Imagine having a close-knit group of friends who meet up every month to catch up on each other’s lives. Now, imagine one of these friends, Katie, struggling to conceive and asking the group to enforce a strict no-kids-talk rule. The group complies, but a few years later, the tables turn, and Katie is pregnant. She now expects her friends to throw her a baby shower and discuss her pregnancy, despite her previous request. How would you handle this situation?
The Monthly Meetup ️
Katie’s Struggle
The No-Kids-Talk Rule
Mixed Feelings
Adapting to the Rule
No-Kids-Talk Becomes Enjoyable
Katie’s Pregnancy
The Unexpected Text
Surprise and Confusion
Group’s Stance
The Dilemma ️
No Time for a Shower
Update and Additional Info
Past Decisions ️
Friendship Matters
No Retaliation Here
Why Keep the Rule?
To Change or Not to Change?
So, the group is torn between keeping the no-kids-talk rule in place and accommodating Katie’s new expectations. They understand her excitement about her pregnancy, but they also value their tradition of having a kid-free space to reconnect with each other. With the holidays approaching, they don’t feel like they have the time or energy to plan a baby shower. It’s a tricky situation, and it’s hard to know what the right decision is. Let’s see what people think about this conundrum…
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Throwing a baby shower: YTA for not considering it earlier?
Infertility struggles don’t justify banning kid-talk. NTA.
Demanding equality: NTA calls out friend’s hypocritical baby shower request
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Consequences of actions? Katie’s got some explaining to do!
NTA. No support during your pregnancy, no baby shower for her
Soft ESH/NAH: Friend asks for baby shower after banning kid-talk
Katie’s about to show you all what terrible friends you are
NTA: Friend banned kid-talk, now demands baby shower. Hypocritical much?
Respecting wishes, NTA. Katie has no right to be upset
NTA: Friends who can’t empathize shouldn’t expect validation at baby showers
Respecting boundaries and traditions is key for long-lasting friendships.
Katie banned kid-talk, excluded herself from major moments. NTA.
Spreading misery and enforcing sensitive feelings? Karma strikes back!
NTA. Katie made herself the center of your group. Her concerns and feelings were put above everyone else’s. There is much more to pregnancy and parenting than giggles and coos and fun. Keep the no kids rule if that’s what the majority wants. Katie will need to decide whether or not she attends.
Katie’s double standard sparks controversy. NTA.
YTA for not considering Katie’s feelings and communication in friendship
Friend reaps what she sowed by banning baby talk
Commenter suspects self-centered behavior from Katie.
NTA. She banned kids, but wants a baby shower?
Enjoying adult interactions without kids involved. NTA. Irony ensues.
YTA for demanding a baby shower after banning kid-talk ♀️
Not the a**hole for banning kid-talk at baby shower
NTA – Friend demands baby shower after banning kid-talk
Everyone sucks here.
Katie’s self-centeredness shines bright in this comment section! ✨
NTA. Friend demands baby shower after banning kid-talk
NTA: Friend demands baby shower after banning kid-talk. Crappy friend!
“NTAs: I’ve always wanted to be a mom, but Katie’s demands…”
Is Katie the a**hole? Find out in this comment section!
Outsider in the friend group? Time to find new friends!
NTA. Celebrate your joy and don’t let her bring you down!
NTA – Friend’s narcissism and unrealistic expectations make reconciliation unlikely.
Creating rules and taking them away: who has the power?
NTA. Crushing excitement for a friend, now they taste bitterness
NTA. Self-centered friend demands baby shower after banning kid-talk.
NTA. Katie’s hypocrisy exposed. Group sticks to baby shower ban.
Selfish Katie is the a**hole.
Not the a**hole for banning kid-talk at baby shower
NTA. Katie is a selfish person and not a true friend. ♀️
NTA. Katie needs therapy sessions.
NTAs: No a-hole here, just a baby shower demand!
