AITAH for refusing to go on any more vacations with my friends who have toddlers?
A woman shares her experience of an unenjoyable vacation with her husband and two other couples who have toddlers. Despite being long-time friends, she felt treated like a nanny and cook throughout the trip, enduring comments about her “easy” child-free life. She and her husband cleaned up after everyone daily, and now the group is asking her to plan another trip, which she doesn’t want to do. Her husband worries about hurting their friends by refusing.
‘ AITAH for refusing to go on any more vacations with my friends who have toddlers?’
Here’s what people had to say to OP:
It’s not a vacation for you if you are hosting. And they know exactly what they are doing with their actions and comments. I don’t know the kind of friendship you have with these mothers, but acting as if you have any responsibility for their kids is not friendship to you. You can’t call it a vacation for yourself if you’re doing other people’s duties.
Friendships can change when kids enter the mix, and setting boundaries is key to preserving relationships. Would you feel comfortable planning another trip in this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments!