Woman Makes A Joke About Her Reasons For Not Wanting Children And Ends Up Banned From Family’s Halloween Party

One joke about not wanting children was all it took to turn a family gathering into a full-blown feud. What started as a casual comment about a big house quickly turned into hurt feelings, a canceled invitation, and a lot of side-taking. When one family member pushed the topic at a Halloween party, she answered with a joke that landed badly and set off an argument no one seemed ready to drop.

Now the family is split, and the Halloween bonfire is off the table. Read on.

OP shared her problem. She likes kids but doesn’t want kids of her own. Her husband feels the same way.

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Their families are completely aware of their decision.

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OP and her husband bought a large house.

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And one of the family members just had to comment on how nice it would be to have kids running around such a large house.

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That was enough to spark a joke she probably thought would end the conversation.

This prompted a response from OP, who jokingly said:

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But it annoyed her relative.

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Instead, the comment only made things more awkward.

OP tried to lighten the atmosphere.

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But Alex, the relative, wouldn't let it go.

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OP's husband made a joke that annoyed this relative even more (he is easily annoyed by things that are none of his business).

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That is when the invitation disappeared.

So, OP and her husband weren’t invited to Alex’s traditional Halloween bonfire.

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Alex and his wife went through quite an ordeal to become parents, and they are very sensitive about kids.

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While OP understands why Alex may be sensitive about the subject, she is tired of justifying her life choices.

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The Redditors agree with OP

This is similar to the OP who wanted independence instead of moving with her family for financial reasons.

The Redditors agree with OP

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And support her 100%.

And support her 100%.

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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

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Alex was pushy, and he got what he deserved.

Alex was pushy, and he got what he deserved.

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This would also be a good answer...

This would also be a good answer...

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Alex raised the topic, so it is his fault.

Alex raised the topic, so it is his fault.

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Maybe Alex was jealous...

Maybe Alex was jealous...

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OP didn’t list her reasons for not wanting children, but they are not really important. It is her and her husband’s choice, and it has to be respected.

When talking with couples without kids, a good rule of thumb is: don’t ask about it. If you are close to them, they’ve already told you their reasons.

The very fact that you don’t know means that you are not close enough, and it is none of your business. People should live their own lives and stop questioning other people's choices.

For another ugly family blowup, read what happened after she refused her cousin’s stay during a housing crisis: refusing to let her cousin stay.