Imagine this: You've been friends with a group of women for over two decades, sharing life's ups and downs. You've celebrated joys, mourned losses, and supported each other unconditionally. But one friend, let's call her 'B', has been MIA for the last few years, especially when you needed her most. Now, B is expecting a baby after years of infertility and she's back, expecting you to throw her a grand baby shower. But you're not so sure. Read on to find out why... 🤷♀️👶
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The Baby Shower Showdown: A Friendship Tested
In a tale of friendship, fertility, and unfulfilled expectations, one woman is left questioning her role in a friend's life. After years of silence and absence, 'B' is back in the picture, expecting her friends to throw her the baby shower she's always dreamed of. But her friends, who've been there for each other through thick and thin, are left feeling a little less than enthusiastic about the idea. After all, where was 'B' when they needed her? As they grapple with their feelings and the demands of a friend who's been MIA, they're left asking: Are they wrong for not wanting to throw 'B' the baby shower she's expecting? 🤷♀️🍼🎉
NTA. Friend's extreme behavior pushed people away for years 😬
0biterdicta | 0biterdicta
NTA for not wanting to host the baby shower, be clear with her.
maddypip | maddypip
NTA! B is not entitled to a baby shower. Friends support each other.
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NTA for not wanting to throw a baby shower. Resentment and unacknowledged hurt.
Quirky_Bumblebee_461 | Quirky_Bumblebee_461
NTA. Friend's selfishness and assumptions cause hurt and disappointment. 🤷♀️
TheVue221 | TheVue221
NTA. Infertility struggles led to distancing, but throwing own shower helped reset.
StarryJuliet | StarryJuliet
Validation and understanding in navigating a strained friendship. 💜
mrscandysmith | mrscandysmith
Infertility doesn't excuse entitled behavior. Support goes both ways.
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NTA - Friend's lack of support during hard times, now expecting
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NTA! Others in the group are distancing themselves from her 😬
4614065 | 4614065
NTA declines baby shower invitation, sparks curiosity about 'gray rock'
steeveebeemuse | steeveebeemuse
INFO: Is B really a friend or just an acquaintance?
feeshandsheeps | feeshandsheeps
Expecting the same friends after years? 🧊
Opinionu | Opinionu
NTA-She's not much of a friend if she only comes back when she wants/needs something. 👏
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Navigating friendship dynamics during life's milestones can be challenging 😬
Hotrader | Hotrader
NTA, but have you talked to her about it? 🤔
ThatBrownGuy120 | ThatBrownGuy120
Friendship fallout over infertility: NTA, but she's unhinged 😳
knitmyproblem | knitmyproblem
NTA. Your friend's selfishness has damaged your friendship. Fix it?
Outcast_LG | Outcast_LG
NTA. Don't let others define your happiness. 🙌
culinarytiger | culinarytiger
Polite decline: No time to plan, but happy to attend! 🎉
Smitty80015 | Smitty80015
NTA- Friend's unreasonable expectations and lack of support. 🙅♀️
worriwart12 | worriwart12
Cutting off a toxic friend for self-preservation. 👍
backwoodshippy | backwoodshippy
Be honest, but kind. Busy schedule, attend shower, repair bridge.
RubyRogue13 | RubyRogue13
NTA: Stand your ground and let her plan her own baby shower 👶
IDNerd59 | IDNerd59
Friend's lack of empathy during crisis reveals her true colors 😡
RavenBlueEyes84 | RavenBlueEyes84
