Aunt has a close relationship with her niece, but things get complicated when her brother and sister-in-law ask her to lie to cover up their decision to cancel the niece's ski trip. The niece is already upset with her mother, and the aunt doesn't want to make things worse. However, she also doesn't feel right lying to the niece. Read on to find out what she decides and whether she's the a**hole.
Family drama: AITA for refusing to lie to my niece about cancelled ski trip?
Unsplash | Unsplash
Navigating family dynamics when honesty is the best policy 🤔
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Trending
Aunt-niece bond strained by ski trip cancellation, family drama ensues.
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Must Read
🎿 Niece excited for ski trip, but family drama ensues
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Niece wants to go ice skating, but who will chaperone?
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Chaperoning a ski trip: navigating family dynamics and obligations 🏂
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Sibling rivalry: Apology not accepted, Ashley insults again.
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Family tension rises over cancelled ski trip with niece 🏂
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Family drama: Refusing to lie to niece about cancelled trip.
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Standing up for honesty: Refusing to lie to niece 🙅♀️
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
To lie or not to lie? Family feud over cancelled trip
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Should I lie to my niece? Family drama ensues 🤔
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Amy's struggle to befriend her niece despite hardship and isolation.
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Amy's overprotective nature suffocating her daughter's social life 😔
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Helping the less privileged niece with extracurriculars. 🙌
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Navigating social hierarchies in school as an outsider.
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Is Ashley trying to push her mom away? Discuss. 🤔
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Discussion on calling out entitled behavior with family 👀
throwaway_neiceski | throwaway_neiceski
Family drama at Christmas 🎄🎁 A niece, a cancelled ski trip, and lying?
Christmas brings families together, but it's not always smooth sailing. In this post, a woman is unsure if she should lie to her niece about a cancelled ski trip. Her brother and sister-in-law want her to lie, but she doesn't feel comfortable doing so. This situation is complicated by tension between her sister-in-law and her niece, who is acting out in her attempts to establish her own identity. The situation is further complicated by the family's financial situation and Ashley's need for emotional space. Will the aunt lie to her niece, or will the family be forced to confront the truth? Keep reading to find out.
NTA and refusing to lie to her niece is the right move. Amy's attempt to guilt OP is an AH move.
Heavy_Sand5228 | Heavy_Sand5228
NTA, but can cancelling a ski trip really build a bond? 🤔
Xterradiver | Xterradiver
Honesty is the best policy. Niece needs therapy, not lies. 💯
krankykitty | krankykitty
Honesty is the best policy: NTA for not lying.
ResponseMountain6580 | ResponseMountain6580
Be the cool aunt and teach Ashley a lesson. 💁♀️
jenniw3g | jenniw3g
ASHLEY'S BEHAVIOR: Aunt criticized for not punishing her niece.
MagicianOk6393 | MagicianOk6393
Honesty is the best policy 🤥🤫👧
Background-Lab-4896 | Background-Lab-4896
Is it wrong to play the 'exotic' aunt? ESH.
Major_Bother8416 | Major_Bother8416
No ski trip for niece: NTA or ESH?
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Being honest is important for building trust with children 🤝
Status-Pattern7539 | Status-Pattern7539
Building a stronger bond with her daughter might be the real issue 😔
Mini_Hulk | Mini_Hulk
Honesty is the best policy 🤥🚫 #NotTheA-hole
TrayMc666 | TrayMc666
Canceled ski trip causes family drama and double punishment for niece. 😔
isi_na | isi_na
Honesty is the best policy 🤥 Niece's parents should take responsibility
Gypsy-Nyx | Gypsy-Nyx
Hold your ground, but offer a compromise for future peace 🙏🏻
SuperAmbear | SuperAmbear
NTA. Ashley needs independence from her mom. 🎿🏔️
stiletto929 | stiletto929
Niece disrespects her mother and needs to be put in check 💪
One_Arm4148 | One_Arm4148
Honesty is the best policy 👍. Don't take the bullet for them 👏
topjock002 | topjock002
NTA OP, but why does Ashley despise Amy? 🤔
manta002 | manta002
Helping your niece understand parental love is important 💕
MK_King69 | MK_King69
Don't be the cool aunt, honesty is the best policy 🏂
avast2006 | avast2006
Don't let someone else ruin your relationship with your niece ❄️
TheWardenDemonreach | TheWardenDemonreach
Solve the bigger problem, help Ashley and her mom 💙
CakePhool | CakePhool
Don't take the blame. NTA for telling the truth. 👍
columbospeugeot | columbospeugeot
Teaching honesty: NTA suggests that parents should set good examples 👍
Cometguy7 | Cometguy7
Don't be a**hole: Niece's parents should stop lying to her
Lgebbie1995 | Lgebbie1995
Honesty is the best policy 🤥 NTA wins this one
RonniDeee | RonniDeee
Influencing entitled behavior: Consequences for Ashley's actions 🤔
savvyblackbird | savvyblackbird
Encourage niece to call mom and make amends. Stand firm. 🏂
slinkychameleon | slinkychameleon
Encouraging support from commenter to help family dynamics. 👍
Unlikely-Emu2663 | Unlikely-Emu2663
Honesty is the best policy 👍 Niece should learn consequences.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Send love from afar with gift cards and thoughtful presents ❤️
jammy913 | jammy913
Unfair to speculate, but Ashley's dislike is still a mystery 🤔
Flabberghast97 | Flabberghast97
Don't lie to your niece, build a relationship with her 🤝
CanILiveInAGlade | CanILiveInAGlade
NTA for not lying about the cancelled ski trip, but parents should not use OP as a scapegoat. Punishing Ashley further won't improve the relationship with her mother. 🤔
PineappleCome | PineappleCome
Being honest is tough, but lying isn't the solution 😔
Far-Ad-8888 | Far-Ad-8888
The commenter provides INFO on Ashley's apology and behavior afterwards 😕
On_The_Blindside | On_The_Blindside
A united front is key in avoiding family drama 👨👩👧
thejackalreborn | thejackalreborn
Holding back the truth? 🤥 NTA stands their ground! 🙅
larla77 | larla77
Aunt refuses to lie for niece's mom, calls for parenting responsibility 🏂
Limerase | Limerase
Experience matters, but overriding a mother's efforts is manipulative 🧐
HernandezGirl | HernandezGirl
Don't lie to protect others, honesty is the best policy 🤥🚫
Friendly_Order3729 | Friendly_Order3729
