AITA for getting upset at my gf for giving my mom a tattoo
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The original poster experienced a clear conflict between his desire to manage his parents' first impression of his girlfriend and his girlfriend's strong a*sertion of her autonomy and artistic expression, leading to a breakdown in trust after the unexpected tattooing of his mother.
Considering the girlfriend acted on her own initiative with a permanent modification to the OP's mother, should the OP prioritize protecting his immediate comfort level regarding his parents' reactions, or must he fully respect his girlfriend's right to self-determination and her actions, even when they directly involve his family?
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