You should stand up for ypur partner.
Charles and his boyfriend Mitch are at a bar being talked down to by another set of patrons.
Charles wants to diffuse the sitution.
Charles tells the patrons sternly to back off, and stands between Mitch and the rude patrons until they leave.
Charles tells Mitch that the rude patrons are right and that they don't belong at the bar, so they leave.
Mitch feels appreciative of Charles' actions and is very thankful.
Mitch feels disappointed in Charles and feels that he needs a more supportive partner.