🤔 Balancing relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to prioritizing friends, family, and faith. One man found himself in a sticky situation when his girlfriend demanded he skip his sacred monthly meet-up with his buddies to attend her mom's birthday dinner. 🎂 But this wasn't just any ol' hangout - it was a cherished tradition that kept their friendship strong. 💪 Will he stand his ground or cave to keep the peace? 🙏 Let's dive into this juicy dilemma and see how it all unfolds! 👀
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🤝 Maintaining Meaningful Mates 👬👭
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🎂 Birthday Compromise Conundrum 🤔
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🚫 No Compromise, No Concession 😤
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🙏 Church vs Family Feud ⛪👨👩👧👦
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⛪ Church Trumps All? 🤨
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🙏 Priorities: Church > Family > Friends 🤔
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👶 Childish Childhood Chums? 🧸
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🏠 Hypothetical Trap at Home 🪤
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💔 Incompatible Insights 😢
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🙏 Grateful for Perspectives 🤗
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😇 Wants vs God's Will ⛪
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💔 Hurtful Words, Heartfelt Ending 😢
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😈 Devilish Influences & Devoted Bishops 👿
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🙏 Thankful for Perspectives 🤗
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😇 Friendship, Faith, and a Fractured Romance: A Tale of Tough Choices 💔
Well, well, well... looks like our protagonist found himself in quite the pickle! 🥒 Torn between his ride-or-die crew and his girlfriend's holy-rolling family, he tried to find a compromise. 🤝 But alas, his lady love wasn't having it - it was her way or the highway to hell! 😈 After a failed attempt to trap her in a hypothetical, he realized they were about as compatible as oil and water. 🌊 So, he mustered up the courage to end things, even as she cried devil's tears. 😢 In the end, he walked away with his head held high and his friendships intact. 👬👭 Let's see what the internet has to say about this wild ride! 🎢
Could they not attend both events? A scheduling conflict arises.
Reasonable_Minute_42 | Reasonable_Minute_42
Putting friendships first is fair when your partner is hypocritical. 👍
shenanigansco34 | shenanigansco34
Driving 4 hours for last minute dinner? NTA for declining.
megabucks68 | megabucks68
NTA. You're only dating for 9 months. Ignore those who try to tell you to ditch your friends. YOU ARE NOT THE A**HOLE. And that part where you asked to skip church has shown me GF is controlling type. Dump her. 🚩
Much-Increase-6073 | Much-Increase-6073
Protect your friend time ✊, NTA. GF is being unreasonable.
CynicalRecidivist | CynicalRecidivist
A cautionary tale about choosing friends over your significant other. 😔
No-Net8938 | No-Net8938
User suggests compromising with friends for GF's mom's birthday.
Chewbarkovvv | Chewbarkovvv
Respectful NTA who offered compromises, but GF seems unreasonable. 😕
KuriGohan0204 | KuriGohan0204
Prior commitments, not the a-hole for choosing friends over GF's mom's b-day 👍
nobrainsadded | nobrainsadded
Choosing BFFs over GF's mom's b-day: Is he the a**hole?
SiameseCats3 | SiameseCats3
Girlfriend can't dictate priorities. Celebrating on Sunday isn't weird. 👍
jammy913 | jammy913
NTA for choosing friend time over GF's mom's b-day.
monsteramoons | monsteramoons
NAH, but is this relationship sustainable? 🤔
demiurbannouveau | demiurbannouveau
Prioritizing friendships over GF's mom's bday - NTA wins!
Amaterasu_Junia | Amaterasu_Junia
Chosen family matters too! NTA for wanting to spend time with friends. 🙌
savvyliterate | savvyliterate
Prioritizing friends over GF's mom's b-day sparks debate 😜
PinkPrincess61 | PinkPrincess61
Prioritizing friendships over GF's mom's b-day: NTA, offered compromises. 👍
MuppetJonBonJovi | MuppetJonBonJovi
Girlfriend can't decide your priorities, value your friendships 👯
jwjnthrowawaykfeiofj | jwjnthrowawaykfeiofj
NTA for prioritizing monthly BFF celebration. Girlfriend assumed too much. 👍
Annual-Contract-115 | Annual-Contract-115
Compromise failed, NTA for prioritizing friends over GF's mom's b-day 👏
Chelular07 | Chelular07
User seeks clarification on details of the situation 🤔
iSouvenirs | iSouvenirs
Don't let celebrations ruin your relationships. 🙏
SpookyMirth | SpookyMirth
Enjoy your time with friends, let her celebrate with family 🎉
BluuBoose | BluuBoose
NTA - It's only been 9 months, you're not family yet.
twogaytwocare | twogaytwocare
NTA and uncompromising partner leads to incompatible relationship 🙄
TashiaNicole1 | TashiaNicole1
Choosing BFFs over GF's mom's b-day: NTA or selfish?
Both_Cartographer831 | Both_Cartographer831
Balancing friends and girlfriend can be tough 🤔
CantChangeThisLater0 | CantChangeThisLater0
GF's mom's birthday ruined over religion? NTA wins.
ScarlettSparrow | ScarlettSparrow
Prior engagement makes NTA, but compromise could show consideration 👍
No_Rope_8115 | No_Rope_8115
Choosing friends over GF's mom's b-day: NTA for some, divisive for others. 😐
mysafespace123 | mysafespace123
Having supportive friends is important for personal growth and happiness. 👍
hey_nonny_mooses | hey_nonny_mooses
Importance of monthly plans and offering alternatives.
Just_the_doctor1988 | Just_the_doctor1988
Choose wisely, YTA. Relationships require sacrifices for loved ones ❤️
Playful_Angle_5385 | Playful_Angle_5385
User thinks OP is YTA for prioritizing friends over GF's mom's b-day
CapN_Tyin_Knots | CapN_Tyin_Knots
Choosing BFFs over GF's mom's b-day: NTA or ESH?
djternan | djternan
Ending the relationship: NTA. Friends vs GF's mom's b-day.
TheDialectic_D_A | TheDialectic_D_A
NTA, atheist BF ignores your friends and mom's bday, break up.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Choosing between mom and friends, NTA according to commenter.
Individual_Map4805 | Individual_Map4805
GF's mom's b-day or BFFs? NTA prioritizes monthly plans.
TwoCentsPsychologist | TwoCentsPsychologist
Choose wisely: GF's mom's b-day or hanging out with friends? NTA.
sociallyawkwardjess | sociallyawkwardjess
Prioritizing BFFs over GF's Mom's B-day: NTA stands firm 💪
Bubblegum389 | Bubblegum389
Choosing between BFFs and GF's mom can damage relationship. NAH.
human060989 | human060989
"Dodging a massive bullet" - OP's GF's mom is overbearing 😱
Nazmazh | Nazmazh
Getting to know the girlfriend and her family 👉 🤔
Queen_Sized_Beauty | Queen_Sized_Beauty
Defending his friends over GF's mom's b-day, NTA.
Specialist-Leek-6927 | Specialist-Leek-6927
Solving MIL drama: Bring present to BBQ and apologize in advance 👍
DagnyTheSpencer | DagnyTheSpencer
Sassy comment calling out illogical religious beliefs. 😏
Disastrous-Day-6733 | Disastrous-Day-6733
Prioritizing important events over trivial ones. NTA 👍
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Majority agree he's NTA despite attempts to paint him as AH 😜
L-Anderson | L-Anderson
Pre-existing plans trump newer ones, even if it's GF's mom's b-day. NTA 👍
TatteredCarcosa | TatteredCarcosa
No compromises? 🤔 NTA for choosing friends over GF's mom
Aladdin_Caine | Aladdin_Caine
Supportive comment defends OP's choice in birthday dilemma. 💪
Mean-Reaction6354 | Mean-Reaction6354
Marriage is between two people, not their families. NTA! 👍
Verkielos | Verkielos
Long-term married person advises to leave due to controlling behavior.
username-generica | username-generica
NTA, but controlling girlfriend may lead to a breakup 💔
MackvsYertle | MackvsYertle
Is the girlfriend overreacting? 🤔
Prestigious_Blood_38 | Prestigious_Blood_38
Choosing between BFFs and GF's family for future prospects 👍
whiporee123 | whiporee123
Prioritizing BFFs over GF's mom's birthday: NTA or ESH?
PsychedelicWario | PsychedelicWario
Suggests celebrating the birthday on 4th of July, not red-white-blue cake. 🎂🎉
DagnyTheSpencer | DagnyTheSpencer
User advises on girlfriend's demanding behavior, suggests decision-making.
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Skipping one bday? Maybe not a big deal. 🤔
Glittering-Cellist34 | Glittering-Cellist34
Toxic mother-in-law accuses commenter of devil influence 😈
occamslizard | occamslizard
Defending his choice, commenter suggests reasonable compromise 👍
Successful_Moment_91 | Successful_Moment_91
GF's mom's b-day or 'me time'? NTA deserves space 🙅♂️
Realistic_Low_1577 | Realistic_Low_1577
True friends should understand and not end a friendship over this.
mewillia44 | mewillia44
Red flags in a new relationship, break up advice 👍
w0ck0 | w0ck0
Incompatible values lead to a breakup. 🚪👋
Moonjock2 | Moonjock2
When friends vs. partner becomes a loyalty dilemma 😐
redwarriorexz | redwarriorexz
Setting boundaries with friends is okay. NTA for choosing them 👍
Creative_Trick_3818 | Creative_Trick_3818
Being flexible is important in a committed relationship 👨👩👦, but planning other hangouts is possible 👍.
reixxy | reixxy
