Man Wonders If He's A Jerk For Not Leaving A Bench After A Woman Said He Made Her "Uncomfortable"

It's a sad fact that it isn't uncommon for women to feel unsafe on public transport. This is especially true when women travel alone at night.

Understandably, a woman may feel intimidated by a man getting a little too close during a trip, or perhaps while waiting at a station or stop. Men are often aware of this discomfort and are mindful of their presence around an unaccompanied female.

However, one man recently shared his frustration on Reddit about a confrontation he experienced with a woman while traveling late at night. The woman expressed that she felt "uncomfortable" with how "close" the man was sitting to her on a bench.

The man took to the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit to ask if he had been a jerk for refusing to move. Scroll down to read the story in full and decide for yourself. Flickr (not the actual photo)

Here's the man's story in full.

The man said there was only one bench available at the station.

The woman said she felt uncomfortable with him sitting near her.

The man promised he wouldn't bother her and was simply tired after a long day.

The man refused to move.

Not long after, the woman got up and moved away, but not without calling him a name first.

So, was he the a**hole?

Here's how people responded.