WIBTA for "emasculating" my father?
A young woman’s journey toward self-improvement is met with harsh judgment and misunderstanding from the very people who should be her pillars of support.
Despite her dedication to the gym and her strides toward a healthier lifestyle, her parents’ cu***ng words and unrealistic expectations weigh heavily on her spirit, making her achievements feel invisible. Yet in the face of their criticism, she finds a spark of determination.
Instead of retreating, she reaches out—inviting her mother to join her in the gym, hoping to bridge the gap between perception and reality, and to show that strength and health come in many forms beyond just the numbers on a scale.
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The original poster (OP) is facing emotional distress due to persistent fat-shaming comments from her father, which her mother supports by discouraging confrontation.
OP's attempt to es**blish boundaries by inviting her parents to the gym—a place where she has made verifiable personal progress—was redirected by her mother, who feared the father's ego would be damaged by realizing his daughter's physical superiority.
The central question remains whether OP is justified in prioritizing her emotional well-being and demanding an end to the a**se, even if the m**hod—proving physical superiority to her father—risks damaging his self-perception, or if protecting his sense of masculinity should take precedence over stopping the hurtful behavior.
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