Imagine planning a surgery around your significant other’s schedule, only to find them extending their vacation instead of being by your side. That’s the dilemma ‘Stacey’ faces as her boyfriend opts for family bonding over her upcoming tonsillectomy. Is this a simple case of misaligned priorities or a deeper issue of commitment? Dive into the drama of a relationship put to the test when health concerns meet family ties.
First-Time Poster, Long-Time Lurker

8 Years Strong, or Are They?

Stacey’s Agonizing Quarters

Surgery Scheduled Around Work

The Caring Boyfriend’s Plan

Project Fallout Leads to Family Flight

Surprise Trip & Sister’s Time Off

The Extension Dilemma

Stacey’s Plea for Presence

Boyfriend’s Tonsillectomy Tale

A Simple Recovery?

The Doctor’s Orders Ignored?

Surprise vs. Planning

Sister’s Support Sparks Controversy

Online Exaggerations?

A Mother’s Nicely-Placed Request

Divided Friends & Full Disclosure

The Ultimate Relationship Test: Surgery vs. Surprise Vacation ✈️
In the ultimate showdown of relationship priorities, ‘Stacey’ expected her boyfriend to be her rock during surgery, but he had other plans. ✨ With a sudden work project cancellation, he saw an opportunity to surprise his family, but the plot thickened when his sister’s time off prompted an extended stay. The decision left Stacey in a lurch, facing recovery alone, and sparked a debate among friends. Is it a case of misplaced priorities or justified family time? The emotional tug-of-war has everyone picking sides. Let’s delve into the top takes on this situation without further ado.
YTA- Prioritized family over girlfriend’s surgery recovery, sparking heated backlash

YTA for choosing family over GF’s major surgery recovery

Dump him, Stacey! Your support system is out there

Commitment matters. Consider her recovery and offer practical support

Choosing family over GF’s surgery recovery? YTA, with harsh replies.

Abandoned girlfriend during surgery recovery, massive backlash from commenters.

Prioritizing family vacation over GF’s surgery recovery? YTA, cut the cord!

Choosing vacation over girlfriend’s surgery? YTA, a huge one
gf’s painful recovery and realization
YTA comment receives empathy and shared experiences, highlighting the seriousness.

YTA bailed on GF’s surgery, commenters have zero hope for growth
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Choosing vacation over GF’s surgery? YTA. Adulting 101: Prioritize support
or loved ones.

Neglecting GF’s surgery for vacation? Definitely YTA. She needs support
and you don’t care
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Backing out of supporting GF’s surgery last minute? YTA
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YTA comment: Backing out of surgery support, Captain Unreliable

Support during surgery matters, don’t prioritize vacation over partner’s health.

Ignoring doctor’s advice for surgery recovery? YTA, not cool
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Stacy’s ultimatum sparks heated debate – should she leave?

Fly back ASAP . Hope she forgives you for this.

Canceling surgery support for vacation? YTA. Empathy needed

Supportive comments needed! Show empathy and be there for her recovery.
