I'm no expert in romantic relationships, but I feel like a pretty important part of them is tolerance. I don't mean this in the sense of putting up with bad behavior, but rather that it is vital to show support and appreciation for a partner's interests (so long as they aren't negatively impacting you). Sure, this can be a compromise when you couldn't care less about their niche hobby or pastime otherwise. If you really love someone, though, shouldn't the greatest reward of all be seeing them happy?
Apparently not, according to one dispiriting AITA in which a woman talks about her boyfriend's reluctance to support her side hustle of food influencing. Claiming that her partner thinks her hobby is "annoying and cringe", she decided to take a fellow Instagram influencer friend along to a restaurant opening where they would receive a free meal. Upon hearing the news, her boyfriend complained about not being invited instead.
Asking if she had been unfair, Redditors were quick to reassure her that she had made a quick decision. Contempt is often the death knell for romance.
![NaturalForty 2d Aficionado [10] NTA. Even if you flat out said, "I'm teaching him a lesson," I'd say NTA. If he had the sense to apologize about undermining you all this time, that might be different. I'm especially unimpressed that your bf only mocks women, and doesn't make fun of any trends that men are into. Also your meal is not free. It's a barter payment for work you're doing, and the dinner is a gig (a fun one, but still). It's appropriate to bring someone who can act professionally with](https://i.chzbgr.com/full/9870857216/hD5583C77/with-and-yes-professional-this-context-means-making-fuss-and-posting-lots-pics-on-instagram)
