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03-05-2025
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Woman Says She's Conflicted Over Husband's Plans to Hire a Disabled Person to Join Them at Disneyland to Skip Waiting in Lines
A woman shared on the community forum that her husband wants to hire a disabled person to help them skip the lines at Disneyland Paris Explaining the plan, she said it isn't uncommon for people to use their disabled parents to speed up the time it takes to get on rides and meet characters Responses to the woman's post were divided, with many readers arguing that her plan is unfair to those with genuine disabilities A woman is conflicted about her husband's plans for their upcoming visit to Disneyland Paris. In a post on the community forum the woman explained that they are taking a vacation to France in October, and her husband has been thinking about paying someone disabled to accompany them to the theme park. She included a link to the website of a man who, for just over $100, will ensure they have a 'seamless and fun' day at Disneyland Paris by using his disabled access pass to skip the lines. 'I didn't even know these things existed,' the woman wrote. 'I've not been to DLP [Disneyland Paris] for a number of years, but apparently it's a thing that people go with their disabled parents just so they can skip queues for rides and to see characters etc.?' Related: Mom Sues Disney for $2 Million After Claiming a 'Mammoth Wave' Injured Her in a Typhoon Lagoon Kiddie Pool: 'There Was Blood' The woman was curious if anyone else had tried using a disabled person to bypass the lines at a theme park. And despite being apprehensive, she also asked whether she should listen to her husband and go ahead with his plan to try it for themselves. 'Can anyone corroborate this? It seems mad to me and beyond unethical,' she wrote. 'Anyway, AIBU [am I being unreasonable] or should we really use someone like this to help us skip queues?' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The post shocked many people and quickly garnered hundreds of outraged comments from readers telling the woman not to do it. 'I would be thoroughly ashamed of my DH [dear husband] if he suggested this. I've been to DLP with my severely disabled child and even with the queue pass, it was difficult and stressful to manage his behavior while waiting," one person wrote. "To think that some people would be so deceitful and scheming is profoundly depressing!' Another commented: 'As someone with two genuinely disabled DC [dear children] who may no longer qualify for Disability Access Pass when we go to Disney later this year because they've clamped down massively due to s--- like this, tell your DP he's being a selfish [jerk].' "As someone with a disability who now has to jump through ridiculous hoops in Florida, people like your husband are the reason getting the pass I've legitimately used for years is now near impossible. Absolutely disgusting," a third said. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Related: Woman Is Horrified by Friend's Sleeping Arrangements for Group Trip — 3 People in 1 Bed: 'Am I Wrong to Back Out?' However, other commenters defended using a disabled person to line jump and argued it was no different from buying a fast track pass. 'My first reaction was that this seems a bit off, but he is not doing anything illegal,' one person said. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 'A friend told me that at Disneyland Shanghai, there are disabled people who wait outside the entrance offering these very services,' another wrote. 'It's obviously very ethically questionable, but at the same time I commend the chap on his entrepreneurialism. It can't be easy being disabled and holding a job.' PEOPLE has reached out to Disneyland Paris for further comment. Read the original article on People
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27-04-2025
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Woman Says Her Daughter-in-Law Freaked Out Because She Let Her Dog Lick Plates After a Family Dinner
A woman shared on the U.K. forum that she hosted her family for an Easter dinner and then set the plates and pans on the floor for her dog to lick, arguing that it's not a hygiene issue because they would be sterilized in the dishwasher She said her daughter-in-law was taken aback and vowed to never let her children eat at her house again Readers were divided on the issue, with some saying that letting a dog lick plates is no big deal while others called it "disgusting" and "stomach churning" A woman says she hosted her family for a "lovely" Easter dinner — but her daughter-in-law got a little salty when she let her dog have a taste of the meal. In a post on the U.K.-based community forum the woman shared that she welcomed her three stepchildren, their partners and a total of seven grandchildren for the holiday celebration. When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick. Her daughter-in-law — the wife of her stepson — was taken aback, she said. "[She] lost the plot, saying that was so unhygienic," the OP recalled. "I assured her that they would be going into the dishwasher on a high temperature [and] so would be sterilized. I always let the dog prewash my plates as I consider it's going into the dishwasher at a high temp to be sterilized so no problem." Related: Woman's Neighbors Are Upset with Her for 'Not Recalling' Her Dog — Despite Them Stepping into the Pet Owner's Yard Uninvited Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. But it seems the OP's daughter-in-law did not agree with her logic. "[She is] saying she will never let her children eat at my house again," she wrote, revealing that her daughter-in-law gathered up her husband and kids and left the family gathering "in a huff." The OP shared that her own husband later got a text from his son, who apologized but said he needed to support his wife. "I totally get that. But.... My question is — is it okay to let the dog lick out the plates etc. when they are going into the dishwasher at a high temp?" she concluded her post, seeking opinions. In the comments, readers were divided on the issue. Some said letting the dog lick the plates was no big deal. "It wouldn't bother me — as you say, they are going to be washed, and dog saliva will wash off much easier than, say, oils and fats that the food might contain or be cooked in. So there's no hygiene issue," one person wrote, before adding, "However, some people would have a massive issue with it, and for that reason I would wait until guests had gone until doing it." Someone else agreed, writing, "You're right, the dishwasher will obliterate any germs at that temperature. It's absolutely fine germ-wise. Social acceptance-wise I can see how someone might find this a bit low." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Other commenters, though, were just as grossed out as the OP's daughter-in-law. "I am a huge dog lover, but that's grim. I wouldn't want to eat anything at your house either!" one reader wrote, while another described it as "stomach churning." Related: Dog Mom Is Accused of Being a 'Terrible Person' for Spending Money on Her Pet Instead of Lending Cash to Her Brother Yet another said: "I'm 100% with your DIL and think it's absolutely disgusting. I can't be around people who don't have boundaries with animals." "So you just left the plates on the floor for the dog to sort of prewash in front of everyone??" someone else asked. "I'd be horrified to watch this!" In a reply to one of the comments, the OP pointed out that her daughter-in-law's reaction to the situation was "ironic" because she apparently "was encouraging my dog to 'kiss' her children on the face, which I said she had been trained not to do as we all know how she cleans her 'bits'. " Read the original article on People
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27-04-2025
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Woman's Ex Calls Her Out for Booking a Vacation Without Their Daughter: 'Should I Be Made to Feel Guilty?'
A woman says that she suspects her ex is trying to make her feel "guilty" for booking a vacation with her new partner without her daughter The woman detailed her story on the community site in order to get input and advice from other women The vast majority of post commenters said they think the woman's ex is "emotionally manipulating" her A woman says her ex is making her feel 'guilty' for going on a week-long vacation with her current partner without her daughter, and she's now seeking advice about it from others. She detailed her story on the U.K.-based community site a place where women can go to get input from other women about interpersonal dilemmas. In her post, entitled, 'Should I be made to feel guilty for this?' the woman explained that she is a single mom with two daughters, ages '11 & 17.' The woman went on to say that her current boyfriend recently invited her to go away with him for a week-long trip. She said she then reached out to the father of her younger child to see if he would be okay with watching her for a week and noted that she planned to 'arrange for my mom to help out' if her ex was not available. However, the woman said she thinks her ex's response may have been specifically designed to make her feel bad about her decision to leave for a week. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'His response was along the lines of 'Wow!!! Have you not taken our daughter's feelings into concern about this at all!' ' she wrote. She went on to say that while she knows her daughter will likely miss her while she's gone, she also knows that she will be 'well looked after." Additionally, she and her daughters have their 'own' holiday coming up later this year. 'Am I wrong for going on holiday without my [daughter]?' the woman asked at the end of her post, adding: 'Is it something I should feel guilty for or is he just making me feel guilty for no reason?' Related: All They Wanted Was a Simple Birthday Celebration at Home. Their Grandma's Guilt Trip Ruined the Day The vast majority of commenters told the woman that she should try her best to ignore her ex — with many calling his response a manipulation tactic. 'He's emotionally manipulating you OP. Don't let him make you feel guilty,' one person replied. 'At 11 year old your youngest is old enough to not need you there for a week. Her father is a parent too and I bet he's gone on holidays without the kids,' someone else wrote. Related: Pregnant Woman Says Her Fiancé Called Her 'Selfish' for Making a Separate Dinner from Him and Refusing to 'Share' Another user added: 'He is trying to gaslight you. Enjoy your holiday and don't feel guilty at all. You deserve happiness too.' Others, however, noted that her ex actually may have a valid point. 'Have you taken her [your daughter's] feelings into account? Have you asked her how she would feel if you went away for a week?' asked one person. They added: 'She might be perfectly happy but if it's a new boyfriend then I could imagine she might end up feeling rejected.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 'My own view, which I know others will disagree with, is that 7 days is a long time to go away without [my children] and also that choosing to spend family money and/or annual leave to spend so much time away from them, probably isn't helpful to them and their security/self esteem,' another person said. Read the original article on People
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19-04-2025
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Woman Called ‘Spoiled Brat' After She Complains About Only Getting 4 Vacations This Year: ‘Do I Need a Reality Check?'
A woman says she and her husband typically take five vacations a year — but this year they will only take four because her husband, who works for his parents, doesn't have enough vacation days The woman says she broached the issue with her husband's mom, but was told, "We've got a business to run and work to do' The woman shared her story on the U.K.-based community site — and the majority of commenters told her they thought she sounded "spoiled" A woman admitted she's 'annoyed' that her husband doesn't get more vacation days — despite the fact that they are taking four vacations this year. The woman detailed her experience on the 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' forum of the U.K.-based community site In the post, titled 'Feel annoyed we can't go on another holiday this year,' the woman shared that she and her husband typically go on two week-long trips abroad and three domestic trips a year. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. '[Vacations] are our thing,' the original poster (OP) explained on Thursday, April 10, adding, 'We don't spend money on anything else.' The OP went on to say that this year, she and her husband decided to only go on one trip abroad but extend the trip to nearly two weeks — meaning their next scheduled international trip won't be for another year. However, she noted that they still have their three domestic trips planned as usual. Related: Sister Tells Her 'Spoiled Brat' Brother to Buy Her Half of the House They Inherited from Their Parents: 'He Threw a Fit' The problem? The OP — who is currently on the final days of their current international trip — said she is starting to get the 'holiday blues.' She revealed, 'We are heading home in a few days and where usually we would be back in August we won't be back until April again next year.' The woman explained that the issue is not financial — as they 'can afford to go [again] in August' — but is instead related to her husband's vacation days. 'Hubby works for his [parents'] business and when I broached the subject to his mom that we may do a sneaky week in August she promptly informed me that he didn't have any holiday days left (in fact he is already over his allowance of holidays with the breaks we've got booked [...] this year),' she shared. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The OP said that she told her mother-in-law that her husband could take the weeks 'unpaid,' prompting the mother to say, 'It's not about the time off we've got a business to run and work to do.' 'So that annoyed me [too],' the OP continued, before turning to forum for feedback. 'AIBU [am I being unreasonable] for thinking that waiting a year after an abroad family holiday is hard? Or do I need a reality check[?]' Related: New Mom Upset After Her In-Laws Tell Her They Don't Like Her Baby's Name — and That It Makes Them 'Uncomfortable' The vast majority of the woman's fellow community members said that they think she is in need of a fresh perspective. 'Yes you are being massively unreasonable and I can't believe you had that conversation with your [mother-in-law],' said one person, while another wrote, 'You sound like a spoiled brat!' Someone else added, 'Bloody hell Princess, are your diamond shoes too tight as well?!' Another person suggested that the OP attempt to practice gratitude, writing, 'I also love going abroad and have very little in the way of treats. But finances do not allow regular holidays for us. I'm very much looking forward to our one [domestic] holiday this year in August, and feel lucky to have that. Practicing gratitude might be helpful for you.' Read the original article on People
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19-04-2025
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Woman Brought Her 8-Year-Old Son to a No-Kids Wedding Event. Then She Cried When He Wasn't Allowed in
Woman says she attended a no-kids wedding, but brought her 8-year-old son to the post-wedding brunch the following day because it "didn't occur" to her that it would be a problem The woman says that the bride then "gently" kicked her son out of the brunch The woman shared her experience on the U.K.-based community site and the majority of post commenters firmly sided with the bride A woman says she brought her 8-year-old son to a wedding event even though he wasn't invited — and was surprised and 'ashamed' when he was asked to leave. The woman detailed her experience on the 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' forum on the community site which is a place where women can go to seek advice from other women about interpersonal issues. In her post, shared on Monday, April 14, the woman explained that that she has been living with her current partner for over a year, and she was invited to his sister's wedding. She said her partner asked his sister if she could bring her son — who both the bride and groom have met — but he was told the wedding would be an adult-only event. The original poster (OP) said she then asked her partner's sister 'directly' if she could bring her son to the evening portion of the wedding, and was told that 'no extra guests' were invited to that part. Related: Bride Kicks Out Couple with Kids from Child-Free Wedding: 'Things Got a Little Heated' The OP said that her son ended up having 'a sleepover with a friend' the night of the wedding, but he needed to be picked up by 9 a.m. as the friend's family was heading out for the day at that time. The woman also said that she and her partner had only taken one car to the hotel where the wedding took place, so she picked her son up and brought him back to the hotel before the scheduled post-wedding brunch. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! She explained it 'didn't occur' to her that bringing her son to the brunch would be a problem, noting in a later comment that 'other children' like 'godchildren and cousins' were invited. Also, she 'didn't see this as part of the wedding but post-wedding where it did't matter.' Because of this, the OP said that she brought her son to the area of the hotel where the brunch was scheduled, but discovered that it was being held in a private room and only her name was on the list — so the hotel staff would not let them in. Related: Couple Only Inviting Guests Who Don't Have Children to Their Wedding: 'This Is Extreme' She went on to say that she eventually was able to get into the area where the food was being served — but her partner's sister was not having it. 'His sister came over to my son and essentially asked him to leave, sort of gently by asking him to go out on [the] lawn with my partner. Partner left with us and we had breakfast in the [public] bit.' 'I actually started to cry over breakfast, then my son did,' the OP recalled, adding that she was 'ashamed of myself for this.' 'Did I make too many assumptions?' she asked at the end of her post. The story left commenters divided over whether or not the OP was in the wrong, with some people saying they understood where she was coming from in this scenario. 'I don't think I would have brought my child to it but I can understand why you did - it's s--- you put [your son] in the position where he cried but it's weird the bride cared enough about brunch the day after her wedding to make an 8 year old not attend,' one person said. Others, however, were firmly on the side of the bride and shared that they found the OP's behavior appalling. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'You were told countless times it's a child free wedding. I'd be livid if I was your SIL and you made a scene at my wedding like that,' someone said. 'The brunch was part of the wedding and you needed to check first,' added someone else. Another user wrote: 'How rude of you to show up with your son when [you were] clearly told he was not invited. Why didn't you just grab something to eat for your son separately from the guests? By going there with your son you made everyone uncomfortable and most of all your son. A no is a no.' Read the original article on People
