Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but one person’s holiday took a turn for the worse when their sister and her boyfriend came to stay. The host, who suffers from medical sleep issues, was unaware that the boyfriend had extreme night terrors due to PTSD. After a sleepless night filled with screams and sobs, the host asked the couple to get an Airbnb for the remainder of their stay, leading to a dramatic fallout.
Thanksgiving Arrivals

A Disturbing Night

Sleepless in the Apartment

The Morning After ☕

Sister’s Side of the Story

The Airbnb Ultimatum

Sister’s Angry Response

Empathy vs. Sleep

Stuck with Theater Tickets

Earplugs and Neighbors

Medical Sleep Issues

Hallucinations and Safety ⚠️

Tone and Clarifications

PTSD and Veteran Status ️

Sleeping Solutions

A Thanksgiving Torn Apart: Sleep vs. Empathy
After a Thanksgiving dinner filled with warmth and gratitude, a host found themselves in a difficult situation when their sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors kept them awake all night. With medical sleep issues and a history of hallucinations when sleep-deprived, the host asked the couple to get an Airbnb for the remainder of their stay. This led to a heated argument, as the sister accused the host of lacking empathy for her boyfriend’s PTSD. The couple left in a huff, cutting their visit short and leaving the host with unused theater tickets. With both sides feeling hurt and misunderstood, the question remains: who’s in the right? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Unsuspecting hosts endure sleepless nights while sister’s boyfriend has night terrors. NTA

NTA: Lack of communication about boyfriend’s night terrors causes inconvenience

“NTA they could at least have warned you. It’s definitely not unreasonable to give someone a heads up about that, especially if you’re in the next room over. He needs to get help with his trauma, that’s not your fault.”

NTA with PTSD: Common sense and courtesy go a long way!

NTA. Not cool to disturb others’ peace in their own home

Polite disclosure or decline? NTA for setting boundaries.

“NTA. Unreasonable people can’t expect you to go sleepless for 3 days.”

Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors causing Thanksgiving drama. Who’s to blame?

Unpopular opinion: NTA. Sister’s selfishness ignored your sleep deprivation.

Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors ruin Thanksgiving. NTA. Sleepless nights, anyone?
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Expectations vs Reality: Thanksgiving Night Terrors vs Loud S*x

NTA: Lack of disclosure about night terrors ruined Thanksgiving

NTA. Surprise night terrors ruined Thanksgiving. Communication is key!

NTA. Lack of communication about night terrors caused Thanksgiving chaos.
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NTA for not knowing the boyfriend’s night terrors would ruin Thanksgiving

Polite request for Airbnb sparks foggy memory and sleepless nights

Prioritizing health over sympathy for sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors. NTA.

Sleep is crucial. OP’s sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors disrupt everyone. NTA

NTA. Night terrors every night? They should’ve warned you!
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NTA. Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors ruin Thanksgiving. Lack of communication.
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INFO: Would you have let them stay if you knew? NTA

S****y guests ruin Thanksgiving: NTA

Sleepless nights and secret-keeping: Who’s really the turkey?

Sister’s secret medical issue ruins Thanksgiving: NTA for being upset!
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NTA. Communication is key for a drama-free Thanksgiving!

Night terrors ruin Thanksgiving, but who’s the real turkey?

NTA: Thanksgiving nightmare caused by silent boyfriend. Empathy ignored.

Setting boundaries with sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors: NTA

Limited sleeping options in noisy apartment. No escape from terrors.

Unannounced night terrors ruined sleep. NTA for requesting change.

NTA: Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors disrupt Thanksgiving. Sleepless nights ahead.

Last Updated on February 1, 2024 by Diply Social Team