Listen up as this boyfriend complains about the “embarrassing” outfits his girlfriend wears to work. Anyone who’s spent time in elementary school knows that teachers of young kids are often a.) incredible individuals and b.) enjoy expressing themselves through their clothing. Why? Because kids love it! Fun, themed outfits are a hit with both kids and teachers. However, one insecure individual took to Reddit’s ‘Am I The Asshole’ subreddit to lament about how his girlfriend’s “Ms. Frizzle” style is too much for him.
Let’s get something clear: Ms. Frizzle, the queen of The Magic School Bus, is a fashion icon and deserves respect. Anyone who thinks otherwise is mistaken. Most reasonable people agree, which is why the boyfriend in question has faced harsh criticism for his controlling and intolerant mindset.
“My girlfriend is a preschool educator and for some reason I can’t explain, she dresses like Ms. Frizzle,” writes the negative boyfriend. “She wears dresses patterned after what the kids are studying, and she even makes matching masks. The children adore it, and the parents think it’s fantastic. But honestly, I don’t like the attention she gets. I’d rather she change before running errands.”
Two immediate issues: first, his girlfriend works with TODDLERS, so of course they’re going to love her outfits, and second, his discomfort with her attention is a major red flag.
The guy mentions an incident where his girlfriend was spending time with his mom while wearing her work attire. He, not his mother, felt embarrassed to be out in public with her in such a cute outfit. In a moment of insecurity, he even tried to shift the blame onto his mom, claiming she was embarrassed. “I didn’t expect her to call my mom and apologize,” he says. “When my mom asked why, she told her what I said. My mom was furious, saying she loves how my girlfriend engages her students and was angry that I lied to my girlfriend.”
Sounds like his mom is on the right side of this situation! Raise your hand if you’d cringe if your grown son acted like this.
The situation escalated, and the boyfriend continued to criticize her wardrobe. “I told her she should be embarrassed to be seen like that in public,” he moaned. “She responded that the only thing she was embarrassed about was me. Since then, she hasn’t spoken to me or done anything for me. My friend called me trash and said I was horrible. I admit I shouldn’t have lied, but I think she should consider my opinion on her clothes, and I’m not sorry for wanting her to dress more appropriately in public. Am I really the jerk here?”
The post gained traction on Twitter, so let’s see what the Internet thinks about it.
The original poster further revealed his controlling nature in subsequent comments. And if you’re curious how this story wraps up—well, get ready because it’s a satisfying conclusion.
“EDIT: I’m sure you all will be pleased to know we broke up tonight. She said I’m too controlling and narrow-minded, so she ended things with me.”
So, what’s the takeaway?
Summary: A man expressed his dissatisfaction with his girlfriend’s playful work attire, inspired by Ms. Frizzle, which he found embarrassing. Despite the positive reception from her students and their parents, his jealousy and controlling behavior led to conflict in their relationship. Ultimately, his girlfriend recognized his narrow-mindedness, resulting in their breakup.
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