Thanksgiving dinner with family is important to me, but my boyfriend asked if his roommate could come too. I said no, and now he’s upset. I understand his kindness, but I need this event to be just him, me, and my family . Am I being reasonable or A**hole?
First Thanksgiving with boyfriend, family meeting for the first time.

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Meeting the family for Thanksgiving is a big deal, but what happens when your boyfriend wants to bring his roommate? In this post, a woman shares her dilemma and decision to not invite her boyfriend’s military roommate. The boyfriend is upset, but is she the a**hole? Read on to find out and see the updates on the situation .
NAH. The boyfriend’s military bond with his roommate is understandable, but it’s OP’s family event and she can set whatever boundaries she wants. It’s reasonable for her to want the first meeting between her family and her boyfriend to have a certain amount of gravitas, and having a stranger along might ruin that vibe. NTA.

NTA. It’s reasonable to not want a near-stranger at a family holiday, especially when meeting the family for the first time. ♀️

Saying no to a last-minute invite from a stranger. NTA.

Boyfriend’s last minute demands and manipulation raise red flags
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Debate over whether it was right to exclude bf’s roommate
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First impressions matter – NTA for prioritizing boyfriend’s comfort

Standing up for yourself is important. Pay attention to his reaction. (NTA)

Hosting a stranger on Thanksgiving? NTA, your family your rules

Confusion over boyfriend’s military roommate’s absence on Thanksgiving.

First impressions matter, and no notice means no invite. NTA

Setting boundaries with boyfriend’s roommate for Thanksgiving, but at what cost?

Setting boundaries is important for a healthy relationship.

Debating the absurd obsession with inviting military strangers for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is for family, not strangers

Commenter defends OP’s decision not to invite roommate with empathy.

Defending OP’s Thanksgiving choices and clarifying their acronym use!

Polite reminder: Don’t invite people to someone else’s party

Thanksgiving is a big deal, no unexpected guests allowed

Choosing who to invite for Thanksgiving can be a big deal
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Not the a-hole for Thanksgiving exclusion

Focusing on the details, but is she the AH?

Navigating holiday dynamics with significant others and friends

Setting boundaries is important, NTA for not inviting roommate ♀️

Introducing your boyfriend to family is intimate. NTA.

OP is NTA for not inviting boyfriend’s roommate to Thanksgiving ♀️

Can’t just invite someone to an event that’s not yours ♀️

BF’s hurt reaction to Thanksgiving invite refusal: red flag?

The true spirit of Thanksgiving is sharing with those in need

Setting boundaries with boyfriend’s ignorant roommate

Boyfriend’s insecure roommate wants to crash Thanksgiving? NTA.

First-time meeting the family, focus on the boyfriend not roommate

Respectful boundaries vs. welcoming hospitality for new partners.

Military culture emphasizes inviting others to celebrations. NAH for discomfort.

Excluding boyfriend’s roommate from Thanksgiving dinner – NTA.

Putting the relationship first. NTA

Choosing who to invite for Thanksgiving is allowed, NTA

Balancing family and significant other can be tough ♀️

You’re NTA for not inviting your boyfriend’s roommate for Thanksgiving

Curious about why the boyfriend hasn’t met family before

Setting boundaries for Thanksgiving, boyfriend upset over roommate invite.

Setting boundaries and sticking to them is important!

Embrace the open-door policy Spread kindness this Thanksgiving.

Adding a roommate to a small Thanksgiving gathering can be disruptive

Inclusivity is the essence of Thanksgiving

Meeting the family is a big deal. NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries with empathy and understanding, but at what cost?

Choosing between love and kindness

Navigating holiday invites and military life with empathy and understanding

Choosing who to invite to holiday events can be difficult

Not the a-hole for excluding boyfriend’s roommate from Thanksgiving
