Picture this: a family vacation to Nicaragua, with all expenses paid for most of the guests. Sounds amazing, right? Well, not for one 19-year-old girl who’s been left heartbroken because her dad refuses to pay for her boyfriend’s trip, even though he’s covering the costs for other non-family members. The dad insists it’s not about favoritism, but his daughter is not buying it. Let’s dive into this family drama and find out if dad’s decision is justified or if he’s being a tad unfair.
The Splurge of a Lifetime
Who’s Coming and Who’s Paying?
Girlfriend and Daughter Join the Party
Daughter’s Boyfriend: The Exception
The Real Reason He’s Not Coming?
Daughter’s Plea for Help
Comparing to Others
Dad’s Defense ⚖️
16-Year-Old’s Best Friend: Practically Family
Daughter’s Biggest Issue: Girlfriend and Her Daughter
Dad’s Response: None of Her Business
Daughter’s Anger
Girlfriend’s Opinion
Girlfriend’s Solution: Just Pay for the Boyfriend
Dad’s Dilemma: To Pay or Not to Pay? ♂️
This dad’s decision to pay for multiple non-family members on a luxurious vacation to Nicaragua has left his 19-year-old daughter feeling left out and upset. He’s covering the costs for his other son’s fiancée, his younger son’s best friend, and his girlfriend and her daughter, but refuses to pay for his daughter’s boyfriend. The daughter argues that it’s unfair, while the dad insists it’s not about favoritism. His girlfriend even thinks he should just pay for the boyfriend to end the conflict. So, is dad being fair, or is he playing favorites? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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YTA for favoritism: paying for friend but not daughter’s long-term boyfriend
ESH. Demanding payment for a boyfriend’s vacation seems entitled
“Sorry bud, but YTA. She’s got a good point. You’re picking and choosing, and it seems you’ve chose to pay for everyone but her boyfriend. It’s like the teachers always say ‘did you bring enough for everyone?’ ‘His parents are rich’ so tf what? Clearly you’re rich too if you’re paying for 11 people to go on vacation TO NICURAGUA!!!! It’s not like you’re going to Myrtle Beach, my guy.”
Choosing between being right or being kind to your child
YTA for excluding daughter’s boyfriend from vacation. Compromise is key
NTA: Money, favoritism, and family drama. Wedding will be interesting!
“YTA. Treating all kids fairly is the golden rule! “
YTA for playing favorites with your kids’ partners.
“YTA – You don’t want the boyfriend to go on vacation with you. Clearly he is only paying for his daughter as he wants a built-in babysitter for the little kids. So judgmental about his parents can afford it. You can afford it too, you just don’t like your daughter very much and you are happy for everyone else to know that.”
INFO: Would you let her bring her BFF on vacation?
NTA – Daughter upset about vacation, but it’s your money
“YTA. You have zero good reason not to invite him”
“YTA. Favoritism! Pay for son’s friend but not daughter’s boyfriend?”
YTA refuses to pay for daughter’s boyfriend’s vacation. Daughter’s happiness ignored.
NTA. Daughter throws fit over vacation, attacks relationship with girlfriend.
Commenter thinks dad should reconsider paying for daughter’s boyfriend’s vacation. YTA.
“YTA. Playing favorites with your daughter’s boyfriend? Not cool. “
Inconsistent dad plays favorites with wedding expenses. YTA confirmed.
YTA for excluding the boyfriend. Trip from hell
Sibling resentment and favoritism: A heartbreaking family dynamic.
Double standard causing animosity?
Double standards? YTA for favoritism.
ESH: No one is entitled to a free vacation, but…
“YTA. Paying for son’s friend but not daughter’s boyfriend? “
Listen to your daughter and girlfriend. YTA
