On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, one man (OP) recently shared his story about his tough situation, where he found it hard to decide whether he should hold his son's birthday as he wanted or follow the suggestion of his wife.
The OP had planned a birthday party full of fun with many interesting activities, such as playing arcade games, eating pizza, and watching a movie. However, when he told his wife about this, she suggested another idea, and he refused.
Because of this, she accused him of favoritism and of not loving his stepdaughters as much as the son he had with his ex. Read the full story below!
Husband was accused of favoritism after he refused his wife's suggestion for the birthday of his son he had with his ex
Here's the full story:
OP has planned a birthday party full of fun for his son
OP's wife suggested a family outing to a local kiddy playplace for their son's birthday, but the OP refused
His wife accused him of favoritism
The OP has provided the following justification for his belief that he may be the a-hole:
“Why are you letting the non-birthday children dictate where the birthday child gets to have his party?"
OP should ask his wife if it would be fair to make their step-daughters go to the movies for their birthday
"Stand your ground, your wife is emotionally manipulating you"
Redditor supports the OP's stance, asserting that a play place is not suitable for a 13-year-old's birthday with friends
This person expresses concern about the wife potentially neglecting the OP's son in favor of her own kids
Redditor claims that the wife is displaying favoritism towards her daughters
It's important to prioritize the birthday person's interests
What do you think about this family situation? Have you ever had a tough time balancing the needs of different family members? Share your thoughts and similar experiences below!