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AITA for asking my fiance to skip this year’s Christmas family vacation because our baby is due?

by Alex Johnson
October 16, 2025
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Amidst the joyous arrival of a baby girl, a mother’s heart is torn between the miracle of new life and the deep pain of absence and broken promises. Surrounded by her unwavering support system, she embraces her daughter’s first breath while grappling with the silence and distance of an absent father.

In the quiet aftermath of birth, emotions run raw and fragile; love and hurt intertwine as she navigates the storm of fractured relationships. Her strength shines through exhaustion, carrying hope that this new chapter will bring healing and a future where her daughter’s happiness is the true priority.

AITA for asking my fiance to skip this year’s Christmas family vacation because our baby is due?

UPDATE #2: Happy Holidays everyone! I know some of you...

My mom, aunt and best friend were there during labor,...

My (ex) fiance did not make it for the birth....

my mom told her that he needs to come back...

It was a very heated call but the outcome was...

you can guess what happened there. It hurt alot,

I had a very upsetting phone call with him about...

I messaged him after our daughter was born to let...

He returned home on the 22nd as planned, of course...

He tried to come by my parents' house many times...

Finally on Christmas day, we let him see his daughter...

My mom and aunt have been very vocal about breaking...

He told me his mother was very insistent he go...

to him and his parents. I had told her some...

I can't possibly marry into a family this toxic. So...

We have scheduled couples therapy and our first session is...

My mom doesn't want him sleeping here so he's been...

His parents have told him that they would like to...

That's basically where we stand now. Undoubtedly the situation will...

My baby girl is healthy and has a nursery set...

Those are the positive things I'm focusing on. UPDATE #1:...

The good news is that my mom arrived home yesterday!...

It's hard to get my feelings across as there's a...

But she has siblings and my dad who is staying...

Like all of you, she was appalled and strongly recommended...

"In my professional opinion, I'm going to VERY STRONGLY recommend...

" It was probably on me for not alerting her...

There will be one day overlap with his siblings. His...

She suggested he fly back later on the 25th instead...

It's still not ideal for me, my mom and aunt...

I reached out to my best friend too about this...

if I go into labor, she will drop everything and...

I know there were alot of questions regarding the family...

Yes, I know they don't treat me completely as family,...

left out of family Secret Santa, not being allowed to...

She's not dumb and I update her after all my...

My mom has made it clear she will be addressing...

His siblings and SIL all have 9 to 5 jobs...

My fiance is a gig worker so he dictates his...

Atm, it's just one more thing I don't want to...

I am also seeking counseling for myself. Lastly, I am...

I have never posted on Reddit before but I appreciate...

It might be awhile but please know that I am...

Also, I am expecting a girl -------------------------- **Wow,

I wasn't expecting this many responses and I can't personally...

thread to him. Context: I have gone to Florida with...

Every other year, I returned before him to spend Christmas...

My fiance has major FOMO, which is why this is...

They've never said it outright but little things suggest they...

Also, my parents are away overseas dealing with a grandparent...

** My fiance and I (31M and 31F) are expecting...

His family has a vacation home in Florida and they...

He agreed not to go this year because of the...

So he bought a ticket for December 15th-28th. His reasoning...

This is bothering me alot more than I thought because...

I need him there. My parents are away until December...

and I guess it's more selfish, is that I will...

He's been spending Christmas every year in Florida since he...

Any time I bring it up, it results in a...

His parents have always been kind to me but they...

What do you think of this story?





AFTER THIS STORY DROPPED, REDDIT WENT INTO MELTDOWN MODE – CHECK OUT WHAT PEOPLE SAID.

LillyLovegood82 Come on now. I know you don't actually think...

Please tell your friends and mother this and see what...

Ask your MIL about her births and tell her you're...

Then you will have a better understanding of how "kind"...

You don't want your baby around that family, if she...

Also a whole family can take a month off work?...

GoodRepresentative33 NTA- Your husband is a fool if he goes.

This is your first baby, you do not know if...

If his family can't see that, that another issue. None...

Personally, I would also be pointing out how quickly things...

I am actually disgusted with him for thinking this is...

And whats with not wanting to spend Christmas with you?...

I will come and take care of you.

No_Trifle4817 My friend's husband went out of town 2 weeks...

while he was gone. He raced to the airport and...

Thankfully her family lives in town and was with her....

Being out of town until 2 days before the due...

NTA at all and you aren't wrong for feeling sad...

I would take your husband with you to your next...

he may miss the birth if he leaves.

The_Bad_Agent NTA but if he can't put his future spouse...

he isn't ready to leave them. And this is huge....

On Christmas no less. Learn from this. If he's ditching...

Apprehensive-Guess42 he isn't husband material.: I'm a therapist.

I had this exact same situation occur with a client....

It's a ridiculous and selfish reason not to be with...

AngelofSol80 NTA. He is showing you where his priorities lie,...

Right now he should be putting you and his unborn...

While his parents have always been kind look at what...

You are not his priority, nor are they looking out...

Make your plans now on how you will get to...

After that's done please evaluate your relationship and seriously decide...

If you decide it isn't then start to figure out...

I am so sorry you are having to deal with...

The stress of it all has got to be immense...

BatpigMama DO NOT MARRY THIS MAN. Use the time he's...

get custody & child support and probably a place to...

cdsmith He will go against anything you wish to appease...

he ought to know that you don't plan to be...

Even if it weren't for the possibility that the baby...

these are some of the most physically difficult days of...

Taking off and leaving you by yourself? None of this...

jasperjamboree Your fiancé is putting his personal happiness as a...

This is what he's going to continue to do for...

despite you and your baby becoming his primary family because...

This man is not ready to raise a child because...

loverlyone He's not husband material either. NTA: Are you kidding...

They are all leaving a pregnant woman alone...on the holidays...at...

This is not appropriate behavior for your FIANCÉ. Your PARTNER....

This is not loving, caring behavior.

After reading through the Reddit comments, it’s clear that many people empathize deeply with the original poster’s experience. The overwhelming support for her decision to prioritize her and her baby’s well-being over the ex-fiancé’s absent behavior resonates strongly. Many commenters praised her mother’s protective stance and the strength she showed during such a vulnerable time, reinforcing the importance of a solid support system in moments like these.

In my opinion, this story highlights the complexities of relationships during life-changing events. While it’s heartbreaking that the ex-fiancé was not present, the focus rightly remains on the health and happiness of the mother and newborn. Sometimes, the best decision is to surround yourself with those who truly care and put your needs first, especially when stepping into a new chapter as a parent.

Alex Johnson

Alex is an expert in finance and often shares tips on managing personal money.

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