AITA for completely ignoring my father’s girlfriend
In a household where ident*ty is clear but respect is blurred, twin brothers find themselves caught in a silent battle over names and recognition.
Despite their stark differences, one persistent irritation gnaws at their patience: a friend who deliberately confuses them, turning every greeting into a subtle act of provocation.
What began as playful annoyance spirals into a charged standoff, where ignoring the jabs becomes an act of defiance.
Yet, when the friend accuses them of disrespect, the twins are left questioning the delicate balance between empathy and self-respect in relationships tested by unspoken frustrations.
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The original poster and their twin feel intentionally disrespected by the woman who repeatedly confuses their names, leading them to retaliate by ignoring her when she makes the mistake.
This action directly conflicts with the woman's expectation that they should accept her mistakes as honest errors and forgive the behavior immediately.
Given that the confusion is alleged to be intentional retaliation for past annoyances, is it acceptable for the twins to use deliberate social withdrawal (ignoring her) as a boundary-setting mechanism against repeated, targeted disrespect, even if it causes conflict?
Commenters Came in Hot with Their Takes:
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