The author was merely trying to express her views on sexism and her concerns about the timing of having children. Her boyfriend's aggressive reaction, including cursing and expressing regret over their relationship, created a hostile environment. Walking out was a reasonable response to protect herself from further verbal abuse and disrespect. The author should not be blamed for her partner's extreme overreaction and hurtful words.
The author escalated a simple discussion into a personal attack by accusing her boyfriend of sexism and misogyny. Bringing up the sensitive topic of children during a dinner meant to reconnect was manipulative. Walking out of the restaurant was a dramatic and attention-seeking move designed to embarrass her boyfriend. The author is responsible for the public spectacle and the resulting fallout.
The boyfriend's reaction was disproportionately aggressive and disrespectful, particularly his use of curse words and expressing regret over their relationship. However, the author also contributed to the escalation by injecting the contentious issue of children into a conversation about sexism. While her feelings of disrespect are valid, walking out in a public setting exacerbated the situation. Both parties bear responsibility for the conflict. The boyfriend's outburst was unacceptable, but the author's actions were also inflammatory. Therefore, a significant portion of the blame falls on the boyfriend for his over-the-top reaction and hurtful words.