People have applauded a mother’s response to a man’s inappropriate comment about her daughter, with the incident taking place on a dating app. Amy Acea shared with her mum, Sarah Acea, a disturbing voice message she had received on Hinge, in which a man made degrading jokes about her appearance. While Amy tried to brush it off, her mum decided to take action. Sarah’s sharp and articulate response was shared on TikTok, where she called out the man for his disrespectful behaviour. The video garnered praise from hundreds of users, with many calling Sarah a ‘legend’.
Amy, a fashion marketer, revealed that her mum has now become her ‘personal dating coach’ and is actively involved in her love life. Following the incident, the man in question apologised, admitting he needs to be more careful about his words to avoid public scrutiny. Amy, who resides in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, expressed her disappointment with dating apps and urged others to value themselves more in similar situations.
Sarah, the protective mother, highlighted the need for women to stand up against such derogatory behaviour. She criticised the societal norms that allow for such disrespect towards women, expressing concern about the impact on her daughter and other young women. Sarah described modern-day dating as a challenging ‘minefield’ and admitted her lack of awareness regarding the treatment her daughter faced online.
Users online lauded Sarah’s response to the incident, praising her for speaking out against misogyny. The conversation surrounding the incident shed light on the importance of respecting women and creating a safer online dating environment. Hinge has been approached for comment on the matter. Next time you face a similar situation, remember to stand up for yourself and value your worth.