Picture this: your sister is pregnant with the child of the man you once dated and might still be in love with. Now, your family expects you to be over the moon and plan the baby shower. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? 😬 Well, that's precisely what our protagonist is dealing with. She's trying to be polite, but the constant baby talk has her at her wit's end. To make matters worse, her family doesn't seem to understand her feelings about the whole situation. 🤷
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Our protagonist is stuck in a whirlwind of emotions as her family obsesses over her sister's pregnancy with her ex-boyfriend. She's trying to be mature and move on, but her family's constant baby talk and expectations are pushing her to the edge. When asked to plan the baby shower, she finally puts her foot down, causing a rift with her mother. 😢 Is she being selfish, or is her family being insensitive to her feelings? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💭
NTA, mom is being entitled and emotionally blackmailing. 😲
Quick_Appointment_82 | Quick_Appointment_82
Setting boundaries with sister's baby daddy drama. #NTA 👏
Damn_Dutchman | Damn_Dutchman
NTA for distancing yourself from sister and ex 👍
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Setting boundaries with family during baby shower planning. 🙌
anchovie_macncheese | anchovie_macncheese
NTA for not planning sister's baby shower, maturely handled 👍
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Bottling up emotions can lead to awkward situations 🤨
CaroSCP | CaroSCP
Mature response to sister's baby daddy drama 👍
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Communicate your hurt to your family or be the bad guy 😡
hestia53 | hestia53
OP advised to seek therapy for unresolved feelings about sister's partner 🤔
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Unrequited love and baby daddy drama - ESH verdict explained. 🤷♀️
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Effective communication can help prevent resentment and build relationships 👍
HotAudience6110 | HotAudience6110
Move on from your fling with Luke, for your own sake 🙏
I_Call_It_A_Carhole | I_Call_It_A_Carhole
No obligation to throw sister's baby shower. NTA 👍
Several-Pay-8964 | Several-Pay-8964
Being excited for a baby shower isn't mandatory 🙌
cara180455 | cara180455
Setting boundaries is important, even with family. NTA 👍
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Commenter receives heartfelt support and encouragement during tough time ❤️
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Get some distance and find a job far away 👋
lovebeinganasshole | lovebeinganasshole
Commenter supports OP's decision to keep distance from sister's partner.
codeverity | codeverity
Planning baby shower? NTA for not wanting to. 😊
farawaythinker | farawaythinker
Sibling jealousy or valid concern? NTA for feeling overlooked 😏
abitcurious- | abitcurious-
Take a break and set boundaries. Finally some good advice! 👍
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Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and dishonest. 🤔
E_Barriick | E_Barriick
Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation. 👍
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NTA for not wanting to plan sister's lackluster baby shower 😍
slydog4100 | slydog4100
First love and sister's boyfriend: a recipe for heartbreak 💔
Truthtalker4 | Truthtalker4
NAH verdict given with empathetic advice and gift suggestion 👍
Cacophony26 | Cacophony26
Commenter receives support and advice for family conflict. 👍
little_ballof_fur | little_ballof_fur
Sibling code: NTA for not wanting sister's baby daddy drama 😍
quippers | quippers
No baby shower entitlement! NTA comment shuts it down 👏
that_was_way_harsh | that_was_way_harsh
Commenter calls out sister's behavior, sparks discussion 🤔
Good_Boat8761 | Good_Boat8761
Commenter defends sister's baby daddy, calls OP childish 😞
akitasioux13 | akitasioux13
Skip the shower drama, send a card and have fun! 👍
stuckinnowhereville | stuckinnowhereville
Engage with your loved ones, even if it's about babies 👶
G2KY | G2KY
Sister's pregnancy reminds OP of her loss, family drama ensues 😕
Significant-Bat-1168 | Significant-Bat-1168
Pandemic party drama: NTA for not wanting to plan it 🎉
Ladymouse54 | Ladymouse54
Avoid family drama by giving yourself space. 🙌
Treehorn8 | Treehorn8
Empathize with your mom, but prioritize your own life. 👍
CryptographerSalty50 | CryptographerSalty50
Politeness is key in dealing with sister's drama 🙌
justmeMcghee23 | justmeMcghee23
Traditional baby showers should be hosted by friends or distant relatives.
BiofilmWarrior | BiofilmWarrior
Etiquette experts frown upon family hosting baby showers 🤷♀️
ElectricalFocus560 | ElectricalFocus560
Baby shower etiquette debated in comment section 🤔
onefab_68 | onefab_68
Planning a baby shower for sister and ex? NTA. 😐
sszxs | sszxs
Commenter reminds sister's baby isn't a royal, NTA.
ScarletteMayWest | ScarletteMayWest
Don't want to plan a baby shower? NTA, let mom handle 😊
barbaramillicent | barbaramillicent
Avoiding the baby mania: NTA for setting boundaries 🙌
Candy4Evr | Candy4Evr
Setting boundaries is key. 👍
Larcztar | Larcztar
Sibling's bitter jealousy towards partner, time to move on. 😒
Dumb_Little_Idiot | Dumb_Little_Idiot
Commenter receives heartwarming support for NTA stance ❤️
Peachtree2020 | Peachtree2020
Don't feel guilty for setting boundaries, NTA 👏
pixelunicorns | pixelunicorns
Communication is key. A little explanation can avoid misunderstandings 👍
Love_My_Friend | Love_My_Friend
NTA for having residual feelings about sister dating ex-boyfriend.
Dangerous_Beans74 | Dangerous_Beans74
Exes and baby daddies, oh my! Navigating family drama 🤷♀️
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
Declining to attend baby shower, valid feelings, mom may not understand 😐
Ksjonesy2418 | Ksjonesy2418
Stand your ground and don't let others dictate your emotions. 🙌🏻 #NTA
ThisIsAWaffle | ThisIsAWaffle
Declining to organize a baby shower for sister, NTA. 👍
RepresentativeOwl518 | RepresentativeOwl518
Commenter advises OP to rise above anger and stop being selfish 🙏
coolguyshy | coolguyshy
Commenter questions OP's relationship and offers tough love advice.
akitasioux13 | akitasioux13
Setting boundaries is important for your mental health. 🙏
SlinkyMalinky20 | SlinkyMalinky20
