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Am I The Asshole (AITAH) for Splitting with My GF Over Her and Her Family’s Trump Obsession?
In a shocking turn of events, a young couple has gone their separate ways due to the girlfriend’s and her family’s unwavering support for Donald Trump. The decision has sparked a heated debate online, with many taking to social media to weigh in on whether the boyfriend was justified in ending the relationship.
According to sources close to the couple, the girlfriend’s obsession with Trump and her family’s like-minded views had become increasingly toxic and overwhelming. The boyfriend, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed that he felt constantly belittled and judged by his girlfriend’s loved ones whenever he expressed opposing views.
"I just couldn’t take it anymore," the boyfriend said in an exclusive interview. "It was like they were trying to convert me to being a Trump supporter, and if I didn’t comply, I was a ‘hater’ or a ‘snowflake.’"
The couple’s friends and family were reportedly shocked by the split, with many feeling that the boyfriend was being overly sensitive. However, the boyfriend maintains that his decision was not taken lightly and that he had exhausted all avenues of communication and compromise.
"I tried to talk to her about it, but she just wouldn’t listen," he said. "She would get defensive and angry whenever I brought it up, and it was clear that her family was influencing her. I realized that I was not going to be able to change her or her family’s views, and that it was time for me to move on."
The split has sent shockwaves through the couple’s social circle, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts on the matter.
"I think the boyfriend is being a total A-hole," wrote one commenter. "If the girlfriend loves Trump, who cares? It’s not like she’s hurting anyone."
However, others have come to the boyfriend’s defense, arguing that his decision was justified given the toxic nature of the relationship.
"I’m so proud of him for standing up for himself and his beliefs," wrote another commenter. "He didn’t deserve to be treated like that, and I hope he finds someone who respects him for who he is."
As the debate continues to rage on, one thing is clear: the age-old question of whether it’s ever okay to break up with someone over their political beliefs has been brought to the forefront once again.
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My(32M) gf(28F) and her family constantly talk about trump. They hate him, but it's to the extent that they are more obsessed than anyone I know that actually likes him. They want to know every little detail of news about him, and obsess over silly things like his hair looking different lol.
I'm generally pretty moderate and I just prefer to stay out of political conversations because I feel everyone is already passionately decided in most cases, so I don't really care who they like politically or whatever. Do your thing, don't hurt others and I'm good with it.
Also, these conversations never seem productive, and never seem to address things worth talking about, like policies that actually impact people who are struggling in the economy or social environment, so it seems to turn into negative comments about candidates rather than promoting the values of their preferred candidate.
It's wearing me down, being around all this negativity all the time. I genuinely do not care who anyone votes for, it's your personal choice and it should stay that way. I've told my girlfriend that I find it kind of annoying how much they complain about trump and her first instinct was to accuse me of supporting him, which is not at all the case. When I finally got her to believe that it has nothing to do with that, she then accused me of not caring about people because I don't ever complain about trump/talk about how awful he is.
She refused to accept that I just am exhausted by the constant complaining, and somehow I was left defending myself from the dumbest accusations lol. I simply don't want to listen to a bunch of adults complain about him all day every day, like it's the only thing in their lives.
I think I am going to break up with her this weekend because I just don't see this changing. She and her family have made it very clear to me that who I am does not matter anywhere near as much as who I vote for and who I hate. I don't plan on really getting into why, although I'm sure she will think I'm like a closet trump supporter.
TLDR: AITAH for breaking up with my gf without explaining why because her family is so trump obsessed that I just can't stand to be around
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NTA. Why get into a toxic family situation. Anyone that invested in politics has some mental health issues.
You’re not the asshole for wanting to be in a more positive environment.
NTAH, she and her family sound exhausting
People who let themselves become so consumed by their ideology that they adopt a “if you’re not with us, you’re against us” mindset are what’s ruining this country
NTA. Couples whose relationships survive huge differences in politics are famous, because they are so rare. Relationships die because of differences in politics, religion, childrearing, dishwasher-stacking…
Unfortunately you are not alone when it comes to politics affecting family and friend relationships. You need to look at the strength of your relationship and weigh the pros and cons. The Trump may not be relevant too much longer except if he wins and/or his court cases. Is it worth ending a great relationship over something that may dissipate soon? Is she worth it? Ignore the rest of the family because you can avoid or minimize your interactions with them and focus on you and her. Is she worth the wait?
Yep this isn’t about politics. It is that they have tipped into an unhealthy toxic side. There is an obsession here that isn’t balanced and healthy.
This to me would be similar to you learning about child exploitation in the world. Now every conversation you have is condemning it and how our powerful leaders are all in bed with it and how nothing is really fixing the problem. Now you are upset that you gf won’t talk about the problem 24×7 and she must support it because she isn’t speaking up.
I get why they hate trump, feel their feels express why you are upset. But why the fuck let it consume you and your happiness and those around you.
Simply put. You could say…
Hun I completely understand you and your families views and reasons. I also understand why you feel passionate and choose to speak up to encourage folks to vote and make a change. However what isn’t okay to me is the imbalance and complete focus on this topic. I don’t want to be surrounded by anger, hostility, and accusation non stop. Not that I don’t agree with your feelings but as soon as you thought I did you attacked me. Is that how a healthy relationship works, next time i disagree with your opinion it would be okay to attack you about it? Sorry but I can’t stay in a toxic relationship, you are behaving exactly as I imagine a hardcore mega family would who idolize trump.
NTAH. It’s exhausting to be around any kind of obsession, especially when it’s negative and unproductive. You deserve to be in a relationship where you can have open and respectful discussions, and it seems like that’s not possible with your girlfriend and her family. Don’t let their political obsessions dictate your life, you have every right to end a relationship that is causing you stress and negativity. Just remember, you are not in the wrong for wanting to distance yourself from this toxic behavior.
Breaking up without explaining sounds like a great way to avoid a political debate that’s clearly making you miserable. If her obsession with Trump is more important than your peace of mind, then it’s a good call. Just be ready for her to think you’re a secret Trump fan—sometimes, it’s easier to let them think that than deal with the endless drama.
I’d just warn her first, “look, stop talking about trump or we are breaking up”
Of course you are yta…anyone dumb enough to lose a relationship over politics is 10xs the sheep they accuse the other side of being… be a man and stop letting social media destroy your critical thinking skills
A person’s political views refect on their personal lives. Political views aren’t about parties and party leaders. They are about our view of how the world should be run.
I know that a person who parks on a disabled’s parking spot and thinks employees don’t deserve a day off has a different political view than me, no matter who he votes for. If I stay with this person, after the initial attraction wears out, life will become difficult and we will quarrel about the breakfast cereals arrangement in the bowl.
Your girlfriend’s opinions about finances, children, schooling, crime, travelling, friends’ qualities, nutrition etc will be something that you will have to live with every day. Make a checklist.
This is about boundaries. Why are you around her parents so much? If you have to be around them, you can tell them it makes you very uncomfortable to hear them talk about politics, you do not want to be around those discussions, and you can excuse yourself and leave during those discussions.
Same with your girlfriend. If she is going to accuse you of things, you definitely are allowed to leave. You don’t have to back yourself up.
I encourage you to leave the situation when you feel helplessly engaged in the toxicity. I’m sure there’s things you like about them, but that doesn’t mean you have to endure the bad moments and defend your self or views in them.
If this doesn’t make them aware of how much these toxic actions are impacting you and they refuse to be more considerate about what they talk about, you’re not the asshole.