Imagine saving up for years to take your daughter on a dream trip to Italy, only to have your ex and his new wife demand you bring along your daughter's stepsister on your dime. That's the dilemma one father is facing, as his ex and her husband insist that their daughter, Lisa, should join the trip because she and Rebecca are 'basically sisters.' But Rebecca isn't too keen on the idea, and neither is her dad. Let's dive into the story and see what unfolds. 😬
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The Background: Two Families Entwined
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Rebecca and Lisa: Stepsisters but not Friends
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The Dream Trip: Italy Awaits
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The Stepsister Dilemma: Lisa Wants In
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Financial Expectations: Who Pays?
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Rebecca's Opinion: No Stepsister, Please
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Carrie's Response: Cruel and Selfish?
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The Cost of Inclusion: Is it Worth it?
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Grandparents Chime In: More Pressure
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The Final Decision: To Bring or Not to Bring
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Affordability vs. Principle
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The Great Europe Trip Debate: Who's in the Right? 🧐
So, the question remains: Should this dad give in to the pressure and bring his daughter's stepsister on their dream trip to Italy, even though Rebecca doesn't want her there? The financial burden isn't the main issue, but the principle of the matter. Is it fair to expect the dad and his new partner to cover the stepsister's expenses? Or should they stand their ground and keep the trip exclusive to their family? Let's see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation... 🍿
superfastmomma | superfastmomma
EamoM2oo4 | EamoM2oo4
terrapharma | terrapharma
buttonboop | buttonboop
PAUL_DNAP | PAUL_DNAP
AITAssholeinFlorence | AITAssholeinFlorence
herbivorouscarnivore | herbivorouscarnivore
hilaryflammond | hilaryflammond
NTA- Don't let them ruin your once-in-a-lifetime trip 🌎
CorgaroniMac | CorgaroniMac
NTA. Spending time with YOUR family is what matters 😊
iConstipate | iConstipate
Protecting daughter's boundaries on Europe trip with dad and stepsister 👍
Smiley-Canadian | Smiley-Canadian
NTA - Direct response to stepsister's unfair demand 👍
Drunk_N_Disney | Drunk_N_Disney
Secure your ex's agreement before your daughter's stepsister's trip 😲
throwRA1a2b3c4d1 | throwRA1a2b3c4d1
Avoiding family drama over a Europe trip 😊
Kyonkanno | Kyonkanno
Stepdaughter's mom demands free trip, commenter says NTA. 😒
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Protect her passport and enjoy your family vacation! 🎉
HollyGoLately | HollyGoLately
Don't reward poor behavior. Ex and his wife are entitled. 😒
lightninghazard | lightninghazard
Using children as weapons for personal gain is despicable. 😡
goldey2572 | goldey2572
TheVue221 | TheVue221
Soggy_Garlic5226 | Soggy_Garlic5226
TheUnwrittenScript | TheUnwrittenScript
Shana-Light | Shana-Light
Arbor_Arabicae | Arbor_Arabicae
Accomplished_Sun_258 | Accomplished_Sun_258
Explaining the complications of taking a non-relative on a trip 🤔
meowmonicameow | meowmonicameow
Respect your daughter's wishes, it's your trip after all! 👍
Mother_Isopod988 | Mother_Isopod988
Respect Rebecca's wishes and let Carrie and Steve plan separately 🙏
Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71
Passport concerns addressed, but family drama still lingers. NTA.
Jim-Holden | Jim-Holden
Taking someone else's minor child on a foreign trip? NTA.
marmaladestripes725 | marmaladestripes725
Step-sister wants a free trip, but OP's daughter doesn't want her. NTA.
AtomicFox84 | AtomicFox84
Step-sibling ruining kid's vacation? NTA for saying no 🙅
Fluid-Letterhead7605 | Fluid-Letterhead7605
Step sister demands trip. Daughter said no. NTA.
SomeBadMasterpiece | SomeBadMasterpiece
Pitch in for your own kid. NTA, not responsible for Lisa.
serasatanx | serasatanx
Protecting the bond with your daughter 💛. Don't let Lisa ruin it.
Cold-Release4985 | Cold-Release4985
Don't let entitled stepsister ruin your daughter's trip 😲
Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
Stay-at-home mom defends daughter's Europe trip, criticizes stepsister's entitlement.
Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229
Setting boundaries with family over a trip. NTA 🙌
CMSkye | CMSkye
Politely decline and don't feel guilty. NTA 👍
ashfordbelle | ashfordbelle
Set boundaries and say no. NTA comment section 👍
fuzzybunnybaldeagle | fuzzybunnybaldeagle
Teaching entitled stepsister a lesson with a European trip? NTA 😎
gidgetcocoa2 | gidgetcocoa2
Ex's entitled wife demands trip with daughter. NTA stands firm. 💪
SweetPea-1919 | SweetPea-1919
Stepdaughter refuses to take stepsister on trip. NTA.
Genestah | Genestah
Sassy reply suggests Carrie should wait for Lisa's stepmom divorce 😏
adiaz0126 | adiaz0126
Daughter's stepsister demands Europe trip, but NTA for refusing.
RawbeardXX | RawbeardXX
Taking stepsister on Europe trip? NTA says commenter.
PtEternity29 | PtEternity29
Teenager not entitled to family vacation money. NTA 👍
brittwithouttheney | brittwithouttheney
Commenter is not the a**hole, but why? 🤔
scottscout | scottscout
Taking someone else's kid on a Europe trip? NTA says comment.
xavii62 | xavii62
Stepparent refuses stepsister's Europe trip demand, NTA 😊
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Support for refusing to pay for stepsister's Europe trip. 🎉
Random_user_5678 | Random_user_5678
Hands-off approach to step-sister's travel demands 🙅
Nomadic-Weasel | Nomadic-Weasel
Respect your daughter's wishes, NTA. 👍
sw33tlips | sw33tlips
Step-sister demands Europe trip, but it's not OP's responsibility. 😒
that-bro-joshy | that-bro-joshy
Don't let anyone pressure you into spending your hard-earned savings! 💰 #NTA
Why-not-this-one | Why-not-this-one
Daughter's stepsister demands to join Europe trip, but OP is NTA.
Dry_Understanding915 | Dry_Understanding915
Boundaries set for entitled stepsister demanding Europe trip 🤔
Dammit_Janet5 | Dammit_Janet5
Daughter dislikes stepsister, NTA for not bringing her on trip 😊
AssistPure | AssistPure
Supportive comment defends daughter's trip, throws shade at stepsister 😎
Electrical_Power_777 | Electrical_Power_777
Ex's new partner demands Europe trip: NTA, don't entertain them 😱
icecreampenis | icecreampenis
Ex's wife demands daughter's stepsister join Europe trip: NTA for refusing
happycoffeebean13 | happycoffeebean13
User jokingly offers to send money, advises OP not responsible. NTA 😎
lemonchipcookie | lemonchipcookie
Prioritizing your child's dream trip over others' feelings. NTA 👏
xxwp | xxwp
Stick to your guns and say no, NTA 👍
spinly_jaye | spinly_jaye
Daughter's dream trip to Italy, not stepsister's entitlement 😍
thomasewardlow | thomasewardlow
Don't let jealousy ruin your trip! NTA but handle carefully 😊
GeekNGorgeous | GeekNGorgeous
