AITAH because I cancelled a Christmas trip to Disney for my girlfriend's kids?
The Original Poster (OP) has been in a three-year relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley, and gets along well with her two children, aged 9 and 12.
Wanting to do som**hing special for the kids after a good year, the OP and Ashley planned an expensive trip to Disney World for the children over Christmas.
The central conflict arose when Ashley insisted that her ex-husband, his new wife, and their child also join the trip.
After initially giving in, the OP was then asked to change their high-end resort booking to a cheaper option so the ex-husband could afford to attend.
When the OP discovered the ex's contribution was only covering his own new family's flights, leading to the OP footing the bill for a separate suite, he refused.
This led to a major argument, resulting in the OP canceling the entire trip, and now both Ashley and her ex are angry with him.
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The OP finds himself at an impa*se, prioritizing his comfort and boundary against being used financially and manipulated into an unwanted group vacation, while Ashley prioritizes ensuring the children have their father present, regardless of the cost or dynamic change for the OP.
The OP's refusal to compromise on the change of accommodation and his ultimate cancellation of the trip stems from feeling disrespected by the ex-husband's manipulative demands.
The core question remains whether the OP was justified in canceling the entire planned holiday after being pressured into changing the fundamental terms of the trip, or if agreeing to the less ideal arrangement was necessary to maintain peace and provide the experience for the children. Should the OP stand firm on his decision to withdraw from the scenario entirely?
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