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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Couple's 'Gross' Announcement During Family Birthday Barbecue Backed: 'It's Very Normal'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A couple is being backed online after they made an announcement at a family barbecue, which was called "gross" by a relative. A 28-year-old man appealed for opinions as user RelationshipKey4436 on Reddit, describing a modest birthday celebration that had been delayed due to the death of his 24-year-old wife's grandmother. The original poster (OP) explained that he organized a small backyard barbecue with family and friends to lift his wife's spirits and make up for her missed celebration. According to his post, the mood was light until a discussion about their 4-year-old daughter led to the couple mentioning they were trying for another child. The OP's sister-in-law (SIL) reacted sharply to that announcement, calling it "gross" and making comments about the couple's intimacy that made others uncomfortable. Stock image: Family having an argument in a living room setting. Stock image: Family having an argument in a living room setting. iStock / Getty Images Plus "She told my wife that it's gross that we would announce that (I don't see how it is gross [to be honest], it's very normal adult conversation, [in my opinion]) and she made a comment about my wife's and my private life which was uncomfortable for us," the OP told Redditors. Despite acknowledging that she was dealing with her own difficulties, the husband said they had been sympathetic and supportive up until that moment. He tried to address her behavior calmly, but the conversation escalated. 'Golden child' The SIL accused the wife of seeking attention and claimed she was always "cast aside." She also referred to her sister as the "golden child," suggesting long-standing resentment. The situation worsened to the point that the husband asked her to leave, saying her remarks had crossed a line and hurt his wife. In the aftermath, some extended family members criticized the husband's actions. They argued he should have stayed out of what they framed as a private matter between the sisters. In a message to Newsweek via Reddit, the OP added further details saying, "Well, we haven't talked to her sister yet, but my wife and I talked and maybe I'll talk to my sister in law privately so we can sort this out... "I'll talk to her because I kicked her out and also because my wife and I don't want her to be stressed, since she might be pregnant, we would like to avoid her being involved in another argument." Support From Reddit Users The couple were backed while the SIL was criticized amid more than 300 comments on Reddit over the past four days. "She behaved totally out of line and you were within your rights to ask her to leave," a supporter offered. "Was there alcohol involved by any chance? That seems like the kind of blow up someone might have when they've been feeling bad... then has a bit too much to drink." Another commentator had harsher words: "At your wife's birthday party, this lady twists a completely normal story about your children into how your wife is clearly mocking her... Then she starts attacking her. "Well, one part of that is true. No one cares about her. If she's gonna go around acting like that nobody should. Girl needs therapy and a serious self-reflection." Broader Examples of Clashes Over Pregnancy News Incidents involving pregnancy announcements causing tension at social gatherings have been seen before. In one case reported by Newsweek, a woman was supported for confronting her sisters-in-law for revealing their pregnancies during her birthday celebration. On the other hand, another Newsweek story covered an incident where a woman was backed online after she was accused of "stealing" the spotlight with her pregnancy announcement on the same day her cousin announced an engagement. 'Lashing out' Back on the OP's thread, other Redditors acknowledged the personal hardship behind the SIL's outburst, but did not excuse the behavior. "She's an adult and should be treated as such," an individual considered. "It's understandable she's in a fragile state, as it sounds like she has fertility issues herself, but she needs to seek therapy... instead of unhealthily internalizing them and lashing out at other people especially on such a happy occasion." Newsweek's "What Should I Do?" offers expert advice to readers. If you have a personal dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice on relationships, family, friends, money and work, and your story could be featured on WSID at Newsweek. To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, click here.
Fashion Network
15-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Show organiser WSN acquires majority stake in Labomode, owner of Fashop and PagesMode
WSN, the organiser of trade shows like Who's Next, Bijorhca, Salon international de la lingerie (SIL), and Première Classe, as well as of the Run and Drop events during Paris Fashion Week, has strengthened its range of solutions to assist fashion brands and retailers by acquiring a majority stake in Labomode Group. By buying a stake in Labomode, WSN wants to offer new services to its clients - FNW Labomode was founded by Philippe Zeder and runs PagesMode, an online directory of fashion industry operators and events, and Fashop, which specialises in gathering and analysing data on the business of fashion chains and distribution networks. 'Buying a stake in Labomode Group marks a new step in our strategy of providing concrete solutions to the industry. Fashop and PagesMode are key suppliers of fashion industry data in France,' said Frédéric Maus, president of WSN, which is owned by the Comexposium group. Maus told that many exhibitors are already using Fashop's services to prepare for fashion shows in France. 'This partnership opens up new prospects for us: Integrating artificial intelligence into our tools to forecast and anticipate market trends, and exploring new sectors while expanding our scope to other creative domains — fashion, lifestyle, design — and supporting our communities in new geographical areas,' he added. Fashop focuses on ready-to-wear and fashion accessories retailers in France, and could be extended to cover other categories treated by WSN, such as lifestyle and object design, as well as other sectors in which Comexposium is active with its trade shows. A diversification strategy that will have to be approved by Comexposium's future boss, since its current CEO, Renaud Hamaide, is about to leave. WSN staff will be able to cross-reference their own expertise with company data drawn from Fashop and PagesMode to develop new services for fashion brands, such as market research, prospecting tools, and trend analysis; and to develop solutions aimed at retailers, to help them boost in-store traffic and detect market signals. For next September's show season, WSN will offer targeted market studies to exhibitors. 'Together, we can put at the industry's disposal a range of concrete and powerful solutions, with Fashop and the WSN shows in the B2B field, and with PagesMode in the B2C field,' said Zeder, who founded Labomode 15 years ago. 'Our digital expertise will augment the impact of WSN's physical events and give brands an additional, coherent and efficient growth solution,' he added. Zeder will continue to oversee Labomode, which will retain its staff and Strasbourg offices. The group did not disclose the value of the acquisition, and Maus said that WSN could take complete control in the next few years, with the goal of offering a full range of services to brands and retailers in the near future.
Fashion Network
15-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Show organiser WSN acquires majority stake in Labomode, owner of Fashop and PagesMode
WSN, the organiser of trade shows like Who's Next, Bijorhca, Salon international de la lingerie (SIL), and Première Classe, as well as of the Run and Drop events during Paris Fashion Week, has strengthened its range of solutions to assist fashion brands and retailers by acquiring a majority stake in Labomode Group. By buying a stake in Labomode, WSN wants to offer new services to its clients - FNW Labomode was founded by Philippe Zeder and runs PagesMode, an online directory of fashion industry operators and events, and Fashop, which specialises in gathering and analysing data on the business of fashion chains and distribution networks. 'Buying a stake in Labomode Group marks a new step in our strategy of providing concrete solutions to the industry. Fashop and PagesMode are key suppliers of fashion industry data in France,' said Frédéric Maus, president of WSN, which is owned by the Comexposium group. Maus told that many exhibitors are already using Fashop's services to prepare for fashion shows in France. 'This partnership opens up new prospects for us: Integrating artificial intelligence into our tools to forecast and anticipate market trends, and exploring new sectors while expanding our scope to other creative domains — fashion, lifestyle, design — and supporting our communities in new geographical areas,' he added. Fashop focuses on ready-to-wear and fashion accessories retailers in France, and could be extended to cover other categories treated by WSN, such as lifestyle and object design, as well as other sectors in which Comexposium is active with its trade shows. A diversification strategy that will have to be approved by Comexposium's future boss, since its current CEO, Renaud Hamaide, is about to leave. WSN staff will be able to cross-reference their own expertise with company data drawn from Fashop and PagesMode to develop new services for fashion brands, such as market research, prospecting tools, and trend analysis; and to develop solutions aimed at retailers, to help them boost in-store traffic and detect market signals. For next September's show season, WSN will offer targeted market studies to exhibitors. 'Together, we can put at the industry's disposal a range of concrete and powerful solutions, with Fashop and the WSN shows in the B2B field, and with PagesMode in the B2C field,' said Zeder, who founded Labomode 15 years ago. 'Our digital expertise will augment the impact of WSN's physical events and give brands an additional, coherent and efficient growth solution,' he added. Zeder will continue to oversee Labomode, which will retain its staff and Strasbourg offices. The group did not disclose the value of the acquisition, and Maus said that WSN could take complete control in the next few years, with the goal of offering a full range of services to brands and retailers in the near future.
Fashion Network
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Show organiser WSN acquires majority stake in Labomode, owner of Fashop and PagesMode
WSN, the organiser of trade shows like Who's Next, Bijorhca, Salon international de la lingerie (SIL), and Première Classe, as well as of the Run and Drop events during Paris Fashion Week, has strengthened its range of solutions to assist fashion brands and retailers by acquiring a majority stake in Labomode Group. By buying a stake in Labomode, WSN wants to offer new services to its clients - FNW Labomode was founded by Philippe Zeder and runs PagesMode, an online directory of fashion industry operators and events, and Fashop, which specialises in gathering and analysing data on the business of fashion chains and distribution networks. 'Buying a stake in Labomode Group marks a new step in our strategy of providing concrete solutions to the industry. Fashop and PagesMode are key suppliers of fashion industry data in France,' said Frédéric Maus, president of WSN, which is owned by the Comexposium group. Maus told that many exhibitors are already using Fashop's services to prepare for fashion shows in France. 'This partnership opens up new prospects for us: Integrating artificial intelligence into our tools to forecast and anticipate market trends, and exploring new sectors while expanding our scope to other creative domains — fashion, lifestyle, design — and supporting our communities in new geographical areas,' he added. Fashop focuses on ready-to-wear and fashion accessories retailers in France, and could be extended to cover other categories treated by WSN, such as lifestyle and object design, as well as other sectors in which Comexposium is active with its trade shows. A diversification strategy that will have to be approved by Comexposium's future boss, since its current CEO, Renaud Hamaide, is about to leave. WSN staff will be able to cross-reference their own expertise with company data drawn from Fashop and PagesMode to develop new services for fashion brands, such as market research, prospecting tools, and trend analysis; and to develop solutions aimed at retailers, to help them boost in-store traffic and detect market signals. For next September's show season, WSN will offer targeted market studies to exhibitors. 'Together, we can put at the industry's disposal a range of concrete and powerful solutions, with Fashop and the WSN shows in the B2B field, and with PagesMode in the B2C field,' said Zeder, who founded Labomode 15 years ago. 'Our digital expertise will augment the impact of WSN's physical events and give brands an additional, coherent and efficient growth solution,' he added. Zeder will continue to oversee Labomode, which will retain its staff and Strasbourg offices. The group did not disclose the value of the acquisition, and Maus said that WSN could take complete control in the next few years, with the goal of offering a full range of services to brands and retailers in the near future.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mom Asks Brother-in-Law to Change Her Toddler's Diaper, and She's Shocked When He Says No
A man says he was shocked when his sister-in-law requested that he change her baby's diaper — while she was in the room The man writes on Reddit that his sister-in-law often asks for odd favors when it comes to her child, but thinks this time went too far He told the woman that he wasn't comfortable changing her child's daughter – and now the Internet is weighing inA man says his sister-in-law requested that he change her baby's diaper — and he said no. In a post shared on Reddit, the man writes that his wife's sister and her husband had a baby two years again and, since then, have a tendency to "ask for people to do stuff that I would think they'd do themselves." "They'll come over our house (they live an hour away) and they'll ask ahead of time if we have their kid's favorite crackers on hand," he writes as an example. 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. And, when one of them leaves the room, they often ask others to be "in charge" of the baby, "even if the other parent is right there, just scrolling on their phone or something," he adds. "The other day, we're having a dinner at MIL's house when the baby had a poopy diaper. SIL looks at me and say in the sweetest voice 'Uncle (my name), can you change the diaper?' " he writes. He continues: "I answered, politely, 'No, I'm sorry, I don't do that.' " When the woman asked why, the man responded, "I don't do other people's kid's diapers if their mom or dad is around. I mean if I'm babysitting, sure thing, but yea - if the parents are around - I just feel like it's their job," he writes. When the sister-in-law said he was making her feel "selfish," he responded: "Not trying to make you feel any way, just telling you a boundary is all." "The table got really awkward as she got up and did the diaper. Afterwards my wife blamed me for making SIL feel bad and said I could've just changed the diaper," he writes. Other Reddit users are weighing in on the situation, with many expressing shock that the sister-in-law asked in the first place. "She should've done it herself then," wrote one commenter, adding that the man was "WAY nicer than I would've been. Read the original article on People
