We all have our preferences and dislikes, but what happens when a friend pushes their baby updates on someone who’s always been uncomfortable around children? Meet our protagonist, a happily child-free adult who’s never been a fan of babies, and their friend Sally, a new mom who just can’t help but share her baby’s milestones. As Christmas approaches, Sally wants to send a card from her baby to our protagonist, but is it crossing the line? Let’s dive into this tricky situation!
The Baby Aversion
Panic Attacks and Progress
Working on Tolerance
Enter Sally and Her Baby
Unwanted Baby Updates
Minimal Responses
The Christmas Card Dilemma
Silent Opt-Out Fails
The Ultimate Question ❓
To Accept or Reject the Baby’s Christmas Card?
Our protagonist has always been uncomfortable around babies, but their friend Sally just can’t help but share her baby’s milestones. As Christmas approaches, Sally wants to send a card from her baby, but our protagonist is hesitant. They tried to silently opt-out, but Sally reached out directly, asking for their address. Now, the question remains: Will they be the jerk if they tell Sally they don’t want a Christmas card from her baby and ask her to stop sending baby updates? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this delicate situation…
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User suggests being polite and checking on friend’s well-being.
User tells commenter to seek therapy for baby aversion. YTA
User calls out commenter for hating children, defends their existence.
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Setting boundaries due to phobia, judgement depends on response
User suggests seeking therapy for extreme baby phobia.
Suggestion for counseling to overcome fear of babies.
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OP’s boundaries are valid and should be respected by Sally.
Being childfree is fine, but seeking therapy to cope is important
Politely decline baby Christmas card to avoid unwanted conversations.
Enforce clear boundaries with friends who don’t respect your choices
Sally needs to grow up NTA stands their ground.
Friend keeps sending baby pictures despite discomfort, NTA suggests conversation.
NTA for not wanting baby Christmas card due to phobia
Setting boundaries with friends who push their babies on you
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Setting boundaries with a friend’s baby. Seeking professional help.
Respect boundaries, don’t force baby pictures on friends. NTA.
NTA commenter feels uncomfortable around children, but Sally is AH.
Navigating friendship boundaries with unwanted baby cards. Good luck!
Politely setting boundaries with friends is important for healthy relationships
Setting boundaries is important and should be respected.
NTA. The comment explains the seriousness of pedophobia and ableism.
Handling a friend’s annoying behavior towards child-free people
Setting boundaries is important, don’t give in to pressure!
Setting boundaries is important, YTA/NTA doesn’t apply here.
Overcoming a phobia of children: NTA, seek therapy
Sally’s baby obsession is crossing the line. NTA.
Use honesty and set boundaries, real friends accept each other
Cutting ties with a non-close friend over baby Christmas card
Sending cards ‘from’ a baby is ridiculous. NTA for declining.
NTA for not wanting unsolicited baby pictures. Boundaries are important.
NTA for not liking babies, friend is TA for not respecting boundaries.
Setting boundaries is NTA. Don’t force baby pics on others.
Polite response to entitled friend’s Christmas card request.
Friend’s baby spamming Christmas cards – NTA for setting boundary
Setting boundaries is important, but therapy may help.
Setting boundaries with a friend’s baby Christmas card
Politely declining is always an option. NTA ♀️
Proud NTA declines baby’s Christmas card, gets praised for it
Respecting boundaries and seeking help for baby phobia.
Mom with phobia defends OP declining baby Christmas card. NTA.
Setting boundaries with a friend’s baby Christmas card.
Respect her wishes, don’t send the unwanted Christmas card
Friend disregards discomfort around babies, time to end friendship?
Respect personal boundaries, seek help for intense revulsion towards people.
Embrace your childfree lifestyle without judgment. NTA
Therapist advises setting boundaries kindly to manage phobia triggers
Respect OP’s choices. Slowly cut Sally out of your life. ♀️
Politely declining friend’s baby Christmas card due to personal condition.
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Friend pressures acquaintance for address to send baby Christmas card. NTA.
Setting boundaries and therapy suggestions. NTA
Suggests politely declining card due to environmental concerns.
Respect for phobias should be a given. NTA.
Setting boundaries is important, NTA. Cut her off.
Establishing boundaries is important. Seeking therapy is a good option.
OP is making progress and tries to be civil with Sally
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Setting boundaries with friends who have kids is okay ♀️
Politely decline friend’s request to send baby Christmas card
Respectful parent understands childfree friend’s boundary
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Respecting fears is important. NTA for not wanting card.
Respectful NTA response to friend’s baby Christmas card misunderstanding
Pushy acquaintance ignores OP’s baby preference, but OP is NTA
Politely decline baby Christmas card. Friend may be offended
Set boundaries and don’t tolerate disrespect.
Politely decline and consider therapy to address extreme dislike of babies.
Receiving personal cards from acquaintances can feel like a violation
Phobias are irrational, and no one should force you to face them.
Friend dislikes babies, but sending card won’t end well
Redditors debate on being repulsed by babies and Christmas cards
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Navigating friendships with new moms can be tricky
Friend won’t stop talking about baby, NTA for setting boundaries
Supportive comment, suggests compromise and offers sympathy with emojis ❤️
Setting boundaries with a friend’s baby pics: YWNBTA. Honesty is key.
Respectful NTA suggests ending friendship due to boundary crossing.
Sending baby photos to someone who doesn’t want them is a**hole-ish
Friend crosses boundary despite OP’s anxiety condition and phobia. NTA.
Respectful decline of unwanted baby pictures. NTA
Friend insists on sending baby’s Christmas card, but NTA stands firm.
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Recipient declines baby’s Christmas card, not interested in baby worship. ♀️
Politely decline and set boundaries. If she persists, reconsider friendship.
Being childfree is a choice, but a phobia is not.
Politely declining boundary-violating friend’s Christmas card suggestion. ♀️
NTA. Valid boundary being ignored. Friend not respecting your “no”.
Politely decline baby’s Christmas card, seek help if necessary
Choose your own life, but be prepared for consequences
NTA for setting boundaries with friend who disrespects your phobia.
Sending a Christmas card isn’t worth the drama.
Honesty is key when asking friend to stop baby updates
