AITA for asking my sister to be discreet about her polyamorous (Male-Female-Female) relationship in front of the kids?
Tensions simmer beneath the surface of what should be a joyful family vacation.
As the group pools their resources and hopes for a harmonious beach getaway, the delicate balance of relationships and expectations threatens to unravel the carefully laid plans.
The inclusion of a polyamorous relationship adds an unexpected layer of complexity, testing the family's ability to embrace change and compromise.
Amid the laughter of children and the promise of sun-soaked days, unspoken doubts and silent judgments linger.
The hosts, burdened with the weight of organizing and mediating, face the daunting task of keeping peace while honoring each family member’s needs.
This story captures the raw, emotional struggle of blending love, acceptance, and tradition within the confines of a single vacation.
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The original poster (OP) is caught between supporting their sister's partner inclusion and maintaining the boundaries es**blished by the larger family unit for the vacation.
The central conflict lies in the OP's desire for family harmony and their sister's insistence on full recognition of her relationship structure, even if it conflicts with the group's request regarding public displays of affection (PDA) in front of young children.
Is the family correct in setting a condition (no PDA around the kids) for the inclusion of the sister's partner, or is the sister justified in viewing this boundary as an unacceptable demand that forces her exclusion from a major family event?
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