A woman's friend, who has four children, claimed that the woman had more freedom and no responsibilities due to her lack of children. The woman retorted by stating that her friend should have thought before having kids if she wanted more freedom. The argument ended with the friend leaving in a huff and now the woman is wondering if she was in the wrong. Read on to find out more about the situation and decide for yourself who was in the wrong.
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Friend dropped out of college, now upset with me for travelling 🧳
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Struggling friend's life choices, a sensitive topic to navigate.
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Exciting travel plans, but friend upset. AITA for leaving?
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Defending my travel choices against judgement for not having kids 🌎✈️
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Standing up for my travel choices, dealing with friend's negativity 🧳
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Insensitive response to friend's concern, causing friction in relationship.
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🤯Friend storms out after disagreement about travel, AITA?🤷
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When a friend bad-mouths you for travelling, what to do?
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Did OP cross the line? AITA for snapping? 🤔
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Friend with 4 kids shames me for travelling, AITA?
A woman is shamed for travelling by her friend who has 4 accidental pregnancies. She shares her side of the story and asks if she is the a**hole. Read on to find out what happened and whether her response was justified.
Commenter suggests the friendship may have run its course, NTA 👍
thewhiterosequeen | thewhiterosequeen
Engaging in reproductive shaming and blaming, NTA comment sparks heated debate.
cadaverave | cadaverave
NTA for not wanting to carry burden of friend's 4 kids. 😊
theravenscall | theravenscall
NTA for standing up to a friend's unfounded accusations 🙅🏼♀️
Hitzsheila | Hitzsheila
NTA comment shuts down criticism of friend's irresponsible behavior. 🙌
DisneyBuckeye | DisneyBuckeye
Birth control debate sparks reproductive coercion concern 🤔
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Don't let anyone guilt-trip you for living your best life! 🌴🌞
subsailor1968 | subsailor1968
NTA shuts down friend's entitled whining about her life choices 🙌
cambridge_ax | cambridge_ax
Traveling without kids? Friend can't handle the truth. NTA 😎
Biomax315 | Biomax315
Mom approves of OP's travel, encourages thoughtful decision-making 👍
defnotwhouthink | defnotwhouthink
Friend shames OP's success; cut toxic people out of life 💪
The_Confectionerd | The_Confectionerd
Friend shames traveler for not having kids, NTA response 👍
KatKaleen | KatKaleen
Repeated mistakes or intentional? NTA for travel decision.
Responsible-Mall2222 | Responsible-Mall2222
NTA delivers truth bomb and questions possible unprotected sex 🤔
beito14159 | beito14159
Friend accuses OP of slacking off while being jealous, NTA.
Straight-Singer-2912 | Straight-Singer-2912
Questioning the unwise decision of having four accidental pregnancies.
Suspicious_Cat4200 | Suspicious_Cat4200
Don't feel guilty for your success 💪, NTA 👍
Molly_Hatchett | Molly_Hatchett
Unplanned pregnancies and blame game, NTA holds up.
UglyDucky_00 | UglyDucky_00
No regrets, no apologies. You're not the a**hole! 🙌
baltimoron21211 | baltimoron21211
Mother's resentment towards her kids, NTA for OP's response 🤔
ToasTeaMage | ToasTeaMage
Travel regrets shared, encourage others to travel responsibly 🌎
ShyTulip | ShyTulip
Not the a-hole for calling out friend's carelessness 🤷♀️
Disavowed_Snail | Disavowed_Snail
Supportive comment reminds us to prioritize our own happiness 🙌
MaybeAWalrus | MaybeAWalrus
Commenter defends OP's choice, implies friend is being unreasonable 🤷♀️
Sea_Cobbler_7597 | Sea_Cobbler_7597
NTA defends against friend's jealousy with humor 👍🏼
Chargednotconvicted | Chargednotconvicted
Commenter calls out poor life choices, NTA confirmed 👍
tagenero | tagenero
You're not responsible for her choices. NTA 👍
PsiBlaze | PsiBlaze
Support for NTA's response to friend's comment about having kids
Imaginary_Being1949 | Imaginary_Being1949
Keep travelling and building your life 🌍👍 Your friend is TA.
stinstin555 | stinstin555
Jealous friend accuses, but OP's NTA. Travel envy much? ✈️
smackof_ham | smackof_ham
Sharing travel plans with friend caused resentment, NTA.
Few_Boat_6623 | Few_Boat_6623
Savage response to friend's jealousy, NTA wins.
SirPotterOfHogwarts | SirPotterOfHogwarts
Friend jealous of travel, NTA's truth hurts 🌍😎
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No kids, no opinion 🤷♀️
AlwaysrightarentI | AlwaysrightarentI
Comment defends OP and criticizes friend's parenting choices. 🤔
jgalt5042 | jgalt5042
Making tough choices and dealing with consequences, 🤔
mommaobrailey | mommaobrailey
Responsibility for decisions. Friend's unhappiness not your problem. NTA.
lens_focus22 | lens_focus22
Don't let others bring you down with their jealousy! 🙌
Kenobi030420 | Kenobi030420
Using birth control is a choice, having 4 unplanned pregnancies isn't 😳 #NTA
pudgesquire | pudgesquire
Commenter is NTA and questions how someone accidentally has 4 kids 🤔
Cpt_Lazlo | Cpt_Lazlo
Enjoy Europe without guilt! 🌍👍
stuckonCallowagain | stuckonCallowagain
No travel shaming! 🧳 NTA for setting boundaries.
Cosacita | Cosacita
Taking responsibility for one's actions, NTA comment section. 🙌
MediocreWitness726 | MediocreWitness726
Education is important, but so is supporting a friend's dreams 🌍🎓
lestatisalive | lestatisalive
Encouraging friend to travel later in life, NTA.
aspergianwoman | aspergianwoman
Live your life 🌴 without guilt, NTA. Birth control exists 😉
PrestigiousWedding36 | PrestigiousWedding36
Friend's hypocrisy exposed, NTA wins the argument! 🙌
pennywhistlesmoonpie | pennywhistlesmoonpie
Respondent empathizes with OP and criticizes friend's behavior 👍
KickIt77 | KickIt77
Travel shaming? NTA calmly responds to friend's passive-aggressive comment.
Nordic_Nights | Nordic_Nights
Harsh comment on unplanned pregnancies, lacks empathy. 🤔
ChemicalWitty | ChemicalWitty
Embrace your lifestyle and find like-minded friends! 🌴👯♀️
atthecity | atthecity
Embrace your freedom 🕊️ and don't feel guilty. NTA.
Sufficient-Ice-5890 | Sufficient-Ice-5890
Live your own life, 🙌 you're not the a**hole here.
snchills | snchills
NTA for choosing to travel and standing up for yourself 💪
hannahsflora | hannahsflora
Travel envy? NTA for living your life 🌴😎
HPNerd44 | HPNerd44
Friendship over? NTA but sometimes people grow apart 😔
Bitter-Conflict-4089 | Bitter-Conflict-4089
Your friend's choices are not your responsibility! 🙌🏼
mzpljc | mzpljc
Speaking the truth can be tough 😬
AliceThrewTheGlass19 | AliceThrewTheGlass19
Don't let her bring you down! 👊 Your choices, your life. #NTA
Iona_Normal | Iona_Normal
Travel drama with a friend? NTA, it's not your fault 🌍
ZombieBait2 | ZombieBait2
Travel guilt-free with this NTA comment 👍
Common_Exam_1401 | Common_Exam_1401
Friendship over? 🤷♀️ NTA stands their ground 👍
ResponsibilityNo3245 | ResponsibilityNo3245
Jealousy detected! OP is NTA 🙌
GreenGengar1982 | GreenGengar1982
Sometimes the truth hurts 😔
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Travel freedom defended, NTA wins with confidence 👍🏼✈️
angel_4242 | angel_4242
Taking responsibility for your choices. NTA 👍
Kind_Cryptographer65 | Kind_Cryptographer65
Supportive comment sparks sarcastic clap back from OP. 😂
Megmca | Megmca
Sometimes, honesty hurts 🤷♀️
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No judgement here. Comment defends personal choice and responsibility 👍
Acrobatic_End6355 | Acrobatic_End6355
Empathizing with OP's situation and calling out the friend's behavior. 🤔
Ejclincoln | Ejclincoln
NTA comment calls out repetitive behavior with humorous analogy 🤣
Well_red_1431 | Well_red_1431
NTA claps back at hypocritical friend, sparks debate.
Sad_Bicycle9848 | Sad_Bicycle9848
Travel shaming shut down with witty response, NTA 👏✈️
Proser84 | Proser84
Making friends as a parent: the struggle is real 😫
StrawberryBerry98765 | StrawberryBerry98765
Friend goaded OP out of jealousy, friendship at risk. 🤷♀️
lovepotao | lovepotao
Mom defends OP's travel decision, NTA confirmed 👍
Blacksmith_Kitchen | Blacksmith_Kitchen
NTA claps back at friend's criticism, wins with truth bomb 💣
MissAnth | MissAnth
