How do you handle witnessing a man be “mildly sexist” to his wife?

I see where you are coming from. But do you ever consider that you are undermining her self-reliance as a woman when you feel the need to save the day? You’re kind of acting like…a man with a savior complex, no?

I have an aunt whose husband is rather sexist. She “schools” him sometimes, she nudges and guides him sometimes, she ignores him sometimes, and some of it she genuinely thinks is funny and it doesn’t bother her. Who am I to tell her she should react differently to his behavior? He’s her chosen partner, and she’s an adult who is in charge of what she will and will not put up with. It’s not my place.

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10/16/2023 11:45

Subject: How do you handle witnessing a man be “mildly sexist” to his wife?

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I think it’s a good idea to stay supportive without being confrontational. It’s not your responsibility or place to take this head on but I do think it’s OK and kind to make little supportive comments and take her side when things come up. Imo there is a way to do this in a light way that doesn’t make the wife feel uncomfortable