Picture this: you’re heavily pregnant, your mother is in the hospital after two strokes, and you’re trying to get your stepson to do his homework. Amidst all this, your partner is upset about… a video game. This is the reality for one woman who found herself in the middle of a parenting drama that will leave you shaking your head. ♀️
The Homework Rebellion
The Hospital Dilemma
The PlayStation Punishment
The Second Stroke and the Saved Games ️
The Insensitive Complaint
The Call for Consideration
The Final Stand
The MRI Misunderstanding
The Hospital Hurdle
A Pregnant Woman, A Stroke-Stricken Mom, and a Video Game Saga
Caught in the whirlwind of life’s challenges, our heroine finds herself juggling a rebellious stepson, a hospitalized mother, and her own pregnancy. Amidst this chaos, her partner’s main concern is the recovery of his video game files. While she’s dealing with real-life issues, he’s upset about a virtual world. She’s left wondering if she’s the bad guy for prioritizing life over games. Let’s see what the world thinks about this real-life drama…
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“NTA – Plan better dude. What was his power failure plan?”
NTA. Husband prioritizes PS5 over pregnant, hospitalized mom-in-law. ♀️
NTA. Boyfriend’s excuse for losing save files is total crap
You handled it maturely, your husband needs to grow up. NTA
Console controversy: Unplugging = losing saves? Let’s debunk the myth!
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NTA – Husband needs to learn to pick his battles
Partner prioritizes video games over pregnant, hospitalized partner. NTA!
MRI not possible due to neurostimulator implant. NTA for clarifying.
Taking away a PS5 to prioritize family. NTA.
Comment suggests analyzing relationship and recommends helpful book
NTA: Concerns about adult gamers’ priorities and family support
NTA. BF prioritizes PS5 over pregnant partner in hospital. Reconsider relationship.
Sending good vibes your way!
Smart parenting hack for disciplining gamer kids.
NTA: Gamers know auto-save points. He didn’t care enough.
NTA: Father’s questionable priorities spark parenting debate.
NTA but he’s definitely an a**hole
Not the a**hole for prioritizing video games over parenting
PS5 owner shuts down criticism of gaming dad, offers reassurance ✌️
NTA: Worried about lazy 16 yo gaming into adulthood?
Nope. NTA. You go, gaming parent!
“NTA. Partner should’ve been at hospital. Priorities: support vs. PS5”
NTA. Friend’s anger shows immaturity. Focus on your own well-being.
Is the boyfriend really clueless or just pretending? NTA.
“NTA You have more important stuff to worry about than if his savegames are save. And he actually should first worry about you, that his child do homework and and and – and not have his first thought ‘oh no, my savegames’. BTW, If the metal is from a operation, it is 99,99% non-magnetic and would be save in a MRI. I also have a screw in my back and already did so many MRIs in this region that i lost count.”
Prayers for mom. Partner sent guilt-tripping pics. Upsetting confrontation.
NTA. Partner’s lack of support and parenting skills are concerning.
A humorous take on AITA posts
NTA, but maybe wait until things calm down. Pick your battles.
“NTA, I swear the internet proves gamers can be dill holes “
NTA’s PS5 saves are safe! Don’t let hubby gaslight you!
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Priorities, parenting, and a PlayStation: NTA for being upset.
Wishing for a healthy mom and baby!
Priorities: A PS5 vs. a Pregnant Woman and Hospitalized Mom
NTA: Prioritizing parenting over gaming, with a hint of sarcasm
NTA for enforcing homework rule. Stepdad is like family ❤️
Let him face the consequences
Priorities during a crisis: NTA for being furious, weird drama.
Parenting priorities: NTA lets 16yo face consequences, no housework either!
Escape the toxicity! Prioritize your loved ones.
Calling out BS like a boss!
Stepkid’s priorities learned from somewhere. Not the a**hole.
“But I lost my games!” Priorities, parenting, and NTA.
Break the PS5 and focus on being a strong single mother!
Stepmom’s dilemma: Should she let 16-year-old skip homework?
Priorities skewed: husband neglects pregnant wife for video games
Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this story!
NTA – Supportive partner needed during toughest times.
Secure the controller, secure your PS5!
NTA, but your husband needs a reality check
Supportive comment, prioritize self-care and ignore insignificant complaints.
NTA questions reliability of game console’s save file loss.
NTA. Cloud saves save the day for gaming parents!
NTA. The audacity of this dude though
Supportive comment, empathy for OP’s difficult situation. ❤️
Parenting with priorities: NTA
Decide who is who and get out. Too much stress
Common sense: MRI, metal, and man-child boyfriend. NTA.
NTA. Your husband however is a BIG one.
Stand your ground! You deserve support, not video game hassles.
NTA parent prioritizes parenting over video games.
NTA – Prioritizing parenting over video games, a relatable struggle
Not the a**hole for prioritizing video games over parenting
NTA, under stress
Supportive comment, wishing for a positive outcome. ❤️
PS5 user defends unplugging console, calls BF an ignorant idiot
NTA for prioritizing health over partner’s PS5 obsession.
NTA: Parenting struggles with a partner.
NTA. Prioritizing video games over family? Not cool.
