️ The UK is facing a scorching heatwave, and tensions are rising in my tiny flat! My aunt, uncle, and their newborn have invaded our space, seeking refuge from the heat. But as the mercury climbs, so does the family drama! I’m trying to be a good host, but my aunt’s baby-centric behavior is pushing me to the boiling point. ️ Buckle up, because this is one hot mess of a story!
Family Invasion: Aunt & Uncle Crash Our Tiny Flat!
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Confusion: Why Leave Their Huge House for Our Pokey Flat?
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Welcoming Arms: That’s What Families Do!
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Heatwave Hits UK: Homes Not Equipped for Scorching Temps!
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Insulation Woes: UK Homes Designed to Keep Heat IN!
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❄️ Cooler Scotland Beckons: But Aunt & Uncle Insist on Staying! ♀️
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Baby Needs: Aunt Keeps Stealing All the Fans & AC!
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Baking Family: Even Asthmatic Uncle Suffers, But Aunt Doesn’t Care!
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Accommodating at First, Now Beyond Ridiculous!
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️ Boiling Point: Aunt Steals My Personal Fan for Baby!
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Parenting Advice Backfires: Accused of Questioning Her Skills!
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Putting My Foot Down: Don’t Steal From Me!
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AITA for Getting Angry? First-Time Parent Worries vs. Theft
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Empty Castle in Scotland: Why Stay in Sweltering England? ♀️
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️ Family Meltdown: Aunt’s Baby Fever Sparks Heatwave Drama!
As the UK sizzles in a record-breaking heatwave, my family’s tiny flat has become a pressure cooker of emotions! My aunt’s obsession with keeping her baby cool has led to some seriously uncool behavior, like stealing all our fans and AC units! ❄️ Even her own husband, who suffers from asthma, is left to bake in the heat. I tried to reason with her, but it only led to accusations of questioning her parenting skills. Now, I’m left wondering if I’m the a-hole for getting angry and putting my foot down. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sizzling family drama! ️
Set boundaries with entitled guests. NTA for standing up.

Beating the heat with boundaries and fairness.

NTA. Family secrets and entitlement lead to fan drama.

NTA suggests buying extra fans and AC for baby.

Expert advice on keeping babies cool in heatwave

NTA. Keeping the baby cool is important, but not at others’ expense.

Suspicious family theft leads to search for answers in Scotland

Nta points out the flaws in using fans and AC, suspects aunt hiding something

Aunt’s selfishness puts baby’s health at risk. NTA.

NTA stands up to entitled aunt during heatwave crisis

NTA warns about the dangers of using fans on babies

Taking back your fan from entitled aunt is perfectly fine. NTA

Sensible suggestion to help keep family safe in heat wave

The struggle of resisting frozen food during a heatwave

Irish commenter empathizes with UK heatwave victims, gives NTA judgement.
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Fair judgment on Aunt’s behavior towards family in heatwave.

Entitled Aunt refuses to let family use their own belongings

Tips for staying cool in a heatwave without AC

Midwest commenter praises OP’s handling of entitled Aunt’s fan theft. NTA

NTA stands up to entitled parents who expect too much.

Assertive comment calls out entitled aunt’s poor parenting skills.

Tips for surviving heatwaves without AC or fans. ❄
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Family from Scotland stays with OP in tiny flat during heatwave.

Insightful comment on insulation, and aunt’s entitled behavior

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with entitled family

Babies can’t regulate temperature. Aunt could go home or buy fan.

Harsh comment suggests cutting off family during heatwave

Tips for staying cool in the UK heatwave

New parents not the a**hole for not sharing fans with entitled aunt.

NTA. Taking appliances from others is not okay

No excuse for entitled aunt stealing fans during heatwave. NTA.

NTA commenter condemns entitled aunt for endangering baby in heatwave.

Londoner sympathizes with heatwave struggle, suggests reason for aunt’s behavior.

User questions Aunt’s motives for stealing fans during heatwave

No a-hole here, fans are a necessity in unbearable heat

Concerned commenter questions dangerous parenting decision.
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No one messes with this Redditor’s fan during heatwave

Curiosity about the heat in Nebraska, but NTA confirmed.

INFO needed on baby’s temperature in the cot

Texan defends their fan and AC in scorching heat, NTA

Bristol resident defends OP from entitled aunt’s heatwave theft

UK heatwave struggles and an entitled aunt. NTA wins.

Lock your door or send an Amazon link! NTA

Is the baby too cold? A concern in a heatwave

NTA stands up against entitled aunt who stole their fan

Hogging fans during a heatwave is rude. NTA.

Sympathetic commenter defends family’s right to air conditioning. NTA.

Why this person thinks 2 fans are excessive in one room

Both sides have valid reasons. Alternative solutions can help.

Advise to prioritize safety and decline endangering family members.

Swedish Redditor empathizes with OP’s heatwave struggles, NTA confirmed

Don’t let entitled guests take advantage of your kindness!

Resourceful suggestion to beat the heat. NTA handled well.

Family faces sticky situation with entitled Aunt during heatwave. ️

Helpful advice on dressing a baby in hot weather

Empathetic comment acknowledges heatwave and offers cooling solutions.

Surviving the heat without a fan? No thanks!

Entitled Aunt steals fans during heatwave, NTA for OP.

NTA suggests entitled aunt needs to buy her own fans and AC.

Polite and firm eviction. NTA. No place like your own home.

Stand up for yourself and ask why they’re making you suffer NTA

NTA comment: Southern US heat is unbearable without AC

NTA, suggest talking to in-laws about why they won’t leave.

User accuses family of mooching off and suggests kicking them out

Londoner agrees OP is not the a-hole for SIL’s entitlement

Setting boundaries with family during a heatwave

NTA prioritizes baby safety; suggests solution for entitled aunt’s actions.

You’re NTA and handled it well. Savage, but not too mean

Kick out entitled relatives who stole fans, NTA.

NTA. Limited fans and AC made it too uncomfortable.

Hospitality abuse! NTA, time for them to buy their own fans.

Take back the fans, leave one for the baby. NTA

NTA. Aunt and uncle’s behavior towards baby is questionable

Setting boundaries with entitled family members is necessary. NTA

NTA for taking back fans from entitled aunt during heatwave

Take their keys and show them who’s boss!

No one should suffer in the heat, black out curtains help ️

Family drama at its finest
