It’s always awkward when you overhear a conversation you weren’t meant to hear.

So when one woman eavesdropped on her father discussing her mother’s appearance to her buddies, she was completely thrown off.

Was this normal behavior, or a warning sign that the marriage was at risk?

Keep reading for the full story.

AITAH if I mention to my dad that I heard him talking to his friends about my mom

My mother has always been considered a very attractive woman. She’s very down to earth, but people have always complimented her on her looks, and I think as a result it became part of her identity.

Lately, though, her appearance has begun to change.

Over the last few years, she has had some weight fluctuation. Nothing major — 10 pounds or so, up or down from time to time. It’s bothered her and generally affected her mood, though.

My dad has been very supportive, saying he likes her at all weights she’s been.

He seems to know what to say to reassure his wife.

He’s mentioned that if she adds 10 pounds, she gets some extra curves in the chest and hips. If she loses it, she looks athletic and great.

But then she overheard him talking with his friends.

I overheard him having that conversation about her with two close guy friends of his on our deck the other day.

It was very matter of fact — talking about her body fluctuations and her emotional reactions to it.

His friends seemed to be supportive as well, but she still got the creeps from the whole ordeal.

His buddies were very open about it, agreeing she looks great at whatever weight, even mentioning how she looked in a swimsuit two weeks prior.

Openly talking her up and discussing her body.

Is this typical behavior for grown men talking about their wives?

AITA if I mention to my dad that I heard this? I honestly don’t know if this is weird or fully normal.

Revealing that you’ve eavesdropped on someone may not get the best reaction.

What did Reddit think?

This user seems to think she’s crossed a line here.

Much like asking for advice in an online forum, some people need input from their friends.

Maybe it’s best to mind her own business here.

Confessing about the eavesdropping could just make things unnecessarily complicated.

This conversation was still pretty wholesome by most people’s standards.

Sometimes you just have to leave well enough alone.

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