Imagine this: You’re a hardworking parent of four, and after 13 long years, you and your husband finally plan a much-needed ‘adults only’ vacation. You’re all set to leave your kids with grandpa and fly from the East Coast to sunny LA. Exciting, right? But then, your friend, also a mom, decides to tag along with her boyfriend… and her kids! What would you do? Let’s dive into this real-life drama that unfolded just days before the vacation.
The Dream Vacation ️
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The Unexpected Guests
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The Babysitting Dilemma
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The Unwanted Surprise
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The Ultimatum
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The Fallout
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The Realization
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The Past Exploitations
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The Emergency
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The Unplanned Date Night
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The Unexpected Guest
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The Extended Babysitting
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The Unpaid Debts
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The Final Decision
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The Vacation Verdict: Who’s in the Wrong Here?
In this gripping saga, our mom-hero finally stands up for herself, realizing she’s been taken advantage of. From last-minute babysitting requests to unpaid debts, it’s clear that her ‘friend’ has been less than considerate. Now, with an ‘adults only’ vacation at stake, the tension has reached a boiling point. Is our mom-hero right to insist on her child-free vacation, or is her friend justified in bringing her kids along? Let’s see what the world thinks of this sticky situation!
NTA: Friend tries to change vacation plans last minute. Uncool!
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Friend invites herself on child-free trip, brings kids. NTA!

NTA. Rude invite, kids ruined adults-only trip. Hard NTA.

“NTA. ‘Adults only’ rule changed, essence lost. Drama unfolds!”

NTA, mom’s entitlement ruins ‘adults only’ vacation.

NTA: Time to stop being her doormat?

NTA: Don’t budge! Enjoy your child-free vacation

NTA. Babysitting nightmare! Mom’s rule change backfires.

“NTA. She’s using you for free babysitting! Stop being a doormat.”

NTA…established bond with baby, avoid them for fair vacations.

NTA! A well-deserved adults-only vacation after a year of quarantine!

Best friend invited herself on vacation, turned into a nightmare!

NTA: Lady takes advantage of you, but you’re not the a**hole!

“NTA. ‘Oh my god, you’re going to Thailand with your husband? That’s so cool, can I come? And bring my kids? And change the destination to Disneyland?’ “

Group vacations can be tricky, but they can also be fun!

NTA. They invited themselves, no right to complain now!

NTA: No babysitting drama when she’s not speaking to you!

NTA. Adult vacation vs. babysitting nightmare with kids of different ages!

NTA: Planned adults-only trip turned babysitting nightmare!

NTA: Time to set boundaries and prioritize your own needs!

Cut ties with the mooch! True friends benefit each other.

NTA: Time to stop helping with her kids.

Friendship tested: ‘Adults Only’ trip leads to silence and reflection.

NTA. Find someone else to babysit, she’s not your problem!

Escape the drama! Change hotels and avoid the negativity. NTA
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Escape the chaos! Plan activities for a kid-free vacation!

NTA: Enjoy your vacation and let your friend handle her mess!

“NTA My husband and I love adults-only vacations! No kids allowed! “

NTA. Stand your ground!

NTA: Petty revenge plans after a vacation babysitting nightmare!

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let her take advantage.

Mom’s ‘adults only’ trip turns into a babysitting nightmare!

Entitled friend expects free babysitting on vacation.

Parent refuses to babysit on ‘adults only’ trip. NTA!

NTA. Babysitting nightmare ruins adults-only trip. Time to end friendship.

NTA – Clear communication avoids vacation babysitting nightmares!

Vacation nightmare! Friend wants free babysitting on your trip!

Questioning the true nature of their friendship

Teen forced to babysit toddler, not his responsibility. NTA!

NTA: Stand your ground and enjoy your kid-free vacation!

Commenter questions the logic of inviting another couple on a ‘kids-excluding’ vacation.

NTA. Enjoy your adult trip and don’t let her ruin it!

NTA: Friend invited herself on your adults-only trip

‘Friend’ brings kids on ‘adults only’ trip, expects free babysitting!

NTA. Take your adults-only vacation and let her figure it out

Debate over age restrictions on vacations with kids

Demanding payment for babysitting: fair or a**hole move?

“NTA, don’t worry about the friendship. She’ll need you again!”

Parents vs non-parents clash: The battle for adult-only vacations!

NTA: You made it clear this was adults only.

NTA: No sympathy for mom who didn’t plan ahead!

NTA: No kids, no problem! Dealing with other people’s children.
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NTA: Quit babysitting! She’s abusing your kindness and feeling entitled.

Problem solved! No speaking, no babysitting. NTA

NTA: You deserve a kid-free vacation!

Mom’s stubbornness leads to hilarious babysitting predicament!

NTA. Entitled parents strike again!

NTA. Enjoy your vacation and try Musso & Franks in Hollywood!

Friendship turned toxic: NTA, time to let go!

Stop being a doormat and enjoy your well-deserved vacation!

Stand firm and enjoy your vacation! You’re NTA.

Mom intrudes on plans, wants to bring kids? HARD pass!

NTA! Give us an update on this babysitting nightmare!

NTA – No a-hole here! Tell us more about the drama!

NTA: Babysitting nightmare! You’re being used

Friends with a self-absorbed person? No thanks! ♀️

NTA: Enjoy your vacation and let her handle her own baby!

NTA: Mom brings kids on vacation, stops talking to you.
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Avoid being an unpaid babysitter/aide. Don’t apologize!

Friend takes advantage of OP, cut ties and vacation separately!

Don’t be a doormat! Stand up for yourself, NTA!

Enjoy your vacation without them!

NTA: Protect your dad from an unexpected babysitting nightmare!

NTA: Enjoy your well-deserved adults-only vacation! Don’t let them guilt-trip you!

Friendship with her must be a never-ending babysitting marathon… ♀️

NTA. Enjoy your grown up holiday while they enjoy family time!
