When Kathy became a star stylist, she never imagined her fiancé, Stan, would belittle her profession. So, when she got a chance to teach him a lesson, she took it.

“My path began at 16 when my father left, and I had to support my ill mother,” Kathy recalled. Starting with mundane tasks in a hair salon, she worked her way up to become a sought-after hairstylist. At a music festival, she met Stan, a Yale law graduate, who sometimes dismissed the intelligence her career required.

Stan often made subtle disparaging comments about Kathy’s profession. At a dinner with his law school friends, he humiliated her, saying, “Don’t bother asking her; she’s just a hairdresser.” This public belittlement was a wake-up call for Kathy, highlighting the deep-seated issues in their relationship.

Determined to make Stan appreciate her profession, Kathy organized a dinner with her influential clients. Stan was shocked to see his boss, Mrs. Williams, among them. When Kathy introduced him with, “He’s an assistant and tends to get anxious around influential women,” Stan felt humiliated. He confronted Kathy, and she calmly explained, “I just showed you the same treatment you gave me.” This experience made Stan realize the value of respect, but Kathy reconsidered their engagement, returning his ring and reflecting on their future.