Is pregnancy an excuse to demand the world revolve around you? Are cravings so urgent that they must be satisfied immediately?
A user just asked, Am I a jerk for getting a pregnancy craving during a party? Tell us what you think about it!
Backstory
The Original Poster (OP) (29 F) is pregnant with her boyfriend Sam (32M).
Sam and she went to a party for his family. No momentous occasion, just an average family get-together. During her pregnancy, she has had intense cravings.
What Happened At The Party?
While they were at the party, OP told Sam she was craving a slushie. About 30 minutes away. They had just arrived about 20 minutes prior. He said to give him a little while, and they’d get one.
What Happened in 30 Mins
OP says “After about 30 more minutes I said it again to Sam. He said fine, get in the car.
On our way there we got into an argument, and he thinks the craving could have waited a couple hours. He’s now mad at me about having to leave the party early. We see his family 2-3 times a month sometimes more, and I don’t think it’s a big deal to leave when I have a craving.”
OP wants to know if she was acting like a jerk. What’s your opinion?
You Acted Like A Child, Indeed
“A craving is something you’d really like to have, not life or death. You acted poorly, like a child, and made both of you go. Why couldn’t you go alone?” Said one.
“OP sounds like one of those pregnant women who expect their every whim/demand/ need to be met. This entitled behavior is not cute.” Replied another.
Let’s Analyze What’s Happening Here
“1) You really want something right now.
– It’s something you can get any day of the week.
– He wants you to wait 2 hours.
2) He really wants something right now.
– It’s something that happens once a week or less.
– You want him to wait a week or more.
Why do you win? Why do you get to decide that his want isn’t important and he should wait instead of you waiting AND probably also being able to get what you want just 2 hours later?”
Somebody sounds Like A Pregzilla Here
“Is there a word for pregnant women that’s synonymous with “Bridezilla” for brides? There should be. You’re the jerk for not being able to wait an hour longer.”
You Could’ve Gone Alone?
“You don’t have to have everything you crave during your pregnancy the second it pops into your head. You could have waited.
Also, why couldn’t you go yourself and get it if you wanted it so badly? Why did he need to go with?” Said one.
“An attention thing. He was enjoying his family and she decided he needed to focus on her.” Another added.
This Seems Like A Total POWER PLAY
“I’ve had two kids. I get cravings. But you don’t get to demand that your BF leave a get together 20 minutes after you have driven 30 minutes to get there. Yes, he put it off and you were oh-so-not-patient for another 30 minutes. SMDH
It is a big deal and honestly, seems like a total power play. I would really consider how long he’s going to stick around for this kind of disregard for him and his wants.”
It Was Not a Death Situation
“Just because you get a craving doesn’t mean everybody has to drop everything to accommodate you. If you don’t get slushy, you’ll live. Even in such a short post, you come off as childish and entitled.”
“Cravings are not an immediate *oh my god must have it now or I will perishhhhhhh* need. Grow up.”
That’s WAY Too Far For A Snack
” ‘About 30 minutes away.,’ That is objectively too far to travel for a snack.” Said one.
“You are a jerk, big agree, that snack would have to save the baby in order to be worth 30 minutes one way” another added.
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