Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of family drama, betrayal, and a movie night gone wrong! Our leading lady is stuck between a rock and a hard place – does she suck it up and watch a triggering movie for the sake of family tradition? Or does she make a break for it and face the wrath of her sister-in-law? Grab some popcorn and let’s dive into this messy situation!
Family Tradition Gone Wrong?

Sister-in-Law Stickler for Tradition!

Hubby’s Heartbreaking Betrayal

Healing Takes Time ️

Movie Pick Mishap

♀️ Making an Early Exit ♀️

Hubby Accepts Her Decision

Feigning Illness to Escape

Wine & Gossip Girl Therapy

SIL’s Guilt Trip Texts

Second Guessing Her Decision

Family Kept in the Dark

Thanks for the Support!

Keeping Things Private

United Front on Privacy

Movie Night Meltdown: To Stay or to Go?
Our heroine finds herself in a sticky situation at the annual family Christmas movie night. Her cheating hubby wants her to stay and watch a movie that hits too close to home, but she’s not having it! ♀️ She makes a break for it, leaving her man behind and facing the fury of her tradition-obsessed sister-in-law. Now she’s second-guessing her decision and wondering if she should have just sucked it up for the sake of family peace. But wait, there’s a twist! The family has no idea about the hubby’s infidelity, and our couple wants to keep it that way. Talk about a tangled web! ️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this holiday hullabaloo!
You should have told them. Your husband should respect you. NTA
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Husband’s infidelity causes Thanksgiving drama. NTA but husband is TA.

SIL crosses the line, wife walks out on Thanksgiving
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Wife takes a stand against sister-in-law’s insensitive movie choice.
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Setting boundaries with family on uncomfortable topics is important.

Don’t let him make you own his infidelity

Standing up for oneself against unnecessary drama

Shaming the victim? A comment on keeping infidelity secret.

User questions why husband didn’t feel uncomfortable watching movie

Husband stays for pity, wife walks out on Thanksgiving
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NTA stands up for himself against passive-aggressive behavior.

SIL’s entitlement leads to Thanksgiving drama. NTA for leaving.

Seeking support: Does anyone know about infidelity & her struggles?

Husband’s the AH for cheating and handling the movie poorly

Putting yourself first was the right move #NTA

Husband’s infidelity ruins Thanksgiving movie night, NTA for leaving.

Family traditions causing drama, but NAH except for husband

Empowering response to a cringey post about infidelity.

NTA. You handled it well. Hubby’s family are AHs

Encouraging support for someone in a tough situation.

Husband’s affair ruins Thanksgiving. Wife NTA for leaving ♀️

Skipping a movie ruined Thanksgiving? Husband cheated, grow up.

SIL should have backed off. You’re NTA for standing your ground

Husband cheated, wife walks out on Thanksgiving. NTA, but husband needs accountability.

Honesty is key. NTA for not wanting to watch it

Supportive comment calls out overstepping SIL, advises involving husband in resolution.

Husband’s family doesn’t know the whole story ♀️
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Handling infidelity with grace and therapy for healing.

Setting boundaries is healthy and important. NTA

“Personal mental health matters more than a romantic movie”

Husband’s infidelity ruins Thanksgiving, but won’t take responsibility. NTA.

Don’t let him play the victim, tell your side. #NTA

Handling infidelity with maturity and tact.

Heartwarming comment praising stranger for handling affair with strength

Avoiding triggers after infidelity, NTA and relatable experience.

Husband needs to man up and speak up. Also, Love Actually sucks.
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Mother insists on honesty and accountability after father’s affair. NTA.

Being honest with his family is reasonable. It’s unfair for SIL to blame you.

SIL doesn’t get it! Should OP spill the beans?

Husband should’ve smoothed things over instead of leaving it to wife.

User questions movie’s plot and declares NTA judgement.

Watching romantic movies is hard for some, let them leave
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Skipping the romantic movie was the right move. NTA

Confusion over ‘those scenes’ in movie sparks discussion

Setting boundaries with dishonest partner – advice for future situations

Time for a family sit down! Stop protecting his cheating. NTA

Commenter questions why the wife is staying with her cheating husband

Husband’s Love Assholery: Multiple Chances to Make It Right

Husband should have made the room comfortable for you.

SIL won’t stop questioning about spouse’s affair. NTA for leaving

Hiding the truth hurts you more. NTA for leaving.

Encouraging support for divorce and moving on with life. ❤️

NTA. Standing up for oneself against intrusive SIL.

Supportive comment advises talking to husband about Thanksgiving drama

Setting boundaries with in-laws and keeping secrets. NTA wins!

Husband needs to back you up better to his family

Choosing not to watch the movie after infidelity is understandable
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Spouse’s infidelity and lying shouldn’t make you suffer. #NTA

Sharing the truth with SIL may save future mood-ruining comments.

Skipping movies with family is acceptable. NTA.

Hating rom coms and Christmas, NTA SIL is rude. What’s movie?

NTA hates traditions that force unwilling participation.
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Husband’s infidelity leads to wife walking out on Thanksgiving

Supportive comment receives no replies, but deserves all upvotes

A clever way to avoid discussing the real reason behind leaving

OP’s sister-in-law has a history of being pushy and rude
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Movie triggers painful memories; husband needs to come clean.

Movie is toxic af, NTA for not wanting to watch it

Choosing nap over cheating husband, family drama ensues

Hilarious reply to movie choice, supports walking out. NTA.
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Respectful NTA comment defends couple’s privacy in marital issues.

Calling out the double standard on movie triggers.

Walking out of the movie was a good call. NTA.

Protecting oneself and setting boundaries is important.
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Husband’s secret affair causes Thanksgiving walkout – NTA

Insensitive SIL badgers wife about romantic movie after husband’s affair

Honesty is the best policy, even on Thanksgiving

NTA stands up for consent in movie-watching and beyond!

NTA! Commenter empathizes with OP and criticizes family’s behavior.

Husband’s major disgrace – wife is NTA for walking out

Dealing with a cheating spouse on Thanksgiving? Act or confess.

Stand your ground and ignore drama-seeking SIL!

Polite exit from triggering situation, SIL being manipulative

Husband not doing the actual work – heartbreaking situation
