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30-Year-Old Retaliates Against Her 60-Year-Old Single Aunt Who Asked Her If She Was Dating Yet

Christmas won't be complete without someone in your family asking if you're still single.

30-Year-Old Retaliates Against Her 60-Year-Old Single Aunt Who Asked Her If She Was Dating Yet

A family Christmas visit turned awkward fast when a 30-year-old woman got asked the one question she clearly did not want to hear, and she fired back with a jab that stunned everyone at the table.

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She had recently broken up with her partner after three years, and the holiday was already hard enough without her 60-year-old aunt pressing her about dating. What started as small talk turned into a sharp exchange, and the rest of the family had plenty to say about it afterward.

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Now the internet is split on whether she was just defending herself or taking things too far.

On the way home, OP's mom told her she was rude for answering that way because her aunt was just taking an interest in her and making conversation.

On the way home, OP's mom told her she was rude for answering that way because her aunt was just taking an interest in her and making conversation.TheYoungWan
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Read OP's entire original post below:

Read OP's entire original post below:TheYoungWan
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Young woman walking home with concerned mother after aunt’s rude questionTheYoungWan

This commenter thinks OP went too far.

This redditor believes OP is the A**hole, as she could have politely told her no or whatever answer she was comfortable with.

This redditor believes OP is the A**hole, as she could have politely told her no or whatever answer she was comfortable with.poeadam

And then the replies started pushing back.

In reply to the comment above, someone pointed out that the aunt's question was not only rude, it was also sexist.

In reply to the comment above, someone pointed out that the aunt's question was not only rude, it was also sexist.zealous-grasschoice

Others were quick to point out that OP wasn't asked why she didn't have a new man; she was asked IF she had a new man.

Others were quick to point out that OP wasn't asked why she didn't have a new man; she was asked IF she had a new man.gothiccmuse

The commenter doth project too much, methinks?

The commenter doth project too much, methinks?zealous-grasschoice

The aunt was just curious about OP.

The aunt was just curious about OP.gothiccmuse

It could have been phrased better, for sure.

It could have been phrased better, for sure.JessiFay

But just because she asked, it doesn't mean she was being rude.

But just because she asked, it doesn't mean she was being rude.gothiccmuse

It may be a sore spot for OP, but it certainly wasn't unreasonable to ask her if she was back to dating seven months post-breakup.

It may be a sore spot for OP, but it certainly wasn't unreasonable to ask her if she was back to dating seven months post-breakup.IAMA_LongHorse

OP's rude "clapback" was uncalled for.

OP's rude "clapback" was uncalled for.yogfthagen

This gets spicy like the AITA where a woman confronted cousins for disrespecting her mom at a family reunion.

It was seven months ago, not seven hours.

It was seven months ago, not seven hours.Late_Engineering9973

This person who related too much.

This person who related too much.emmakobs

People of the internet being sensitive? No way.

People of the internet being sensitive? No way.firstladymsbooger

And apparently, the question wasn't too soon, seeing that OP is currently dating someone, according to some internet sleuths.

And apparently, the question wasn't too soon, seeing that OP is currently dating someone, according to some internet sleuths.Sunnysmama

It is very irritating, and the emotion behind OP's *rude* response is totally understandable. Although, she did pick on her aunt like low-hanging fruit.

It is very irritating, and the emotion behind OP's *rude* response is totally understandable. Although, she did pick on her aunt like low-hanging fruit.kindcrow

Yep, the aunt could have at least said Merry Christmas.

Yep, the aunt could have at least said Merry Christmas.Jatulintarha

OP seemed to be determined to hurt the aunt with that specific response.

OP seemed to be determined to hurt the aunt with that specific response.kindcrow

Plot twist: the aunt is not actually single, and OP forgot to mention it in her original post.

Plot twist: the aunt is not actually single, and OP forgot to mention it in her original post.TheYoungWan

Reddit was confused, and so are we.

Reddit was confused, and so are we.RhubarbSkein

Because it's a long-distance relationship, it doesn't count?

Because it's a long-distance relationship, it doesn't count?TheYoungWan

Come on, OP. We were mostly on your side.

Come on, OP. We were mostly on your side.RhubarbSkein

Short but sweet.

Short but sweet.YourMoonWife

OP only shared the facts that made her look like the victim.

OP only shared the facts that made her look like the victim.CradleofDisturbed

To be honest, we can't really be sure about the intention behind the aunt's question, but it certainly didn't warrant a rude response.

To be honest, we can't really be sure about the intention behind the aunt's question, but it certainly didn't warrant a rude response.FoolMe1nceShameOnU

There may be a generational misunderstanding happening there.

There may be a generational misunderstanding happening there.Fluffy-Release6637

Yes, the question is intrusive, and yes, OP is rude. Both bad things can be true, and maybe the right answer is: everyone sucks here.

Yes, the question is intrusive, and yes, OP is rude. Both bad things can be true, and maybe the right answer is: everyone sucks here.Peony42

This is a comment worth reading:

This is a comment worth reading:FoolMe1nceShameOnU

Judging by the aunt's silence after OP's response, she was definitely humiliated.

Judging by the aunt's silence after OP's response, she was definitely humiliated.FoolMe1nceShameOnU

For that reason alone, OP is the a**hole.

For that reason alone, OP is the a**hole.FoolMe1nceShameOnU

After much deliberation and possibly reading all those comments, OP waved the white flag and admitted that she might have been in the wrong here.

After much deliberation and possibly reading all those comments, OP waved the white flag and admitted that she might have been in the wrong here.Judgement_Bot_AITA

What's a family reunion without a little bit of drama? OP's Christmas certainly wasn't boring, and for sure, the aunt won't soon forget this one.

OP learned her lesson not to be cruel to someone who annoyed her, and the aunt also potentially learned not to ask intrusive questions or not to direct them towards OP.

How's that for a serving of mild drama? How many aunts and uncles asked you if you were still single this year, and did you respond the way OP did?

The family dinner did not end well.

Want more fallout from nosy relatives, read about the niece who sparked reunion drama.

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