Mom Demands Boyfriend’s Help with Baby: Selfish or Justified?

Picture this: you’re a first-time mom, taking care of your 4-month-old baby all day, every day. You’re exhausted, stressed, and in desperate need of a break. Your boyfriend, however, has a different idea of what’s important. He spends his evenings at the sauna or hanging out with friends, leaving you to handle the baby on your own. When you ask for just a little help, his brother jumps in and tells you that your mental health doesn’t matter. What would you do?

The Roundabout Story

Boyfriend’s Stress Relief ‍♂️

Curfew and Compromise ⏰

A Simple Request

First-Time Mom Struggles ‍

Brother-in-Law’s Opinion ️

Boyfriend’s Mental Health Matters?

Stress and Frustration

Seeing Red Flags

A Mother’s Plea for Help: Unreasonable or Necessary? ‍♀️

This first-time mom is at her wit’s end, taking care of her 4-month-old baby all day while her boyfriend spends his evenings at the sauna or with friends. When she asks for a little help, his brother tells her that her mental health doesn’t matter and that she’s being unfair. Is she asking for too much, or is her request completely justified? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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NTA: Boyfriend should share parenting responsibilities.

SAHM asks for help, entitled or justified? NTA, you deserve it!

“NTA at all! Boyfriend and his brother are majorly TAs. “

“NTA. Woman sacrifices while lazy BIL and suspicious BF neglect.”

“NTA. Kick the moocher BIL out! Have a chat with partner.”

NTA: Your boyfriend needs to understand the concept of coparenting

NTA: Demanding 3 hours of help daily? That’s insane!

NTA: Demanding help from husband and dealing with brother interference.

Man’s excessive sauna use raises questions; OP not the a**hole

Demanding help and child support: justified and empowering!

NTA. Boyfriend needs to step up and help with the baby

Immature dad, but you’re a great mom. Vent away!

NTA. Mom deserves time off for self-care. Take care, Mama!

NTA: Your mental health matters! Don’t let anyone dismiss it.

NTA: Self-care is important! Your partner should share the responsibility.

NTA. Mom needs help with baby; boyfriend avoids parental duties.

Commenter supports OP’s decision and insults the Ex

Save his texts for future custody issues. Protect yourself!

NTA. Both parents need equal downtime to relax and recharge

Single parenting: Is having a partner really necessary?

SAHM struggles: Needing ‘me’ time and feeling unappreciated.

Boyfriend’s sauna trips: suspicious or innocent? Gaslighting and secrets?

Parent struggles: NTA wants a break but baby won’t cooperate

NTA asks for help, boyfriend should understand. Brother’s opinion invalid.

Mom wants boyfriend to be more than just a paycheck

Demanding boyfriend’s time: Is he avoiding responsibility or misunderstood?

NTA: Boyfriend’s late nights causing strain, gaslighting adds insult to injury.