Friendship Tested: Child-Free Couple Refuses More Vacations with Toddler Parents ️

Picture this: you’re part of a close-knit group of friends, and you’ve all been vacationing together for years. But now, two of the couples have toddlers, and your latest group getaway turned into a nightmare of nanny duties and snarky comments. You’re the group’s travel planner, but you’re seriously considering not planning any more trips with them. Will you hurt your long-time friendships if you put your foot down? Let’s dive into this story and see what unfolds!

Meet the Group of Friends

‍ The Only Working Woman

Babies Join the Group

✈️ Traveling Duo

️ Beach Vacation Planning

Not So Enjoyable Vacation

Unexpected Nanny Duties

Sleep Deprivation Competition

Snarky Sleep Comment

️ Cooking Critique

Cleaning Up After Everyone

Fall Trip Planning Pressure

Potential Friendship Strain

ETA Clarifications

‍ ‍ ‍ Navigating Friendship & Family

Quiet Holiday Expectations

‍♀️ Entitled Comments

Limiting Interaction

Future Baby Plans

No More Trips

Fireworks Decline Fallout

Apologies & Tense Vibes

️ Unwinding on Vacation

Tense Friendships

Things Go South

Feeling Targeted

Carefree Life Envy

Wall of Text & Group Exit

‍ Child Care Sensitivity

️ Letting Go & Setting Boundaries

Toddlers Turn Group Vacations into a Nightmare!

Our protagonist, the only working woman in her group of friends, has been vacationing with her husband and two other couples for years. After the couples had their first babies, the group decided to take a vacation together again. But instead of a relaxing beach getaway, our protagonist found herself treated like a nanny and cook, with snarky comments thrown her way. Now, with the group pressuring her to plan another trip, she’s considering putting her foot down and refusing to plan any more vacations with them. Her husband is worried about hurting their long-time friendships, but she’s had enough of the drama. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Childfree couple refuses vacations with toddler parents, NTA.

Child-free couple stands up for themselves against entitled parents

NTA suggests a compromise for stress-free vacations with friends

Parents shouldn’t expect non-parents to be their skivvies. NTA

Child-free couple refuses vacation with toddler parents. No A-hole here.

Parent agrees with child-free couple. What’s leaf peeping?

Parental envy causing tension in friendship, be firm but frank. NTA

Feeling entitled to impose their child on you? NTA

NTA. Entitled parents treating them like free nanny/maid

Hosting isn’t a vacation. Not your responsibility to watch kids.

Traveling with toddlers is tough, NTA mom understands.

Child-free couple stands up for themselves on vacation duties.

NTA stands up for child-free couple against entitled parents

Child-free couple stands up for themselves after being used as nannies ‍♀️

NTA, parents should not expect couple to act like nanny/maid

Suggests child-free activities politely, NTA

Set vacation boundaries with honesty and no babysitting expectations.

NTA- Friends were rude, condescending, and not worth another trip

Delegate planning to others if busy, true friends won’t belittle.

Empty nesters sympathize with child-free couple declining vacation with kids

User shares experience of not wanting to vacation with friends’ kids.

NTA, but communication is key to avoid future conflicts

Stand your ground and let him take care of them. NTA

Suggestion to avoid cooking and babysitting while on vacation

Friendship or doormat? Commenter suggests petty revenge plans.

Suggests separate space on group vacay, feed own monsters

Child-free couple deals with entitled parents. NTA.

NTA. Don’t plan another vacation with these selfish people.

Set boundaries early on to avoid being the default babysitter

Pausing or stopping vacations with toddler parents is understandable

Taking time off work and spending effort and money? Enjoy it

Enjoy your vacation, not the nanny/chef/maid! ‍♀️ NTA

Child-free couple called out for being immature and lazy

Suggests a kid-free trip and calls them NTA.

Polite decline advice for vacation with toddler parents

NTA. Respect for boundaries with a side of tough love.

Child-free couple defends themselves against criticism for not having kids

NTA for setting boundaries on vacation expectations with parents.

Child-free couple rightfully refuses to center their plans on kids.

Child-free woman stands up to mommy-shaming friends

Unapologetically prioritize your vacation preferences and don’t feel guilty

Time to say goodbye to kid-friendly vacations

Child-free couple tired of entitled parents pushing their kids on them ‍♂️

NTA. Husband should stand up for you and your decision.

Just say no and set boundaries

NTA. Being used as extra hands and a break for them

NTA. Refuse to be their personal maid and chef

Communication breakdown: Friends refuse to talk about vacation issue

A parent’s response to child-free couple’s vacation refusal.

NTA for setting boundaries with entitled parent friends. Honest conversation needed.

NTA. Don’t use childfree people as free babysitters

Child-free couple declines future vacations due to hurt feelings

Going on vacation with kids is not fun, even for parents.

Traveling with toddlers is a nightmare. NTA for refusing.

Childless friend defends self-care and boundaries while traveling with kids

Vacations are for relaxing, not babysitting ️

Child-free couple refuses vacation with toddler parents. NTA.

Child-free couple suggests child-free trip and reimbursement for services.

Verbalize feelings and set boundaries to salvage friendship

Child-free couple stands up to entitled parents on vacation

Child-free couple faces criticism from friends for not vacationing with toddlers

Child-free friend shares disappointment over toddler parents declining beach trip

Don’t let kids ruin your vacations. Get new friends

Setting boundaries for vacationing with friends’ toddlers. NTA.

Choosing to avoid vacations with kids. NTA.

Polite suggestion for child-free break. Self-care is important

Plan a getaway for two and stand your ground!

Politely declining future vacations to avoid being a nanny/cook

NTA. Child-free couple refuses to vacation with toddler parents

Vacations with kids not for everyone. NTA for declining.

Parenting boundaries crossed during vacation

Child-free couple defends decision to refuse vacations with toddler parents

Cruise ship: the perfect solution for a child-free vacation ‍♂️

Parenting is tough, but doesn’t mean others should sacrifice vacations

Parent shames child-free couple for not vacationing with toddler.

Politely declining more vacations with toddler parents due to rude comments. NTA

Traveling with kids is hard. NTA for refusing vacation.

Plan your own accommodations and set boundaries without being rude

A mom sympathizes with the child-free couple’s vacation preferences.

Child-free couple refuses vacations with toddler parents. NTA wins.

Friendship on the rocks over vacation duties. NTA.

Child-free couple stands up for themselves on vacation duties

Compassionate parent disagrees with child-free couple’s mistreatment.