Backyard Birthday Party Denied: Whose Side Are You On?

Picture this: You’ve just woken up, and your brother’s ex-girlfriend is at your door with a group of kids and party supplies, ready to set up a birthday party in your backyard. You never agreed to this, and they’ve recently broken up. What do you do? One homeowner found themselves in this exact predicament and decided to put their foot down, refusing to host the party. Let’s dive into the story and see if they made the right call.

The Rocky Relationship

A Birthday Request

Aisha’s Assurance

A Conditional Agreement

Surprise Party Guests

A Backyard Break-In Attempt?

Party Plans Denied

A Park Suggestion

Brotherly Disapproval

A Snappy Comeback

Birthday Bash Bust: Was It the Right Call?

So, our homeowner wakes up to find their brother’s ex-girlfriend, Aisha, at their door with a group of kids and party supplies, ready to set up a birthday party in the backyard. Despite never agreeing to host the party, Aisha tries to open the back gate. The homeowner puts their foot down, refusing to host the party and suggesting they go to a park instead. Brother Todderick disapproves, but the homeowner stands their ground. Did they make the right call? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this backyard birthday party drama…

Uninvited guests? NTA stands their ground, sparks debate.

Clear communication is key . NTA for setting boundaries.

Brother’s surprise pandemic party denied, NTA for setting boundaries.

Ex-boyfriend defends ex-girlfriend, commenter sides with ex-boyfriend.

NTA for denying a health hazard backyard party during pandemic

Partner’s ex shows up uninvited to party, NTA for denying entry

NTA stands their ground on uninvited guests.

Don’t mess with someone’s property and safety, NTA

Timeline confusion leads to unclear party invitation response

Standing up for yourself is always the right choice.

Did Todderick lie or is his ex just entitled?

NTA stands up for themselves against entitled party planner

Brother’s ex shows up uninvited with kids, NTA for denying.

Neighbors want to throw a party on your property without permission

Party denied, homeowner blocked. NTA comment with a burn.

Uninvited guest tries to bulldoze party host

NTA. Aisha was rude and entitled. Good for you for standing up.

NTA, Aisha was inconsiderate and immature, don’t feel guilty

Clear conditions were violated. NTA for denying party.

Sassy response to backyard party denial. No a-hole here.

Neighbor’s entitled attitude ruins kids’ birthday party

Hosting a party comes with liability risks. NTA for denying.

Ex’s misery is not OP’s problem. NTA for denying party.

NTA shuts down brother’s pool argument, exposing true TA

Party host didn’t confirm plans, NTA for denying access.

Ex’s entitlement to use backyard for party is absurd. NTA.

NTA stands up to ex in fiery comment

Retired law enforcement agrees with party denial due to liability concerns.

Uninvited guests and broken relationships, NTA wins this one

NTA! The parents’ behavior was rude and irresponsible during pandemic

Parent defends decision to deny backyard birthday party.

Aisha’s sneaky plan backfires, commenter says NTA.

Party crashers get denied, NTA for enforcing boundaries

When the tables turn…

Clear miscommunication, NTA for not following through on unconfirmed plans.

Park vs. backyard: where would kids rather party?

NTA comment: The party was never finalized, find somewhere else.

Boundary respected. Host not responsible for uninvited guests’ disappointment. ‍♂️

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for sticking to them.

NTA. Communication is key, and she didn’t communicate properly.

Standing up for boundaries: NTA shuts down guilt-tripping party crasher.

Safety first! Agree that it’s not worth the risk. NTA

Setting boundaries with confidence

Ex’s sister has no right to use your backyard. NTA

Hosting a pandemic party for ex-SIL’s entourage? NTA.

Clear NTA judgement with no room for debate

Ex-boyfriend’s sister uses NTA to justify stereotype about women.

NTA. Setting boundaries is important and should be respected.

Aisha tried to guilt OP into a party, but OP stood firm. #NTA

NTA. Liability concerns outweigh guilt for ruined child’s party.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for standing your ground.

To host or not to host? Bathroom access is key

NTA for calling out rude behavior, others are TA.

NTA. Ex’s sister blocks entitled ex from backyard party demand

Clear communication is key to avoid future misunderstandings.

Brother defends ex at party despite being on/off, NTA.

Standing up against manipulation and taking responsibility for safety.