There’s no doubt that family is important. It’s the place where we first learn how to interact with other humans, and the relationship we build with our relatives will be with us our entire lives. So, there’s no surprise that some people are very close to their families and even see them regularly.
We do, however, need to remember that family comes in many forms and it’s not the only way to have a close relationship with somebody. But what happens when your spouse’s family doesn’t like you?
The woman in this story is asking if she’s being a jerk for not packing her husband’s bags as he’s leaving for Xmas with his family where he won’t be bringing her. Let’s dive into the full Reddit post.
Family drama reaches peak levels as F30 isn’t invited to her M34 husband’s Xmas celebration with his family

Ted and his wife faced an awkward Xmas when his mom sent a list of all the wrongs his wife had done!

Ted’s mom excluded his wife from the Xmas celebration, and Ted is still considering going. “What’s the cycle?”

He thought his wife should plan her own celebration, but she didn’t want to force it

Family drama ensues when Ted discovers his wife won’t pack his bags since she wasn’t invited on his Xmas trip.

He accused her of being “petty” after a heated argument over not packing his bags for an Xmas trip to his family’s celebration she wasn’t invited to. “You’re overreacting,” he said.

Family drama erupts when husband packs for Xmas trip without wife’s help

Family drama erupts when a woman isn’t invited to in-laws’ Xmas celebration

Ted’s family tries to adjust to his wife’s presence, but for now, his wife is not included in the Xmas celebrations.

He tried to leave for a family Xmas trip that his wife wasn’t invited to so she didn’t pack his bags
When Ted (M34) and his wife I (F30) traveled to his family’s holiday celebration last year, it didn’t go as well as planned. After a heated argument, Ted left for his family’s holiday celebration without his bags. His wife had not packed them, as she hadn’t been invited this year.
Ted was frustrated, claiming she was being petty and overreacting. He felt she was punishing him for his family not inviting her. Ted and his wife had a heated argument and he called her petty and accused her of ruining his arrangements. It turns out Ted’s entire family, not just his mother, had decided it would be best for her not to attend.
Will their relationship survive? Let’s explore the comments and reactions to this story .
Divorce lawyer called?

Grown man throws tantrum ♂️

NTA ♀️ Husband expects wife to pack his bags, drama ensues!

He’s for treating her this way! ♀️

YTA ♀️ Husband’s Xmas trip drama

Time for a change

Husband expects wife to pack his bags for a trip she wasn’t invited to?

A real of a family ?

Time to pack your own bag

Take this time to re-think

NTA to OP!

Drama ensues!

NTA! ♂️ Start planning your exit strategy!

Tough love for the toddler husband

Family drama

NTA but save your relationship ⚔️

Red flags in a relationship

OP’s marriage in crisis

NTA: Respect your and stand up to his mom!

♀️ Husband leaves wife behind for Xmas celebrations ♀️

NTA: ♀️ Why pack his bags?

Trouble in paradise

What’s the age difference?

Ghosting for the win

Marriage ≠ family?

NTA! Drama ensues.

A thought-provoking question

OP, beware of

Red flags?

Escape! Run away fast!

NTA: ♀️ Leave him!

Marriage ≠ Family?

The husband’s behavior is ♀️, but is it too late for change?

Divorce attorney gift: NTA

A suspicious comment

NTA Partner stands their ground!

Is your husband TA?

NTA: Husband chooses mom over wife

♀️ Not the a**hole! ♀️

NTA: Husband’s an immature, inconsiderate

♀️ Married life drama!
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NTA: ♀️ husband’s not the a-hole!

Drama Ensues

Husband’s priorities come into question after Christmas drama!

NTA ♀️ Husband and family are a-holes!

Woman stands her ground

NTA: Husband’s entitlement!

Standing her ground
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