Picture this: you have a group of friends, all in your mid-20s, and you’re the only one who can host gatherings at your home. You have a strict no-children rule because your dog is afraid of kids and, well, you’re not a fan of them either. But then, one of your friends, a single mom, insists on bringing her kids to your next shindig. What do you do? ♀️ This is the dilemma one woman faced, and it’s caused a rift in her friend group. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story…
The Hostess with the Mostess
The Lone Mom
Hosting Duties
The No-Kids Rule
The BBQ Dilemma
Jessica’s Request
The Hostess Says No ❌
The Couch Incident
Group Chat Explosion
The Counterargument
The Friend Group Split
The Couch Update ️
The Final Decision
Couchgate Continues ️
The Couch Incident Details ️♀️
To Allow Kids or Not? The Debate Rages On…
So, what’s the verdict? Should the hostess have made an exception for her single mom friend, or was she right to enforce her no-kids rule? ♀️ The friend group remains divided, with some arguing it’s her house and her rules, while others think she should’ve been more accommodating. Meanwhile, the hostess has decided she’s done dealing with Jessica and plans to ask her to pay for the ruined couch. As the drama continues to unfold, we’ve collected the top responses from the internet for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
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I can’t stand any of these people either
NTA for establishing no kids rule at your house, but YTA for not being a good friend to Jessica
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♀️ Excluding someone from a party? Is it really necessary?
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Commenter calls out exclusion and misogyny, others agree. Unbearable.
NTA, lol. Parents and kids on a pedestal
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NTA defends not wanting kids at party, life changes
YTA for being snobby and exaggerating about the vomit incident
Toxic friendships, unpaid debts, and an excluded single mom
NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let entitled parents dictate.
Responsible dog owner gets support for no-kids party.
YTA for talking behind Jessica’s back, be kind and mature
NTA for rule, but you kinda sound like an a**hole
NTA. Reality of having kids and potential risks involved.
Commenter criticizes single mom’s choices and suggests she improve her relationships.
YTA for excluding her and talking behind her back.
Ex-friend’s entitled toddler ruined our friendship. NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA. Entitled parents refuse to accept child-free events
