Woman Calls Out Boyfriend's Embarrassing Behavior At Vet Clinic

Alfe Mercado
Dog biting a ball
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A woman is questioning whether she was wrong to tell her boyfriend that his behavior was embarrassing after he broke down sobbing in public upon learning that his dog had cancer. She explained that while she understands that the news was devastating, she felt that he should have handled it better and not caused a scene in the middle of the vet clinic hallway. The man accused her of being ridiculous and shallow for worrying about what others thought, and the two have been arguing ever since. Read on to find out if she was justified in calling out his behavior.

Quick appointment with vet to discuss sick dog's condition 🐶

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Boyfriend's meltdown at vet clinic after cancer diagnosis 🐶

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Boyfriend's public breakdown over sick dog raises eyebrows 😢🐶

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Boyfriend's embarrassing breakdown at vet clinic leaves onlookers uncomfortable 😳

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Boyfriend's public meltdown at vet clinic leaves girlfriend mortified 😳

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Boyfriend's rude behavior at vet clinic causes concern for girlfriend

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Boyfriend's defensive behavior causes argument at vet clinic 🐶

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Regretting calling out boyfriend's behavior at vet clinic. AITA?

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Communication breakdown between couple at the vet clinic 🐶

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Shared responsibilities and emotional ties to the dog 🐶

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Boyfriend's embarrassing reaction to dog's cancer diagnosis

A woman recently took to the internet to share an embarrassing experience she had with her boyfriend at the vet clinic. After learning that his beloved dog had cancer, the boyfriend broke down in tears and dropped to his knees in the hallway, causing a scene. The woman was left feeling embarrassed as her boyfriend sobbed loudly, ignoring her attempts to get him to leave. When she later expressed her embarrassment to him, he lashed out, accusing her of being ridiculous and shallow. While she admits that she may have handled the situation poorly, she remains concerned about his reaction and the way he handled the news. Read on for a look at some of the reactions and comments to this story.

YTA for shaming your boyfriend's emotions and reactions at the vet.

Vahldaglerion | Vahldaglerion

Don't judge someone's mourning process 🐾💔

BaltimoreBadger23 | BaltimoreBadger23

Insensitive partner shamed for being emotional about cancer diagnosis 🐶💔 YTA

Sea-Grapefruit5561 | Sea-Grapefruit5561

Don't shame men for expressing emotions. YTA, let him grieve. 💔😢

CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000

Commenter shamed for toxic masculinity, told to 'throw the entire woman away' 🙄

WillThereBeFood009 | WillThereBeFood009

Men should be allowed to express themselves however they want. YTA.

Ok_Pumpkin174 | Ok_Pumpkin174

Commenter calls out person prioritizing reputation over boyfriend's grief 💔

innocentsubterfuge | innocentsubterfuge

Commenter receives harsh backlash for criticizing grieving woman

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Internet debates whether post is bait or not 🤔

Natural_Candidate_74 | Natural_Candidate_74

Veterinary worker defends boyfriend, calls out judgmental behavior 👀

1976Raven | 1976Raven

Don't let anyone shame you for expressing emotions ❤️🐶

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Don't shame your partner for grieving, let them cope. 😢

Dragonman2455 | Dragonman2455

Understanding and empathy are key. Don't judge, just listen. ❤️

PossibilityKind6373 | PossibilityKind6373

Commenter calls out YTA and receives a sassy reply 🙄

witchbrew7 | witchbrew7

Commenter defends emotional boyfriend and calls out OP for being the a**hole.

JSJH | JSJH

Commenter calls out OP for being unsupportive towards boyfriend's cancer diagnosis. YTA.

Stunt57 | Stunt57

Commenter calls out insensitive behavior at vet clinic, calls YTA.

LuvMeLongThyme | LuvMeLongThyme

Insensitive partner shames boyfriend's reaction to dog cancer diagnosis. YTA 💔

DecentUnderperformer | DecentUnderperformer

Breaking gender stereotypes: Commenter calls out toxic masculinity. YTA.

DemonCatMinion | DemonCatMinion

Commenter calls out AH behavior with YTA verdict. 😬

QuimWaffles | QuimWaffles

Insensitive partner shamed for crying in public by unsupportive girlfriend 😢

PilotEnvironmental46 | PilotEnvironmental46

Insensitive girlfriend called out for embarrassing her upset boyfriend.

SamSpayedPI | SamSpayedPI

Breaking the stigma: Supporting men's emotional vulnerability 🙏

GeologistSad6506 | GeologistSad6506

Empathy first! Don't prioritize strangers over your loved ones. 💔

ijustwanttoaskaq123 | ijustwanttoaskaq123

Commenter reacts to embarrassing behavior with sympathy and concern 😬

One-Ad-4136 | One-Ad-4136

OP's boyfriend embarrassed her at vet clinic, commenter sympathizes.

IS_MC | IS_MC

Breaking down toxic masculinity and sexist behavior. Don't cry? 😭

HsinVega | HsinVega

Defending love: Commenter defends boyfriend's love for pet at vet.

Theemillershow | Theemillershow

Commenter goes all out with YTA, no holding back 🚫👀

ashley5748 | ashley5748

Empathy matters: Don't judge someone's emotional response to bad news.

SarOnly | SarOnly

Commenter holds nothing back with YTA verdict 💥

No-Calligrapher3644 | No-Calligrapher3644

Insensitive girlfriend shames boyfriend for showing emotions about sick dog 😡

beller36 | beller36

Be kind. He was already upset. ❤️

BusyBeeBusyBee | BusyBeeBusyBee

Commenter calls out heartless behavior at vet clinic. 💔

crckhre | crckhre

Commenter calls out selfish behavior at vet clinic

FlyingDutchLady | FlyingDutchLady

Your behavior at the vet clinic: Relationship deal breaker? 💔

Allaboutbird | Allaboutbird

Commenter calls out toxic masculinity in emotional shaming. 🚫🧔

C4M5T46 | C4M5T46

Commenter calls out OP's lack of empathy 😒

NmlsFool | NmlsFool

Commenter calls out lack of empathy in YTA's behavior 😒

Issyswe | Issyswe

Insensitive comment receives scathing YTA judgement. Emotions matter 😢

Lenaballerina | Lenaballerina

Commenter calls out toxic masculinity in relationship 💪

NegJesus | NegJesus

Commenter calls out terrible girlfriend for belittling emotional boyfriend 😡

sainthO0d | sainthO0d

Commenter calls out YTA with a fiery response 🔥

BertTheNerd | BertTheNerd

Insensitive commenter receives backlash for lack of empathy 😔

nllsk | nllsk

Commenter defends sobbing person, calls out OP's behavior. 😔

LurksAroundHere | LurksAroundHere

Don't be an a**hole. Let your partner grieve their way ❤️🐶

AnotherNamelessNomad | AnotherNamelessNomad

Commenter calls out toxic masculinity in relationship 💪

VictorianPlatypus | VictorianPlatypus

Commenter calls out OP for being heartless at vet clinic 💔

DeadWillow26 | DeadWillow26

Breaking the stigma: Men should feel free to express emotions ❤️

gingerbeard1775 | gingerbeard1775

Lack of empathy? 🤔 Woman called out for telling BF how to grieve

HoldFastO2 | HoldFastO2

Toxic masculinity called out! 💪

Genius-Smart | Genius-Smart

Commenter accuses OP of lack of empathy. Yikes. 😬

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Don't be an insensitive a**hole, it's okay to cry 😢

faedriana | faedriana

Commenter calls out OP for being insensitive to grieving boyfriend 💔

KimmyStand | KimmyStand

Commenter criticizes toxic masculinity in response to insensitivity.

Whysocomplicat3d | Whysocomplicat3d

Insensitive girlfriend shames partner for grieving dog's diagnosis 😒

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Insensitive comment sparks backlash from pet lovers 🐾

Revolutionary-Let937 | Revolutionary-Let937

Supporting loved ones during tough times is crucial ❤️

cuttlefish97 | cuttlefish97

Don't police someone's emotions, even if they're embarrassing 😬

Neurobivergence | Neurobivergence

Don't be insensitive in tough situations 😔🐶

krustsknucks | krustsknucks

Don't shame someone for showing emotions, even men. 😢👨‍❤️‍👨

theFauxOperator | theFauxOperator