Ah, the classic dilemma of mixing friends and family vacations! Our tale begins with a group of seven friends, including a couple with a two-year-old son, Sam. One of the friends, Zoe, is known for her strong dislike of children. When the group planned a beach house getaway, they agreed to include two kids – Sam and another friend’s daughter. But when the daughter couldn’t make it, Zoe expected Sam to be left behind too. What followed was a trip filled with tension and unmet expectations. Let’s dive into the story! ️
The Friend Group and Zoe’s Kid Aversion
Zoe’s Extreme Dislike
Planning the Beach House Trip
The Kid Situation
Sam and Tim’s Daughter: Welcome Guests
Last-Minute Change of Plans
Zoe’s Unexpected Reaction
No Babysitter, No Problem?
Zoe’s Disapproval
Taking Sides
An Underwhelming Vacation
Limited Interaction
Zoe’s Accusations
Post-Trip Fallout
Second-Guessing
Vacation Drama: Who’s the Real Party Pooper?
So, the vacation didn’t go as planned, and Zoe is still holding a grudge. Angie and her husband did their best to keep Sam away from Zoe, but their own trip suffered as a result. Was it really selfish of them to bring Sam along, or was Zoe being unreasonable in her expectations? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this beach house drama… ️
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Zoe’s extreme aversion to the toddler is unreasonable. Soft YTA.
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NTA! Accommodated her, but she should have skipped the trip.
Zoe’s lack of consideration causes vacation drama. NTA.
NTA invites friend with child on trip, friend cancels last minute, Zoe throws tantrum and unfollows on Instagram
NTA stands up to toxic anti-kid friend on group trip
NTA commenter defends group decision and warns to watch followers
Exclusion from friend group over toddler is unfair and rude.
Friend’s unreasonable demands ruin vacation and friendship. NTA.
Last minute toddler trouble on group trip, NTA for bringing?
Zoe’s anti-kid attitude backfires in group trip ♀️
NTA for the vacation, but YTA for hiding your kid
NTA commenter defends exposing people to kids, calls for empathy.
NTA commenter stands up for friend against entitled Zoe.
Childless commenter supports OP’s decision, tells friend to get over herself.
NTA
NTA. Zoe could’ve politely declined. Maybe she has other motives
Victory! Toxic friend cutting you off? Good riddance. NTA
NTA. Zoe’s dislike of children is unreasonable and her reaction is unjustified.
Child hater or just childish? NTA stands firm.
Parent defends bringing toddler on group trip, shuts down argument.
NTA. Friends who hate kids are weirdos ♀️
Last-minute exclusion of toddler on group trip deemed unreasonable.
Friend’s entitlement ruins group trip with toddler. No win situation.
Friend’s extreme dislike for kids causes friendship incompatibility. NTA
Zoe agreed to children, then got annoyed when there was one
Supportive comment, friend was an a**hole
NTA commenter slams ChildFree™ friend for ruining vacation
NTA, but friend’s unreasonable hatred of kids is not your problem
Traveling with a 2-year-old: NTA but not ideal ♀️
Zoe’s entitlement called out by commenter, no replies.
Changed judgement after reading the text. NTA
Zoe’s tantrum causes drama and unfollowing on social media
NTA defends parents against child-haters on group trips.
Friend’s child-phobia is not your problem. NTA
Agreement on child-free plan makes friend’s complaint unreasonable. NTA
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NTA: Commenter sympathizes with OP and advises to suck it up.
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NTA. Friend agreed to trip with kids, changed mind, childish reaction.
Childfree friend learns to accept kids on group vacation.
Self-obsessed friend ruins vacation, commenter not the a**hole.
Zoe’s lack of self-regulation caused friendship fallout. NTA.
Friend’s unreasonable demands baffle commenter. Is she Oprah?
Group dynamics ruined by controlling friend. NTA.
NTA. Friend’s last minute change doesn’t justify ruining your vacation.
Expensive babysitting and dislike for kids strains adult friendships.
Dump intolerant friend Zoe. She ruined your vacation.
Recognizing children as human beings is basic empathy.
Engaging with those who dislike children is important
When your friend acts like a toddler, it’s time to reconsider
♀️ Some people just aren’t kid people, don’t take it personally.
NTA, don’t let child-haters ruin your vacation
Standing up against anti-kid entitlement and unreasonable friends. ♀️
Navigating the transition to parenthood while keeping old friendships.
Friendship on the rocks: NTA commenter advises reconsideration
NTA. Zoe is not your friend anymore. Make new parent friends
Zoe hates OP’s child, NTA for ending friendship.
NTA. A hypocritical friend gets what she deserves ♀️
Childfree commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and calls out unreasonable friend.
Standing up for a friend against a child-hating AH.
Avoiding kids at all costs is extreme, they’re part society
NTA commenter defends parent against unreasonable friend Zoe.
NTA comment defends OP and calls out unreasonable friend
Friendship in question: Is Zoe worth keeping around?
True friends should be understanding and supportive
Stand up for your child! NTA, avoid selfish Zoe.
NTA suggests excluding friend from future trips with kids.
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NTA. Friend should learn to deal with children
