 2023

Our narrator (Original Poster) was caught in the relentless grip of a severe cold. He was thrust into the wild world of remote work pending his recovery. 

A familiar pattern emerged—one known to many wandering the jungle that was capitalism. When the pressure peaked, and deadlines tightened, frustration usually manifested in sharp, pointed words.

It was no cakewalk, but OP believed that was just how things were. It was a culture where enduring a metaphorical "eat your shit sandwich" was a rite of passage in every establishment.

With the kind of boss OP had, he was a seasoned traveler through these rough waters. However, one unfortunate day, OP’s girlfriend got a front-row seat to witness an intense verbal lashing session from his boss. She had a lot to say about it.

She wasn't just unimpressed; oh no, she was downright disgusted. It wasn't just about the yelling for her but the way our OP took it obediently—like his boss’s very own verbal punching bag.

OP’s girlfriend didn’t mince words; she found the entire scenario emasculating. In her words, it made him appear weak, and suddenly, he seemed less attractive.

OP felt she was taking it too far. If you had a boss, you were 100% getting yelled at at some point—what was he supposed to do? He didn’t make the rules, and it happened to every other person out there.

Her take on things was a real shocker, but did she really have a point?

Let’s dig into the details

A bit of background

OP’s girlfriend was disgusted that he stayed silent while his boss yelled at him over the phone. In her words, “It’s emasculating.”

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

“I would find it emasculating to be with someone who treated me the way she treated you.“

”I’m sorry that your supposed girlfriend rather comfort and support you decided to attack your masculinity.”

“She has very toxic image of what masculinity is.”

“Leave both situations, buddy. A good partner will support you in hard times, not look down on you.“

“She is doing the exact opposite of supporting you, and showing you who she really is.“

“Your girlfriend is turned off because you didn't potentially toss your job in the trash to save face in the moment.”

“Not only is your gf rude and unsupportive, it seems like she has some rather sexist views of men.”

“If my partner was getting yelled at, I wouldn't call them less of a person, I would offer emotional support.”

“Tell her that you don't actually find her misandry and belief in toxic masculinity to be particularly attractive either.“

Redditors quickly set a few things straight: Not everyone got yelled at at their workplace, and it definitely wasn’t normal—nothing normal about consistent verbal abuse.

Surprisingly, they found the girlfriend's reaction more concerning than the boss's tantrum. Why think less of him in such a situation instead of showing support?

The advice? Reconsider both the relationship and the workplace. It's time for a fresh perspective on both fronts.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse