We all love a good family drama, and this one takes the cake... or rather, doesn't! 🎂 A baking enthusiast with a massive family has always made extravagant cakes for her sisters and sisters-in-law's baby showers. However, when her youngest brother's wife, now pregnant with their first baby, asked for a cake, she refused. The reason? A disastrous past experience with this particular sister-in-law, who was picky, perfectionist, and downright unpleasant. 😤 Let's dive into this deliciously dramatic story! 🍿
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SIL's Baby Shower Request 🤰
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The Reason for Refusal 😤
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Standing Her Ground 🚫🎂
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SIL's Disappointment 😠
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A Pushover No More 💪
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SIL's Lecturing Email 📧
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To Bake or Not to Bake: A Family Dilemma 🎂🤔
Our baking enthusiast is caught in a sticky situation, torn between wanting to keep the peace and not wanting to relive a painful experience with her picky, perfectionist sister-in-law. 😣 Her husband suggests she should just make the cake, but she's had enough of being a pushover. 🙅♀️ With her family members chiming in and her sister-in-law's disappointment growing, the question remains: will she stand her ground and refuse to bake the cake? 🍰 Let's see what the internet thinks of this tasty dilemma... 🍿
NTA! Be firm but don't engage with her toxic behavior 👍
ljn23 | ljn23
Polite response to SIL's cake request avoids family feud 🙌
MyHomeOnWhoreIsland | MyHomeOnWhoreIsland
NTA, but OP should be honest with SIL about past mistreatment 🚫
robinhoodoftheworld | robinhoodoftheworld
NTA. SIL's manipulative behavior and past drama warrant avoiding conflict.
ILoveCuteKitties | ILoveCuteKitties
NTA. Stand up for yourself and teach people how to treat you 👏
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Stand your ground! 🙅♀️ Don't explain yourself. NTA.
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Politely declining and setting boundaries is important for self-care 👍
curiousbelgian | curiousbelgian
Sassy response to entitled SIL sparks agreement and admiration 😍
OnlySomewhatSane | OnlySomewhatSane
Setting boundaries and honesty is key. NTA 💯
10487518386 | 10487518386
Politely declining and setting boundaries. NTA 👍
Bob4Cat | Bob4Cat
Honesty is the best policy for salvaging the relationship 😊
lids4life | lids4life
Commenter and replies agree: NTA, husband is an a**hole 👍
Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
Husband's cake request backfires. Commenter calls NTA
BobbyJoeWratten | BobbyJoeWratten
Baking is a gift offered out of love, not angry demands 💛
Lena1143 | Lena1143
Commenter defends not making cake for pregnant SIL, snark ensues.
teresajs | teresajs
Honesty is the best policy. 💯
gljackson29 | gljackson29
Setting boundaries with kindness: NTA explains why they won't bake again.
PerkyLurkey | PerkyLurkey
Supportive reply to SIL being denied baby shower cake. NTA.
RoxyMcfly | RoxyMcfly
Refusing service to unwanted customers. NTA wins.
BKStephens | BKStephens
Prioritizing mental health is important. Communicate with your spouse 💕
princessunplug | princessunplug
Standing up to entitled family members, NTA wins the day 👏
paul_rudds_drag_race | paul_rudds_drag_race
Setting boundaries with emotional manipulators 💪
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Heartbreaking response to entitled request for baby shower cake 😢
RemDC | RemDC
SIL insults and calls NTA 'sensitive' over baby shower cake 🎂
ofcourseimcrazy | ofcourseimcrazy
Supportive comment encourages standing up for oneself and setting boundaries. 👏
ohwordbrothatscool | ohwordbrothatscool
Husband also sucks? 😱 NTA for denying cake 🎂
elchefe512 | elchefe512
Honesty is the best policy. NTA for setting boundaries 👍
FoxesInSweaters | FoxesInSweaters
Blunt honesty might do her good. NTA.
laik72 | laik72
Setting boundaries and standing up for oneself 💪🏼. No one deserves to be treated poorly.
TdoggGatineau | TdoggGatineau
Singer shares wedding gig horror story, sparks curiosity 😱🎤
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Suggests flattery instead of confrontation to avoid drama with SIL 👏
hot_as_a_toaster | hot_as_a_toaster
SIL micromanages cake, but OP not baking for anyone. NTA 👍
WabbitFan | WabbitFan
Polite honesty is key to avoiding family feuds 🙌
sqitten | sqitten
Suggests charging SIL for cake or pitching in for pro cake 🤔
karmaskies | karmaskies
Standing up for oneself against a narcissistic SIL 💪
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NTA for not baking cake, commenter calls out toxic behavior 😱
CaseofBasket | CaseofBasket
NTA stands their ground in family feud over baby shower cake 🎂
TakeAWlkOnTheWldSyd | TakeAWlkOnTheWldSyd
Politely suggesting a professional baker for SIL's specific tastes. 😊
moonbeamcrazyeyes | moonbeamcrazyeyes
Baking takes time and effort, NTA for setting boundaries 👐
mixi_e | mixi_e
NTA comment shuts down baby shower cake drama 😍
Froot-Batz | Froot-Batz
Setting boundaries with family over baby shower cake 🎂
yourunclekev | yourunclekev
Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. 👏
GayMedic | GayMedic
NTA shuts down entitled SIL's behavior with a burn 🔥
CoffeeCat77 | CoffeeCat77
Sneaky cake revenge plan sparks NTA sentiment 😉🎂
lonefargogirl | lonefargogirl
Simple solution to a complex family feud 👍
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Commenter calls out husband, advocates for cutting ties with SIL. 👏
Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
Calling out entitlement with a hint of sympathy. 👏
BrunetteThrasher | BrunetteThrasher
Stand up to the bully and let hubby bake the cake 🤪
badwolf1013 | badwolf1013
Supportive comment suggests therapy fund for niece/nephew. 👍
formerlyknownaslurk | formerlyknownaslurk
NTA defends right to say no to baking a cake 🎂
rhunter99 | rhunter99
Stand up for yourself and communicate clearly. NTA 👍
never_say_never | never_say_never
Just say no and cut contact. 🙅♀️
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Sibling conflict arises over SIL's behavior towards OP.
jess3474957 | jess3474957
Sarcastic solution to cake feud sparks creative alternative 🎂
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Honesty is the best policy for maintaining relationships 👍
honeyyybee7 | honeyyybee7
NTA comment: Don't worry about keeping the peace 👊
Pardalis64 | Pardalis64
NTA stands up to entitled SIL's cake demand. 🎂🙅♀️
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Defending OP's actions against entitled SIL. 💪
Shnoopy_Bloopers | Shnoopy_Bloopers
Standing up for yourself: NTA comment shuts down entitled relative 💯
-Holiday-Armadillo- | -Holiday-Armadillo-
Karen SIL denied cake at baby shower, family calls her insane. 😱
vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy
DIY cake or shove it up her a**? NTA strikes back
creepshow22 | creepshow22
NTA refuses to make free cake for entitled SIL 😱
Momjamoms | Momjamoms
Intense comment suggests reconsidering partner choice after family feud.
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Baker stands up to entitled SIL, teaches her a lesson 🙌
pgh9fan | pgh9fan
Baking for ungrateful family members is heartbreaking 😢
romidwife | romidwife
Baker stands up for herself and her skills. 💪
kifferella | kifferella
Baking the cake won't keep the peace 🤷♀️. Best to avoid SIL.
super_common_name | super_common_name
