PEOPLE have different reactions to seeing others argue in public settings: some might look for a way to remove themselves, while others might move in closer for unobstructed viewing.
Eavesdropping may not be polite but when you are stuck waiting at an airport and a couple starts loudly arguing next to you it can be hard to resist listening in.
This is exactly the situation that Kimber Dowsett, who goes by ‘mzbat’ on Twitter, found herself in, with cause of the argument so unbelievable that she just had to share it online.
The topic of the spat was finances — a common point of disagreement among couples — but this wasn’t just your regular old money worries.
According to Dowsett, the woman had been offered a promotion at work but her man didn’t like the idea of her earning more money than him.
My husband doesn’t “work” but takes care of everything behind the scenes so that I can be amazing at my job. Plus he volunteers in several search & rescue orgs and practices judo & jujitsu and is a dedicated dad. Partnership at its finest. I’m a lucky girl. ❤️
— Missy Young (@MissyByte) December 20, 2017
He reportedly wanted her to turn down the job and that is when things started to get intense.
After this comment, Dowsett reported that the woman’s reaction quickly changed from “not wanting to jeopardize (sic) the relationship” to throwing her plane ticket in his face.
Once the argument was over, Dowsett wrote a message of support for the unknown woman, urging her to continue chasing her dreams and to not let anyone hold her back.
Couple beside me at the airport is arguing over money. He just told her if she loved him she’d turn down the promotion bc everyone would know she’d be making more money than him and he’d be humiliated. Holy shit is that really still a thing? wtf
— b̈́͐̐̊́͠͝͝ȁ̈́̓̅̂̓̏̄t͒ (@mzbat) December 19, 2017
OMG SHE WIPED HER TEARS & SAID “kids? who said anything about me ever wanting kids?!” pic.twitter.com/WrFXgAWIOz
— b̈́͐̐̊́͠͝͝ȁ̈́̓̅̂̓̏̄t͒ (@mzbat) December 19, 2017
The Twitter thread soon gained a lot of attention and people were quick to share their own messages of support for the mystery woman, with many of the responses being from people who are in a relationship where the woman earns more money.
Dear Brave Airport Lady, if you ever see this, just know that although I’m sorry you went through this (esp during the holidays), I hope that, one day, you look back on this as a defining moment in your life. Never settle. Follow your heart. You are a goddess. ❤️
— b̈́͐̐̊́͠͝͝ȁ̈́̓̅̂̓̏̄t͒ (@mzbat) December 19, 2017
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