It is sad how even in the 21st century, women are treated less than men. And, that’s the reason why when a woman is with a man, she is ignored as it is assumed that man holds the power and the authority to make decisions. Recently, we stumbled over one such powerful thread. Krista Bellerina, a social media user, took to her account and shared how her repairman ignored her as soon as her husband walked in, and ultimately, she hired someone else to do the job.
Had a repairman over for a quote, and as I was explaining the issue, my husband walked in, and suddenly the repairman couldn’t see or hear me. But that’s okay, he had a nice conversation with my husband and I hired someone else to do the job.
— kristabellerina (@kristabellerina) June 1, 2022
But, what is even more hurting is how so many countless women shared similar stories in her comments section.
Went to buy appliances. Same thing happened as soon as hubs joined me. Hubs could see my growing anger. Walked out & hubs said—she did all the research & knows the products. Came in here to buy. We’re leaving because you couldn’t be bothered to speak to her respectfully. ❤️ him
— TheeKnopeFanLing🌻🇺🇦 (@LingZhiTweet) June 2, 2022
I’ve thrown repair men out of my house for asking to speak with my husband. I own my own house and I’m not married.
— Moira’s wig 🇺🇦🌻 (@pilotchicksrule) June 2, 2022
When faced with situations like this, make the offender explain themselves.
— Jackie Graber (@jackiegraber) June 3, 2022
Car salesman wants to talk to husband. Ask why. If they say something “you won’t get it,” ask why not.
Keep asking why, until the only obvious answer left is “I look down on you bc you’re a woman.”
Had an insurance adjuster in the house. He saw all the airplane models. Said I was a lucky girl, to marry a pilot. Um. I’m the pilot. 🙄
— Kandy Bernskoetter (@kandybernsk) June 2, 2022
LOL..I was shopping for 3 new vehicles. I was asking a lot of questions about a truck. I had a list in my head of what my husband wanted. Evidently, the salesman was irritated with my questions. He informed me to bring my husband. I informed him he just lost 3 sales and left.
— racing to the bottom through no fault of my own (@citizenofNV) June 2, 2022
I went to buy a car, told the sales people hubs had dementia. They still talked to him. After three visits I selected a car, said I would be paying, and title goes to me. They put his name as primary, me second. I was spitting mad.
— Lorraine Grant (@Lorraine_Grant) June 2, 2022
We went to buy my car. I researched how many cylinders I wanted, transmission, fuel injection. Everything. Salesman asked my hubs how many cylinders he wanted. Hubs said “its her car, ask her” salesman looks at me and asked “what color interior you’d like??” 🤦🏽♀️
— Anaid (@AnaidUthMatar) June 2, 2022
I went with my girl to pick her car up from the repair shop the other day. We were waiting in line together and when it was her turn she stepped to the counter and I was a step behind and to the side of her. The counter guy looked at me and said “how can I help you?”
— Scott Sycamore (@scott_sycamore) June 1, 2022
My husband and I went to buy a Jeep. We knew the salesman and we’re doing fine when the closer butted in. Our friend left and the guy ignored me completely. I interrupted, made an offer to which he said to my husband, “Didn’t you teach your woman to not butt in?” We left.
— A G deBellefeuille (@APrettyLeaf) June 2, 2022
“When does your husband get home? I’ll explain it to him.” – the last words a contractor said in my house before we found someone else to give thousands of dollars to.
— Call me Shane ❤️ (@shanaschwarz) June 2, 2022
Went to an orthopedic surgeon who was very condescending, only spoke to my husband, and said I shouldn’t use the treadmill anymore because “You’re a housewife who needs to walk at the grocery store or mall.” I changed doctors.
— DakkyKis 🌻 (@DakkyK) June 2, 2022
Years ago in a job interview for a FT job the dude asked what schedule my husband had, what his job was that made us move,how much he traveled. I gave him my husband’s number, told him he already had a job but feel free to call him for interview then left.
— T-ANGEL ADAIR ☮️ (@RIADANEEMIT) June 2, 2022
My husband once accompanied me to see my accountant. The one I hired for MY business which had nothing to do with my husband. He directed all questions to my husband and barely even made eye contact with me. He was also very quickly replaced. ✊🙌😌
— DON’T BLAME ME. I VOTED GREEN! (@Worped4) June 2, 2022
Remind me of an electrician I had in for an estimate. He asked about my husband and was surprised I didn’t have one. Then he twice asked/marveled how I could have such a nice home without one, so I showed him my nice door.
— ProudNastyWoman 🇺🇸 (@NastyProud) June 2, 2022
It is sad how our world is ruled by toxic masculinity and misogyny. While we are so proud of these women for dealing with such a regressive mindset, we hope our society would change soon.