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...
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A Dream Deferred 🌴
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The Reluctant Husband 😒
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The Traditions at Stake 🐎
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A Year of Struggles 😥
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The Elusive Vacation 🏖️
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The Vacation Dilemma 🤷♀️
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The Rodeo 'Vacation' 🐂
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Compromises Rejected 💔
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The Final Straw 😡
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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... 🕵️♀️
NTA: Mom wants to go on vacation without controlling husband 😮
StanLee151115 | StanLee151115
NTA - Husband's selfishness and lack of compromise causes family conflict 😬
Peepsen | Peepsen
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Mom takes a stand: Vacation without husband and kids! 😮
teresajs | teresajs
Call his bluff and plan a family vacation! 🎉
Saberise | Saberise
NTA - You're not unreasonable at all! 😮
Super_Discussion7161 | Super_Discussion7161
Mom battles tradition for family time: Who wins? 😮
SamSpayedPI | SamSpayedPI
When was YOUR last vacation? Share your story! 🍷
silfy_star | silfy_star
NTA. Husband being selfish. Plan vacation w/o him. Prioritize family time. 😮
ArchieS0121 | ArchieS0121
🚨 Alarm bells ring as anger arises over family time.
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Plan a family vacation and take it. NTA 😮
Technical-Bite | Technical-Bite
Spouse prioritizes himself over family vacation, causing tension. 😮
anarchyshift | anarchyshift
Husband doesn't want vacations, take kids on fun trip! 😮
rlkgriffiths | rlkgriffiths
Engaging comment: NTA. Call his bluff. Family first! 🙌
angel2hi | angel2hi
Engaging response to prioritizing family time over personal interests. 😮
ScubaCC | ScubaCC
NTA. Take time off and enjoy yourself, leave childcare responsibilities!
jkrames | jkrames
NTA. Take a vacation with your kids and prioritize family 😊
Bee5431 | Bee5431
Mom stands up for family time, leaving dad to decide 🤷♂️
justachillgirr | justachillgirr
Unreasonable partner? Take separate vacations and avoid sulking. 🤷♀️
Kewege | Kewege
Commenter questions husband's priorities, compares to movie Brokeback Mountain. 😳
JasminRR | JasminRR
Take charge, make plans, and do something fabulous for yourself! 😍
Georgia_girl_52 | Georgia_girl_52
NTA. Prioritizing family time is crucial for a healthy relationship. 🙌
Waste_Ad_5565 | Waste_Ad_5565
Husband's selfishness is making you tired of fighting. 😔
electricstaplerchan | electricstaplerchan
NTA, leave the selfish husband and take a well-deserved break! 😮
MizzyvonMuffling | MizzyvonMuffling
Mom battles husband for family time: Who will make memories?
Beautiful-Outside646 | Beautiful-Outside646
NTA, but can't force family time. Take a vacation, enjoy! 🏝🏝
Sensitive-Ad-7241 | Sensitive-Ad-7241
NTA. Husband wants to be single but keep family benefits. 😮
Resident-Librarian40 | Resident-Librarian40
Husband prioritizes personal fun over family time. NTA, seek counseling.
Ancient-Transition-4 | Ancient-Transition-4
Husband's selfishness and lack of support after miscarriage. NTA.
Khalessi716 | Khalessi716
Stand up for what you want! 🙌
IcyIssue | IcyIssue
Leave his a** at home and have a fantastic trip! 🎉
4thxtofollowtherules | 4thxtofollowtherules
Stand up for yourself! Don't let him manipulate you. 🙊
Ziggywife1990 | Ziggywife1990
Dump the SO and have fun without him! 😮
Heartsuk | Heartsuk
Mom takes charge and plans solo adventures for self-care. NTA! 🙌
ConwayandLoretta | ConwayandLoretta
Husband manipulates with 'all or nothing' tactic. NTA! 😮
elzobot | elzobot
NTA- Take the kids, leave the selfish AH behind! 😮
Redheadedmommaof2 | Redheadedmommaof2
Book a holiday without him and prioritize your own needs 🏝
salukiqueen | salukiqueen
NTA. Take a break and stand up for yourself! 🙌
Sea_Garden_6867 | Sea_Garden_6867
Escape the selfishness and plan a fun vacay for yourself! 🏝
MizRott | MizRott
"Fine I'll quit the rodeo.." 🚩 Playing the victim without empathy. NTA.
NightTarot | NightTarot
NTA's ex-husband refuses counseling, leaving her with tough decisions. 🤔
flygirlc94 | flygirlc94
Plan a vacation without him and leave him in the dust! 😬
Loopy-Lulu | Loopy-Lulu
NTA. Take a break from family duties and treat yourself 😊
grandma_visitation | grandma_visitation
Family time vs. rodeo: Who will Mom choose? 🌟
theEx30 | theEx30
Partner's selfishness during virtual schooling causes disappointment and frustration. 😮
veggiecoparent | veggiecoparent
Mom stands up for herself and her kids against selfish husband 🙌
AllMightyKittyCat | AllMightyKittyCat
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?
bloodrose_80 | bloodrose_80
Mom fights for independence: Ditch the family for self-care 😮
Intelligent-Ad-4568 | Intelligent-Ad-4568
Take charge and enjoy family time without him. 😮
Familiar_Sir_8542 | Familiar_Sir_8542
NTA, go without him and enjoy your life. 😊
flora_pompeii | flora_pompeii
🤔 Priorities clash: Will he regret neglecting family for work?
cultqueennn | cultqueennn
Stand up for yourself! 🙅♀️ Don't let him control you. NTA
Indylee | Indylee
