AITA I ditched a date after he told me “A woman could never be president”
She stepped into a date that felt more like a trap, a reckless leap from a fleeting night into a world of discomfort and disappointment.
Ignoring the warnings of her friends, she found herself trapped in awkward silences and unsettling conversations that revealed a side of him she never wanted to see.
As the night unraveled, a simple evening spiraled into a moment of stark realization—the chilling dismissal of her beliefs and dreams.
With courage, she escaped the scene, reclaiming her voice and dignity, leaving behind a man whose values clashed so deeply with her own.
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The original poster (OP) felt immediate discomfort and recognized severe ideological differences with their date, leading them to abruptly leave the situation when faced with misogynistic comments.
The central conflict lies between the OP prioritizing their personal values and safety by ending the date immediately, and the implied expectation, perhaps from the date or social norms, to stay or handle the confrontation differently.
Considering the clear clash of fundamental beliefs and the OP's swift exit when feeling unsafe or offended, the question remains: Is it acceptable to abandon a date immediately upon encountering deeply opposing or offensive views, or does social etiquette require a more formal explanation or attempt at resolution, even when intoxicated?
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