Meet our heroine, a 41-year-old teacher, who’s been dreaming of a family vacation for years. She’s been juggling her job, virtual schooling her kids, and dealing with personal losses, all without a break. But there’s one hitch in her plans – her husband’s deep-rooted traditions of hunting trips and local rodeo involvement. Can she convince him to swap his annual traditions for some much-needed family time? Let’s dive into their story…
A Dream Deferred
The Reluctant Husband
The Traditions at Stake
A Year of Struggles
The Elusive Vacation ️
The Vacation Dilemma ♀️
The Rodeo ‘Vacation’
Compromises Rejected
The Final Straw
A Family Vacation Dream vs. Traditional Activities: Who Triumphs?
Our brave teacher mom is caught in a tug-of-war between her dream of a family vacation and her husband’s unyielding commitment to his traditional activities. Despite the family’s turbulent year and their need for a break, her husband seems reluctant to compromise. He insists on treating the rodeo – where he’s busy and hardly spends time with the family – as their vacation. His refusal to even consider shorter hunting trips or a mini-vacation has left our mom feeling frustrated and unheard. Is she asking too much, or is it time for him to prioritize family over tradition? Let’s see what the internet thinks about this family’s predicament… ️♀️
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Mom takes a stand: Vacation without husband and kids!
Call his bluff and plan a family vacation!
NTA – You’re not unreasonable at all!
Mom battles tradition for family time: Who wins?
When was YOUR last vacation? Share your story!
NTA. Husband being selfish. Plan vacation w/o him. Prioritize family time.
Alarm bells ring as anger arises over family time.
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Plan a family vacation and take it. NTA
Spouse prioritizes himself over family vacation, causing tension.
Husband doesn’t want vacations, take kids on fun trip!
Engaging comment: NTA. Call his bluff. Family first!
Engaging response to prioritizing family time over personal interests.
NTA. Take time off and enjoy yourself, leave childcare responsibilities!
NTA. Take a vacation with your kids and prioritize family
Mom stands up for family time, leaving dad to decide ♂️
Unreasonable partner? Take separate vacations and avoid sulking. ♀️
Commenter questions husband’s priorities, compares to movie Brokeback Mountain.
Take charge, make plans, and do something fabulous for yourself!
NTA. Prioritizing family time is crucial for a healthy relationship.
Husband’s selfishness is making you tired of fighting.
NTA, leave the selfish husband and take a well-deserved break!
Mom battles husband for family time: Who will make memories?
NTA, but can’t force family time. Take a vacation, enjoy!
NTA. Husband wants to be single but keep family benefits.
Husband prioritizes personal fun over family time. NTA, seek counseling.
Husband’s selfishness and lack of support after miscarriage. NTA.
Stand up for what you want!
Leave his a** at home and have a fantastic trip!
Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him manipulate you.
Dump the SO and have fun without him!
Mom takes charge and plans solo adventures for self-care. NTA!
Husband manipulates with ‘all or nothing’ tactic. NTA!
NTA- Take the kids, leave the selfish AH behind!
Book a holiday without him and prioritize your own needs
NTA. Take a break and stand up for yourself!
Escape the selfishness and plan a fun vacay for yourself!
“Fine I’ll quit the rodeo..” Playing the victim without empathy. NTA.
NTA’s ex-husband refuses counseling, leaving her with tough decisions.
Plan a vacation without him and leave him in the dust!
NTA. Take a break from family duties and treat yourself
Family time vs. rodeo: Who will Mom choose?
Partner’s selfishness during virtual schooling causes disappointment and frustration.
Mom stands up for herself and her kids against selfish husband
NTA wants to ditch kid for vacation after moon song
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NTA: Husband prioritizes hobbies over family. Is he helpful at home?
Mom fights for independence: Ditch the family for self-care
Take charge and enjoy family time without him.
NTA, go without him and enjoy your life.
Priorities clash: Will he regret neglecting family for work?
Stand up for yourself! ♀️ Don’t let him control you. NTA
