Here’s a brief summary of the situations:
- Son’s Relationship: Mom’s advice led to a breakup, but it wasn’t entirely wrong. She overstepped, though.
- Ex-Colleague’s Tactic: Warning a friend about a manipulative colleague was reasonable, but it could have been handled more privately.
- Eloping: The couple’s decision to elope wasn’t wrong, but the best friend felt hurt by being left out.
- Name Change: Ex-husband’s request for a name change feels controlling; keeping the same name for the kids is reasonable.
- Hosting In-Laws: In-laws were rude, and it’s understandable the couple doesn’t want to host again.
- Wedding Dress: Bride was right to refuse wearing a poorly made dress, despite the designer’s feelings.
- Babysitting Neighbor’s Kids: Saying no to babysitting is fine; neighbor’s response was unreasonable.
- Bathroom Incident: Both sides had valid points; clearer communication was needed.
- Child at Party: It was reasonable not to want a child at an adults-only gathering; the friend overreacted.
- Pixie Cut: Daughter’s haircut decision was hers, and stepmom’s reaction was overly critical.
- Money Transfer: Deducting owed money was justified, but the situation caused tension.
- Holiday Trip: Both partners had valid concerns about who to bring on the trip; clearer communication needed.
- Expensive Gift: Son was worried about appearance, but accepting the gift wasn’t wrong.
- Mother’s Interference: Setting boundaries on baby care was necessary; the mother overstepped.
- Sister’s Comments: The sister’s jealousy was uncalled for, and the response was justified.
In most cases, the actions were understandable but could have been handled with better communication or boundary-setting.
