Being a single mom to three young kids is no easy feat, especially when it comes to finding time for yourself. Our protagonist (F27) finds herself in a bit of a pickle when she tries to get closer to her sister-in-law (F26). The sister-in-law is a fun-loving, outdoorsy person who often invites our heroine to join her friend group for various activities. The problem? Most of these activities aren’t child-friendly, leaving our single mom feeling left out and frustrated.
Single Mom Struggles
The Sister-in-Law Connection
The Issue: Child Unfriendly Activities
Examples of Outings
SIL’s Attitude Towards Kids
The Polite Declines
The Suggestion
SIL’s Response
The Aftermath
Brother’s Opinion
Feeling Guilty
Caught Between Inclusion and Parenthood
So, our single mom finds herself in a tough spot. She’s trying to bond with her sister-in-law, but the activities her SIL’s friend group enjoys aren’t exactly kid-friendly. When she suggests they try to include more child-friendly activities, things get awkward. Her brother even calls her out for trying to change the group’s vibe. Now, she feels guilty but is still struggling to find a balance between her social life and her responsibilities as a mom. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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YTA for expecting SIL to make her plans kid-friendly
YTA. No one wants to hang around kids, even moms.
“YTA, are you serious? Why would she? They’re YOUR kids.”
Expecting others to cater to your needs? YTA. ♀️
OP wants kid-friendly hangouts, but commenters say YTA for expecting that.
SIL wants to hang out with OP, not her kids
Sibling support vs. kid-friendly hangouts
YTA reluctantly, it’s isolating not having friends.
Misunderstanding SIL’s intentions, OP plans to apologize for awkwardness
Existing friend group not obligated to plan kid-friendly activities. ♂️
OP is polite and understanding despite being called rude.
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“YTA. Plan kid-friendly activities yourself. SIL may not like it.”
SIL not obligated to help, suggest planning your own outings
NAH. You asked, she said no. Find alternative childcare options.
Expecting childless friends to cater to your kids? YTA.
Asking for kid-friendly hangouts: not an a**hole move!
Budget constraints make hiring a babysitter difficult for single mom.
SIL wants adult time, not playdates. YTA for expecting otherwise.
Lonely mom seeks kid-friendly hangouts, sister-in-law not interested
Polite communication about kid-friendly hangouts, NAH. Brother overreacted.
NTA, proposing kid-friendly hangouts but SIL declined. Don’t be discouraged!
Is it just me or is honesty the best policy? NTA
NTA. Asking a question shouldn’t be a f**king crime!
NAH. You tried discussing kid-friendly activities, she declined. Leave it.
