Thanksgiving, a time for family, gratitude, and, of course, a little drama. This year, our storyteller (33f) found herself in a pickle when her pregnant sister-in-law, Becky (31f), sent a list of demands that would turn their traditional Thanksgiving upside down. No turkey, no alcohol, and no evening games? Is this a reasonable request from an expecting mother, or an over-the-top demand that spoils the holiday for everyone else? Let’s delve into this juicy tale of family conflict and holiday traditions.
The Thanksgiving Tradition
The Joyful News
The Usual Festivities
The Unexpected Demands
The Rules
The Dilemma
The Compromise ️
The Backlash ️
The Uninvitation
The Aftermath ♀️
A Thanksgiving Feast or a Pregnant Pause?
Our hostess with the mostest found herself at odds with her pregnant sister-in-law’s demands to drastically alter their traditional Thanksgiving festivities. No turkey? No booze? No games? All for one guest’s comfort? While she tried to compromise, the situation escalated, leading to a Thanksgiving without two key family members. Was she right to stand her ground, or should she have been more accommodating? Let’s see what the world thinks about this holiday hullabaloo…
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“NTA. If Becky wants a Thanksgiving organized exactly to her specifications, let someone else do it. ♀️”
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“Pregnant-zilla” demands shrubbery and bans poultry/alcohol. NTA for OP.
Pregnancy is not a disability, but some argue it can be. NTA.
Pregnant sister-in-law demands special treatment at Thanksgiving
Pregnant sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands stir family drama
Some first-time moms can be demanding, but not all are.
Compromising is key! You’re NTA for accommodating her and family
NTA. Being pregnant doesn’t mean the world revolves around you
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Pregnant SIL demands special treatment at Thanksgiving, family drama ensues
NTA: Compromise involves compromise, not giving me everything I want.
Polite demands? Not cool! NTA for declining the imposition.
Pregnant moms share food aversions and handling holiday gatherings
Setting boundaries with a demanding pregnant sister-in-law. NTA
NTA offers alternatives, Becky’s demand disrupts Thanksgiving tradition
Supportive comment for new mom Becky’s Thanksgiving demands
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Unreasonable demands from Becky and James. Definitely NTA!
NTA. Entitled sister-in-law stirs drama with ridiculous Thanksgiving demands
Sweet compromises offered, but sister-in-law’s tantrum causes Thanksgiving drama
Pregnant sister-in-law demanding Thanksgiving changes? Not cool. NTA!
Supportive OP offers alternatives to pregnant sister-in-law. NTA
NTA, pregnant sister-in-law demands overshadow Thanksgiving for everyone
Pregnant sister-in-law tries to dictate Thanksgiving, but OP stands up! NTA
Pregnant woman thinks she’s special.
Thanksgiving dinner was great! Christmas might be Becky-free, thankfully!
Pregnancy struggles: NTA for setting reasonable boundaries during family events
NTA comment sympathizes with pregnant sister-in-law’s Thanksgiving demands.
NTA. Demanding pregnant sister-in-law lacks consideration for others
“NTA, she can either suck it up or decline politely”
NTA. Politely communicating needs avoids becoming the mayor of Assholleville
