AITA for saying "I dunno man, lesbians."?
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The original poster feels conflicted because their dismissive response about their sister's relationship choices—attributing them simply to being 'lesbians'—has caused significant upset with their girlfriend, who interpreted the comment as h**ophobic and stereotyping.
The central conflict lies between the OP's casual acceptance (or perhaps lack of deep thought) regarding their sister's social dynamics and their girlfriend's expectation of sensitivity regarding potentially harmful generalizations.
Was the original poster's casual, shorthand explanation regarding their sister's social circle and the inclusion of the ex-partner a harmless joke reflecting in-group understanding, or did this reliance on generalization cross a line into harmful stereotyping that invalidated their girlfriend's concerns?
Should the OP prioritize defending their sister's lifestyle or validating their girlfriend's perception of h**ophobia in the comment?
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NTA.