Family vacations are supposed to be a time for relaxation and bonding, but one man’s dream trip to Hawaii is turning into a nightmare! He’s been saving up for a decade to renew his vows with his wife on their 25th anniversary, but now, his stepson’s love life is causing a major rift in the family. The stepson, who is polyamorous, wants his stepdad to pay for all of his partners to join the trip. But the stepdad is putting his foot down and saying no. Read on to find out how this family drama unfolds!
A Decade of Saving for the Dream Vacation ️
The Big 25th Anniversary Plan
Paying for Everyone Else’s Plus Ones
Stepson’s Poly Love Life Complicates Things
The Big Request: Pay for All Partners
A Compromise Offered
Stepson’s Angry Response
Was the Offer Fair?
Stepson’s Ultimatum: Money or No Vacation
Wife’s Opinion: Give Him the Money
Is the Stepdad Being Unfair or Just Reasonable?
This stepdad thought he was being fair by offering to pay for one of his stepson’s partners to join their family vacation, but his stepson feels excluded and wants money for all of his partners. The situation has escalated, and now the stepson is refusing to go on the trip at all, demanding the money that would have been spent on his tickets and hotel. The stepdad is torn, and even his wife thinks he should give in to the stepson’s demands. But is he really being unreasonable, or is he just trying to stick to his original plan for the dream vacation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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