AITA for telling people i'm still going to drink at a bachelor party.
After two long years without a break, a tight-knit group of friends planned a much-needed escape to Tahoe—a bachelor party and guys trip to reclaim a sense of freedom and camaraderie.
For one father of two young children, this trip was more than a getaway; it was a rare chance to breathe, to reconnect, and to feel alive again after months swallowed by responsibilities and sleepless nights.
But what should have been a celebration soon spiraled into tension and heartbreak. The groom’s unexpected pregnancy announcement brought joy, yet also a silent demand for sacrifice: no drinking at the bachelor party.
For the father who had already invested so much, this was a breaking point—a clash of loyalty, longing, and the bitter sting of lost dreams hanging heavy in the mountain air.
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The original poster (OP) feels strongly invested in attending the Tahoe trip as a necessary break, having already committed significant time and money, especially given his demanding young family life.
His central conflict is a clash between his desire to enjoy the planned activities, particularly drinking, and the groom's newly es**blished desire for sobriety due to an unexpected pregnancy, which the best man is enforcing upon the entire group.
Given the circumstances, is the OP prioritizing his personal desire for enjoyment over showing necessary solidarity and respect for the groom's significant life changes during this specific celebration?
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