Imagine this: You’re overjoyed when your sister-in-law decides to throw you a birthday BBQ, especially since you haven’t celebrated your birthday since you were 13. You happily agree to help her prepare for the party, but things start to unravel in a way you never expected. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story!
The Exciting Invitation
Cleaning Chaos
The Unhelpful Hostess ♀️
Grocery Store Surprise!
The Real Motive Unveiled
The Forgotten Birthday Girl
The Swift Exit ♀️
The Aftermath
The Fiery Retort
The Final Word ️
The Birthday BBQ That Wasn’t: A Tale of Deception and Disappointment
Our birthday girl, Harper, was thrilled when her sister-in-law decided to throw her a birthday BBQ. Little did she know, she’d end up cleaning the house, buying the food, and discovering the party wasn’t for her at all. Instead, it was for her sister-in-law’s cousin’s anniversary! The final straw? She was asked to clean up after a party she had no part in. Harper’s story is a wild ride of unexpected twists and turns, leaving us all wondering: Who’s really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. SIL used OP for cleaning and buying food for fake party. Stand your ground!
Did she really have $300 stolen? Who’s the a**hole here?
NTA. She used you, your money, time, and effort
NTA – Cleaning someone’s house for 5+ hours? No thanks!
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NTA and holy hell is she manipulative trash.
Spineless OP gets called out for being a pushover.
NTA – Cut her off! Talk to your husband!
YTA for being a feckin doormat. Stand up for yourself!
YTA for buying food and cleaning for your own party. ♀️
Woman conned her own birthday party, husband upset but neutral.
Demand justice! Sue her for the bill and cleaning services!
“Holy f**k, SIL’s entitlement is through the roof! NTA. “
NTA. What a giant AH. She made you pay for the $300 worth of supplies and made you clean 5 hours and it wasn’t even for you. Very clear cut case. I would’ve cussed her out very pointedly in front of everyone. I would’ve embarrassed her. It’s the least she deserves. What a s**t person.
Is this BBQ party real or just a cunning con?
Does OP’s husband not care about her?
NTA. Uncover her true colors and clarify with family members!
Expressing frustration and disbelief at a shocking revelation!
Shocking betrayal! NTA victim of gaslighting at own party!
OP stands up against SIL’s outrageous request. NTA!
NTA: Con artist friend ruins birthday BBQ, ignore her and move on.
NTA. SIL is AH for expecting you to do anything for your own party. Celebrate with friends instead!
Woman discovers shocking party deception by her own family!
Shocking betrayal at birthday BBQ! NTA uncovers sinister plot.
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Shocking con woman ruins birthday BBQ, beware of future scams!
YTA for not smelling sooner. Just go nc
$300 lesson learned: always expect a ‘catch’ and dodge it!
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“YTA because this is fake. If you hadn’t included the line about doing yard work and landscaping, I might have believed the beginning, the ‘spent $300 for my own party’ was when you went over the line from plausible to fantasy. BTW, if you paid for the food, you’d know exactly how much it cost, not a guesstimate.”
Woman discovers shocking manipulation at her own birthday BBQ!
Leaving her at the store? Savage move!
Generous offer! A surprise gift for her birthday? How sweet!
Seeking revenge on a cunning party crasher? Here’s the plan!
Trust your instincts! Listen to that little voice inside.
NTA: Cutting ties with a user at family gatherings
NTA: Cleaned up after party, deduct clean-up from owed money
NTA, Don’t let her take advantage of you. Stand up!
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NTA, stand up for yourself! ✋ Block her and move on.
SIL’s manipulative behavior ruins birthday BBQ. NTA deserves better!
NTA. You did more than enough, she’s the huge a**hole.
SIL’s audacity ruins birthday BBQ, OP not the a**hole!
She’s the a**hole, and everyone agrees. Not the a**hole.
Demanding reimbursement for forced expenses and a sincere apology.
NTA. She’s awful.
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SIL drama at birthday BBQ! Next year will be better!
NTA. Guest of honor used and deceived, seek repayment
SIL’s cunning con exposed! NTA takes a stand.
NTA, but seriously, what’s up with your husband’s birthday game?
NTA. She sounds like a user.
NTA – Beware of the con woman SIL! ️♀️
Commenter vents frustration at entitled homeowner’s messy house.
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Expose the truth! NTA. Share receipts and tag her on social media.
Husband’s party oversight? NTA but where’s the celebration for you?
NTA. Take back the food, kick some shit, and leave!
Cousin used her at birthday BBQ. Not cool.
SIL wins the A-hole of 2020 award! NTA!
Hosting duties gone wrong! NTA, vent away!
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Party drama! Woman defends herself against accusations.
NTA – Cutting ties with someone who can’t see their mistakes
NTA. Self-reflection and therapy can help you set better boundaries.
Family drama at the birthday BBQ!
Confused about a surprise birthday party with strangers?
ESH. SIL is a massive AH for lying and manipulating you to throw a party for people you don’t know. Everyone is an AH because there’s still a pandemic going on and 30+ people in someone’s home and backyard for a party is irresponsible. That being said, I hope someone is able to throw you a wonderful birthday next year to make up for this year and previous years when it wasn’t celebrated.
️ Your SIL is human trash. Trashy family drama unfolds.
Awkward family dynamics at play during birthday BBQ
Make sure your loved ones celebrate your special day too!
Curious commenter seeks validation for not being the a**hole.
User questions self-respect and advises confronting SIL earlier.
Shocking story! Woman owes $300, trash her place, NTA!
NTA. She definitely is.
