WIBTA for breaking up with my live-in GF who moved cross country to live with me for what she said about my sister and her kids?
The user, a 29-year-old male, grew up in a strict religious household but left home at 15 and maintained a supportive relationship with his younger sister, 24F. He had promised her he would help her leave their family if she ever needed to.
After taking a career opportunity that required him to move back to his home state, his sister called asking if she and her two young children (ages 5 and 4) could stay with him temporarily. He agreed and his girlfriend (26F), who moved with him, was understanding.
The conflict arose when the girlfriend's friend visited, and the user overheard them mocking his sister's appearance, sp*ech, and behavior, with his girlfriend stating she stays because the user likes "fixing broken s**t," which includes his family. This deeply upset the user, leading him to question the relationship.
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The user is currently facing a significant dilemma regarding his five-year relationship after overhearing his girlfriend making deeply hurtful and dismissive comments about his sister, whom he feels obligated to protect.
His core conflict rests on whether he can continue with a partner who shows such disrespect for his family, despite her claims of having sacrificed much to move for him.
The central question is whether the user is wrong to end the relationship based on this revelation of his girlfriend's true feelings, or if her apology, coupled with her current dependence on him in a new city, warrants an attempt to reconcile. Should the trust broken by her comments outweigh her stated sacrifices?
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