Vacation with childless friends = disaster

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[Post New]12/27/2014 10:37
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Anonymous
We decided it would be fun to take a short trip away with two couples and our 2 year old daughter. Terrible idea. Their faces and voices reek of judgment and resentment anytime we have to make a decision to accommodate our daughter (nap, food, entertainment, etc.) and they just stare at us whenever she gets cranky/fussy. I know it's hard for them to understand since they don't have kids but it's still frustrating when people you consider your friends don't even make an effort. Never again!!
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:39
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Anonymous
This is not because they are childless. Some of our favorite people to hang out with and vacation do not have children.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:40
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Anonymous
Sigh, yes I know the feeling. Not to worry, they will get their come-uppance in one of two ways. Either they'll have kids of their own and realize how travel changes with children in tow, or they'll be childless and occasionally envy their many friends who have families. Enjoy your daughter, OP! That's what is most important.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:40
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Anonymous
Whose idea was it?
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:44
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Whose idea was it?


Ours. Does that change anything?
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:45
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Sigh, yes I know the feeling. Not to worry, they will get their come-uppance in one of two ways. Either they'll have kids of their own and realize how travel changes with children in tow, or they'll be childless and occasionally envy their many friends who have families. Enjoy your daughter, OP! That's what is most important.


Thanks for the encouraging words!
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:45
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whose idea was it?


Ours. Does that change anything?


I guess only if you misrepresented your family's needs at all.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:49
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Anonymous
They seem judgemental because they are ashamed they are barren. Try to draw up some sympathy.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:51
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:They seem judgemental because they are ashamed they are barren. Try to draw up some sympathy.


OP did not say this.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:54
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Anonymous
It's weird of them to agree to go on vacation with a 2 year old and then act pissy when the 2 year old acts like a 2 year old.

What did they think you were going to do with her? Put her in a closet? They sound kind of jerky...
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:56
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They seem judgemental because they are ashamed they are barren. Try to draw up some sympathy.


OP did not say this.


OP here - no indications they are unable to conceive...but nice try!
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:57
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Anonymous
Believe me, it won't happen again because they never want to try to go on a vacation with you and your kid again.
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:58
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It's weird of them to agree to go on vacation with a 2 year old and then act pissy when the 2 year old acts like a 2 year old.

What did they think you were going to do with her? Put her in a closet? They sound kind of jerky...


No clue! I think they just didn't grasp the scope of how much is involved with parenting. They only catch glimpses with us and don't have a lot of exposure to kids. I think this might be pushing back their baby timelines though
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:59
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Believe me, it won't happen again because they never want to try to go on a vacation with you and your kid again.


Thank god!
[Post New]12/27/2014 10:59
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Anonymous
I can guarantee that they're not jealous of couples with kids.
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