♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the drama-filled world of friendships, kids, and the age-old question: to hang or not to hang? Our protagonist, let’s call her the “Cool Aunt,” finds herself in a sticky situation with her mom friend, “Kayla.” The Cool Aunt just wants to enjoy some adult time, but Kayla keeps bringing her kid along! Buckle up, because this story is about to get juicy!
The Painting Predicament

️ A Brush with Tension

♀️ The Hiking Hijinks

The Wine Tasting Tiff

Putting My Foot Down

The Silent Treatment

The Zoo Debacle

♀️ Divided Opinions

The Birthday Snub

The Great Kid Debate: A Friendship on the Brink!
The tension reaches a boiling point when the Cool Aunt puts her foot down and refuses to spend her day around a child at a wine tasting. Cue the big argument! ️ Kayla tells her she needs to get used to kids, but the Cool Aunt stands her ground. The silent treatment ensues, and things get even more heated when the Cool Aunt goes to the zoo without inviting Kayla and her son. The internet is divided on this one! ♀️ Some say the Cool Aunt should suck it up, while others stand by her child-free stance. In the end, the Cool Aunt gets uninvited to the kid’s birthday party , but she’s not even mad about it! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
Respectful boundaries set, friend should respect or move on. ♀️

Friend disregards boundaries regarding kids. NTA stands firm.

Being childfree doesn’t make you obligated to hang out with kids. ♀️

To hang out with her, you have to accept her kid

Adults without kids don’t always want to hang out with them

Childfree friend sympathizes with Kayla but encourages compromise.

Annie suggests kid-friendly events, NTA for declining.

Uninvited to a birthday party, but happy about it? NAH

Growing apart is normal. Don’t burn bridges with friends.

Missed opportunity for a kind conversation about boundaries.

Setting boundaries with friends and kids is okay!

Child-free spaces are important, NTA for standing up.

OP shouldn’t have to ‘get used to kids’ at adult-only events. NTA

Enjoy adult time without kids, NTA is not alone

Friendship or child-free experience? NAH says it’s a package deal

Don’t bring your kid to adult events. NTA parenting advice.

Childfree friend doesn’t owe friend time with her kid
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NTA – Some parents believe world revolves around their children

Why bring a kid to a wine tasting? ♀️
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Including a child changes group dynamics, recognize others’ needs

Curious about Kayla’s behavior and expectations with her son

Mom of 2 defends right to enjoy outings without her kids

NTA. Poor kid at a wine tasting Adults only, no kids.
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New mom shares her experience of wanting kid-free time out.

Parenting identity crisis? NTA sets a boundary, sparks backlash.

Mom stands up for herself and enjoys childfree coffee

Childhood trauma leads to disliking tipsy people at wine tastings.

Wine tasting with kids? Not a good idea!

Childfree woman wants adult-only time, friend insists on kid inclusion. NTA.

Friend demands woman spend time with her kid – NTA says commentor, and rightly so!

Having adult-only time is important for mental health

Single mom navigates friend’s demands for kid-inclusive hangouts – NTA.

NTA, suggest setting boundaries with friends who want kid-friendly outings.

Friend demands kid time, NTA sets boundaries, friend lacks awareness

Childfree person sets boundaries, defends woman’s choice.

Don’t let others force their responsibilities on you. NTA

Respectful boundaries set: NTA for not wanting to spend time.

User calls out OP for hating friend’s kid and being entitled

Child-free man shares experience of losing friends to parenthood.

Respect boundaries! CF woman has the right to not hang out with kids.

It’s okay to not want to hang out with kids #NTA

No kids, no problem! NTA for wanting child-free outings

Kids are annoying AF, even as a mother

Boundaries respected: NTA, not everyone is a kid person

Being childfree doesn’t mean we make exceptions for *your* children.

Respectful boundaries and communication is key.

Choosing not to revolve life around friend’s kid. NTA

Setting boundaries for kid-free events is understandable.

Respectful parent acknowledges friend’s decision to be child-free

No kids allowed! NTA for not wanting child at adult event.

Friend wants to bring kid to outings, disagreement ending friendship

Setting boundaries with friends who don’t respect them

Teacher explains why she doesn’t want to deal with kids
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Child-free events should be respected too. NTA

Friend’s poor parenting led to end of long-term friendship.

Child-free commenter sympathizes with NTA OP who doesn’t want friend’s kid at meetings

Friend disregards boundaries and shows no respect, NTA

Having kids doesn’t make you a special person

Child-free adult navigates losing friends over not wanting kids.

Not wanting to be around kids is understandable, NTA

Woman stands up for herself against entitled mom. #NTA

No kids? No problem! NTA sets boundaries with entitled friend

Friend demands woman spend time with her kid – NTA says NO WAY! ❌

Respect boundaries! NTA for not wanting to be around kids.

NTA stands firm on not having friend’s kid at events.

No-kids outing? NTA friend threatens fun, not her kid.

Friendship should not be forced, NTA.
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Friend tries to force kid on child-free hangouts, NTA for refusing

Avoiding kids when hanging out with friends? NTA, set boundaries!

Supportive comment on occasional sacrifices for friends with kids.

Finding childfree friends: a classified ad adventure!

Kid-free time is precious! NTA for saying no

NTA prefers kid-free outings with friends, but is confused about zoo

Child-free friend stands up for her right to alone time.

Adults-only outings or friendship fallout? NTA draws a line.

Setting boundaries with friends’ kids. NTA for saying no

Friend demands woman include her kid in everything – NTA response.

Choosing kid-free events may alienate parent friends. Consider child-friendly plans.
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Friend demands woman include her kid in outings, but NTA says no way. Friendship may change.

Navigating the divide between friends with and without kids
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Being friends with parents means being around their kids sometimes

Having kids around changes the dynamic. NTA for setting boundaries.

OP is NTA, but dragging the kid to outings with friends is tedious

Woman stands her ground on not wanting to spend time with friend’s kid. NTA

Friend continuously demands child-friendly events and is out of line. NTA
