Imagine having a mom who’s always late to every single event, including your own birthday lunch! This 22-year-old woman knows the struggle all too well. Her mom, in her mid-40s, has a reputation for being late to everything – from family gatherings to weddings. The daughter and her grandma have even resorted to giving the mom an earlier start time to ensure she arrives on time. But when the mom still shows up late to her daughter’s birthday lunch, things take a dramatic turn.
The Chronically Late Mom
The Grandma’s Secret Strategy
The Birthday Lunch Plan
Mom’s Late Arrival
The Big Entrance
The Aunt’s Confession
Time to Leave
Mom’s Disappointment
Daughter’s Response
Mom’s Excuses
The Daughter Leaves
Mom’s Message
Family’s Opinions
Who’s the Real Culprit Here?
So, the daughter and her grandma tried to trick the mom into arriving on time for the birthday lunch, but she still showed up late. The daughter, tired of her mom’s tardiness, leaves the lunch early, causing her mom to get upset. The mom and aunt think the daughter is in the wrong for lying about the start time, while the grandma thinks they’re overreacting. Who do you think is at fault in this family drama? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
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NTA: Stop giving her attention. Live your life without her
Tricking mom to be on time for lunch is hilarious
“Stop giving her attention, start giving her reasons to regret being late.”
Mom’s chronic lateness shows lack of respect. Daughter’s response justified.
Set clear expectations to avoid condoning crappy behavior
“NTA. Do you hold events for her? Try finishing without her!”
NTA – Grandma knows best
Mom consistently late for birthday lunch, OP leaves and enjoys
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Set boundaries and let her realize the world’s not hers
Setting fake times for guests? Sneaky but effective!
NTA. Mom’s late arrival prompts clever suggestion to teach punctuality
Mom’s tardiness is rude and inconsiderate. NTA for calling her out!
Mom’s refusal to address issues leads to self-exclusion.
Mom’s late arrival for birthday lunch sparks justified frustration
Mom’s chronic lateness causes frustration. Daughter tries to intervene. NTA.
NTA: Aunt and mom can fff right off. Rude and entitled
Creative solution to deal with perpetually late family members
Ungrateful mom ruins birthday lunch, blames daughter.
Start meals without her and give her half an hour’s grace
