Birthdays are a time for celebration, but sometimes they can also bring up some unexpected family drama! When two teens in this blended family asked for the “normal gift” for their upcoming birthdays, their stepdad was left scratching his head. Little did he know, he was about to uncover a long-standing tradition from his ex-wife’s side of the family involving some seriously pricey luggage! Get ready for a wild ride as this dad navigates the ups and downs of family traditions, expensive gifts, and the challenges of blending two families together. Will he be able to find a solution that keeps everyone happy, or will this birthday bash turn into a total bust? Let’s dive in and find out!
Birthday Wishes and Luggage Dishes!
The Mysterious “Normal Gift” Revealed!
Plot Twist: It’s the Ex’s Tradition!
The Luggage Aunt’s Legacy
A Grand for a Suitcase? No Thanks! ♂️
♂️ Acceptance Doesn’t Equal Endorsement! ♀️
Inappropriate vs. Overpriced
The Price Tag Predicament ️
Family Feud Over Fancy Luggage!
The Case of the $4,000 Birthday Baggage!
Well, well, well… looks like this dad is stuck between a rock and a hard place! On one hand, he thinks spending thousands of dollars on luggage for kids is absolutely bonkers. On the other hand, his wife thinks he’s playing favorites by not carrying on the tradition for her kids. Talk about a birthday bummer! The internet is buzzing with opinions on this one, and we’ve gathered some of the juiciest responses for your reading pleasure. Will this dad be able to find a compromise that keeps everyone happy, or will this birthday drama end up costing him more than just a fancy suitcase? Let’s see what the masses have to say! ️
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Stepdad refuses to spend 4k on luggage for non-family teenagers ♂️
Stepdad defends unequal gift treatment, calls luggage set ‘ridiculous and impractical’.
Gift controversy: NTA for not giving an expensive luggage set.
Breaking tradition , stepdad NTA for not buying luggage for wife’s kids.
Practical and fair advice for a non-traditional situation
Stepdad stands his ground against wife’s materialistic desires
Current wife’s entitlement is a really, really big leap.
Stepdad’s selfishness exposed, commenter defends stepmom’s gift-giving tradition.
New stepdad defends decision to gift luggage to stepkids
16-year-old boys don’t want cars, but luggage?
OP suggests solution to stepdad’s gift dilemma. NTA.
NTA, but watch out for manipulative and greedy wife
Stepdad shouldn’t be expected to spend equally on stepkids. NTA
Practical alternatives to lavish gifts for stepchildren discussed.
Case of mistaken identity leads to luggage drama
Ex-husband defends lavish gift and questions teenagers’ luggage interest.
Respecting family traditions, stepdad supports ex-wife’s gift-giving. NTA.
Fairness in gifts is important. Don’t let inequality stand. #NTA
Practicality or brand obsession? Budget determines gift worth.
Luggage as a metaphor? The weirdness of step-parenting.
Maternal family should gift expensive luggage set to step kids.
Compromise with practical luggage to teach value of gifts
Stepdad not obligated to continue ex-wife’s family tradition. NTA.
Wife’s kids don’t “deserve” lavish gift, is wife an AH?
Mom can finance luxury luggage for her kids. NTA
Daughter’s old luggage is not a tradition, NTA
Divorced stepdad defends his decision, calls out wife’s behavior
Stepdad questions if stepkids really want gift. Valid point?
Stepdad explains he didn’t pay for daughter’s gift, suggests budgeting.
Creative and humorous response to stepdad’s selfishness
Laughing at the audacity of expecting $2000 for a birthday
OP’s wife and stepkids wanting ex’s family tradition is ridiculous. NTA.
NTA commenter questions the tradition of a gift and the hype over luggage
NTA for not giving the gift, it’s not your tradition
Judgmental comment on stepkids and wife’s behavior. Harsh but necessary.
Stepdad questioned wife’s motives for marriage; advised not to buy luggage.
Unimpressed commenter suggests cheaper gift options for ‘weird’ teens
Breaking tradition for stepkids – NTA wins this one
Stepdad receives NTA judgment and advises to explain tradition origin
Buying lavish gifts for kids isn’t necessary, NTA in this case.
Stepdad suggests a compromise for stepkids’ gift expectations.
New wife won’t see it your way, but you’re NTA
Traditional luggage gift causes tension between stepdad and wife’s sister ♂️
Stepdad not the a**hole for not including stepkids in tradition
Family tradition prevails, stepdad not a fan. ♂️
Not favoritism, stepkids not entitled to gifts. NTA.
Lavish gift from aunt, not you or ex-wife. NTA.
Respect traditions, but not obligated to continue them. NTA
Stepdad’s wife overreacts to gift for non-family member’s child ♂️
Stepdad questions wife’s unequal gift giving, rightfully so. NTA
NTA, wait for the aunt to give them the luggage
Stepdad’s tradition dilemma with gift causes wife’s frustration. NTA.
“Family tradition” argument weak, $2000 luggage for 13-year-old insane. NTA.
Gift giving shouldn’t be a power play. NTA.
Stepdad shuts down entitled husband. NTA
User argues against lavish gift tradition in a thoughtful manner
Disappointed recipient shares experience of receiving luggage as gift
Traveler advises against overpriced luggage, supports NTA’s family decision.
NTAH explains tradition of expensive luggage and fairness.
Former family tradition, too expensive, and absurd. NTA.
Frugal commenter questions pricey gift in amusing way
Cheap luggage is not up to you. NTA.
Sensible suggestion for a lavish gift, why spend on luggage?
Stepdad defends not buying gift for wife’s kids, deemed NTA.
Luggage as a gift? Not on any teenager’s wishlist
Stepdad accuses wife of coaching kids for lavish gifts ♂️
Stepdad refuses to buy lavish gift for wife’s kids. NTA.
Sensible point about expensive gift being impractical and unnecessary.
Questioning the practicality of $2000 luggage for a teen
Stepdad prioritizes daughter over wife’s kids in gift dilemma
Suggests alternative, questions fairness, and declares NTA.
Savage response to stingy stepdad’s gift complaints
Stepdad refuses gift, suggests fair contribution for stepchildren’s luggage. ♂️
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Stepdad questions wife’s materialistic gift-giving to stepdaughters.
Stepdad suggests practical gifts, challenges tradition. NTA.
Stepdad defends daughter’s gift, questions wife’s entitlement. NTA
New wife wants ex’s family’s tradition? That’s batshit crazy
Luxury gifts may not hold importance over time. NTA.
Tradition isn’t yours, direct your wife to the aunt
Maintaining a tradition: NTA. Suggest wife’s sisters participate
