Imagine this: you’re on a dreamy tropical vacation with your spouse. You both agree to pick one activity each to venture off the resort. You choose a peaceful hike, which your spouse, not a fan of hiking, agrees to. But when it’s their turn to pick, they choose activities that you know will make you horribly motion sick. You ask them to reconsider, but they refuse. The vacation takes a sour turn. But who’s really at fault here? Let’s dive into the story…
The Vacation Plan ️
The Activity Agreement ♀️ ♂️
The Husband’s Choice ️ ️
The Motion Sickness Dilemma
The Other Couple’s Experience ️
The Unsettling Details
The Final Decision
The Husband’s Reaction
The Vacation’s Downhill Spiral
The Confrontation ️
The Final Argument
A Vacation Turned Cold War: Who’s the Real Party Pooper?
So, here’s the deal: our vacationing couple had a plan – each picks an activity. Our heroine chooses a hike, which her husband, the reluctant hiker, agrees to. But when it’s his turn, he picks activities that she knows will leave her hurling over the side of a boat or a dune buggy. She pleads for a change of plan, but he’s adamant. The vacation spirals into a silent standoff, with the husband accusing her of not stepping out of her comfort zone like he did. But she argues, hiking doesn’t make him physically ill like his choices would her. So, who’s the party pooper here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tropical tiff…
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“YTA. You could have tried the dune buggy with him…”
ESH: Motion sickness, lack of research, and poor communication
YTA. Refusing motion sickness remedies? You clearly don’t understand.
“Control the ride, control the relationship.”
NTA. Motion sickness ruins vacation. Husband should’ve chosen different activities. ♀️
YTA votes are wild! Lack of empathy for motion sickness. NTA
Motion sickness ruins the fun! NTA for not wanting that.
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Husband’s stubbornness ruins vacation, causing illness and resentment
“Poorly planned vacation leads to collaborative self-sabotage.”
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s discomfort, questions partner’s sulking behavior.
Is it really OP’s fault for taking over the vacation?
NTA. Husband’s motion sickness doesn’t justify his lack of support.
Motion sickness sufferer avoids boat and dune buggy adventures.
YTA for backing out of a deal, but try motion sickness patches!
NTA vs YTA votes: a wild debate
Motion sickness ruins vacation plans. NTA for seeking alternatives.
NTA. Motion sickness ruins plans. Would he prefer you vomit?
Understanding and empathy for those living with illness.
Risking sickness for fun? Bizarre! Learn to have fun solo.
NTA. Motion sickness ruins the fun for both partners.
Defending against unfair judgement: Not the a**hole, here’s why
“YTA for not trying activities and pushing your own agenda.”
Disagree with YTA judgement, ESH for weird agreement. Collaborate more!
Hiker’s selfish move ruins tropical vacation for husband.
“INFO: Was your husband in pain or just not into it?”
Lying partner leads to tropical vacation disaster.
NTA: Husband’s passive-aggressive behavior ruined the vacation.
Motion sickness ruins vacation activities. NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA. Grown man sulks when wife won’t join him. ♂️
Don’t sacrifice your health for fairness!
NTA for not wanting to do a motion sickness-inducing activity
NTA: Motion sickness, uncaring husband. Should’ve known without asking.
Choose your vacation wisely! Avoid flying and water if dizzy.
NTA: Respect each other’s physical limitations and find compromises.
Let him have some solo fun!
Severe motion sickness: NTA for not wanting to hike ♀️
ESH, but leaning towards you being the AH.
NTA: A refreshing take on a tropical vacation gone wrong!
YTA for being selfish and manipulative. Poor husband indeed!
Plan better next time Research, set expectations, and communicate for a successful vacation
Motion sickness ruined their vacation. NTA for playing it safe!
