When a Boozy Husband Causes an Airport Meltdown: A True Story

We’ve all had our fair share of airport drama, but this tale takes the cake! Our protagonist, a former military man, invites his long-time friend and her family for a visit, hoping to provide a much-needed break from life’s hardships. Little did he know, he was in for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and frustrations, courtesy of his friend’s booze-loving husband. Grab your popcorn, folks! Let’s dive into this real-life drama that unfolded on an otherwise ordinary day.

An Unexpected Visit

The Unwanted Guest

The Visit Takes a Turn

The Departure Day Drama Begins ⏰

The Ticking Clock ⏱

The Unavoidable Outcome

The Aftermath

The Final Straw

The Tough Decision

The Unpleasant Aftermath

The Lingering Guilt

The Unresolved Situation

The Unending Concern

The Unanswered Questions ❓

The Silent Struggle

Airport Drama, Boozy Husband, and a Friendship Tested: The Final Verdict

In this real-life drama, our protagonist faced a tough decision when his friend’s drunk husband caused them to miss their flight. Despite offering help and shelter, he was met with nasty texts and a heap of guilt. As the situation remains unresolved, he grapples with the question: Did he do the right thing? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA for helping a friend escape an abusive relationship.

NTA: In-laws’ visit turns into a boozy disaster ‍♂️

NTA. Don’t be a doormat for a drunk

NTA. Friend’s husband has a big drinking problem. Enabling is toxic.

NTA for not fixing their marriage. Husband needs professional help.

NTA: No need to let them stay over after that

NTA. Friend’s husband’s addiction causes airport meltdown. Support her escape!

“NTA. She’s stuck with an alcoholic husband causing airport meltdowns. “

Supporting a friend in an abusive relationship: a difficult journey

NTA. You did more than enough to help them.

NTA. You were a generous host despite her awful husband

Enabling behavior won’t help her leave him. NTA.

NTA. Taking a stand against an alcoholic husband for the sake of a child

NTA: You’re a saint for putting up with that entitled jerk!

Did they REALLY expect you to pick them up?

NTA, you’re not alone in feeling sad for your friend

NTA for not fixing a deeply ingrained horrible husband

NTA. You did your best to help, but the drunk husband ruined it

NTA! Friend in denial about abusive husband, not your fault.

Reach out to your friend, she might need your help

You stood up to an abusive husband. NTA!

NTA: Friend’s behavior warranted hotel suggestion after period of coddling

NTA. Friend in abusive relationship uses you as free hotel and taxi.

NTA, personal experience: don’t blame yourself, you can’t fix this.

Supporting recovery and not enabling addiction.

“NTA, you did the right thing! Don’t enable her behavior.”

Dealing with mean drunks: setting boundaries and protecting your family

NTA! Call CPS to protect the child from this meltdown.

NTA. Protecting a child in danger is everyone’s responsibility

Friend enables boozy husband, OP suggests rehab. NTA.

Supportive comment suggests seeking help for toxic situation.

NTA- Friend needs to leave drinking husband and protect herself

NTA. You did a LOT to help Stand firm

NTA. You’re an awesome friend. Hope she gets help.

NTA, you handled the situation perfectly!

NTA. You were more than accommodating. They were late because of her husband and wasted your time, not valuing it what-so-ever. You had other obligations to tend to and at that point they were on their own to find accommodations until a new flight could be arranged. Might be harsh, but that is the reality of making poor life decisions.

Empowering escape from toxic relationship.

NTA for offering help to wife and daughter. #Supportive

NTA, you can’t save people who don’t want to be saved

You were a generous friend, but her husband caused chaos. NTA

“NTA. You’ve done enough to help these selfish jerks. Throw them in the trash! “

NTA. Your job ended at the airport. Let them handle it.

Supportive comment: You’re not to blame, you’ve been considerate

NTA. She’s mad at her husband, not you. You’re blameless

NTA, husband’s airport meltdown due to excessive drinking. Innocent bystander.

NTA. One flight a week and he couldn’t catch it?

NTA. You financed their trip, the lazy drunk missed flight.

NTA. Support your friend in an abusive relationship. Offer refuge

NTA. Let your friend face the music and save yourself.

NTA for going above and beyond, but it sucks to be taken advantage of

Standing up to a boozy husband at the airport! NTA

NTA. She put OP in a weird spot . This whole trip was doomed from the jump.

NTA: Empathy for friend in abusive relationship, but can’t force change.

NTA! Your friend’s husband’s choices, not your responsibility.

NTA: Sometimes you can’t help those who won’t help themselves

Reach out to her! She may need help escaping

NTA: You’re not to blame for your friend’s husband’s behavior.

NTA. Tough choice, but leaving them at airport would’ve worked

No a**hole here. Share the juicy details of this airport meltdown!

Not the a**hole. No more favors for irresponsible behavior.

NTA. Drunk husband causes airport meltdown. No blame on you.

Not the a**hole, but what happened? Tell us more!

You’re NTA, but your friend and her husband are.

NTA. Friend in abusive relationship, needs to protect her child.

Supportive friend deals with boozy husband’s airport meltdown

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this airport meltdown!

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“Not your problem. They can get a cab. Blessing in disguise.”

NTA. Brilliant response! I hope your friend escapes that awful situation

NTA: Don’t enable abusive behavior. It’s time for change.

NTA: She’s stuck with an alcoholic husband. Time to move on.