New Mother Calls Her Friend Out For Fawning Over A Puppy Instead of Her Baby
Some friendships get awkward fast when babies enter the picture, especially if one person is not exactly swooning over every tiny milestone. That is exactly where this Reddit story starts, with a new mother who expected more enthusiasm from a close friend.
The friend had always been honest about not being a baby person, but she still showed up, helped out, and even bonded with the newborn in her own way. Things took a turn during a walk, when the parents seemed more focused on a puppy in a stroller than on the baby they had brought along.
Now the whole situation has turned into a question of respect, expectations, and who was actually being rude. Read on.
OP, some other friends, and the new parents are all walking when they come across another person who is lugging a big stroller. OP made way for the stroller until she noticed that there was no baby inside.
In the stroller was the most adorable puppy OP had ever seen. In her excitement, she let out an exclamation, which the couple noticed.
OP asked if she could play with the puppy, and the owner said yes. OP was elated, and she was still walking on cloud nine when they got back to the couple's house.
Hours later, she received a long message from the new parents about the puppy incident. They said they were offended that she seemed to care more for a puppy on the street than for their own child.
Furthermore, they stated that OP had never sounded that excited or happy to see their baby. OP admits that the new parents are not wrong in saying that she seemed happier to see a dog than their baby, and now she wants to know if she acted like a jerk for "shoving" her preferences in their faces.
What do you think? Was OP wrong? You can read the entire post below:
This is just like the woman who refused to play with an entitled dog owner, but with a stroller twist.
In the comments, people seem to agree that OP was respectful of the new parents.
OP was more than civil to the baby, as this person narrates.
Unless you live in Japan (or in LA), dogs in strollers are not a usual sight!
Another Redditor thinks that the new parents are lucky that OP is still in their lives and that they're reading too much into the incident.
It's not OP's baby; it's unreasonable to expect others to dote over a child that's not theirs.
OP should be thanked for helping them out.
This person right here asks the important questions.
A protégé we should look out for.
Another commenter suggests that it was actually the parents who were rude to OP, not the other way around.
OP should re-evaluate her priorities and her choice of friends.
THIS
You do you, OP.
Reddit unanimously agrees that OP was not the a**hole in this situation. In fact, people believe that the parents treated OP poorly for not loving their child as much as they expected.
They knew beforehand that OP doesn't think much about children, but she was such a good friend that she made an extra effort to help them out with their newborn voluntarily.
I don't know about you, but to me, that is a good friend and a great person to have around your child. What do you think? Did the parents raise valid concerns, or did they overreact?
For the same “puppy over baby” tension, read whether an uncle’s gifts were disrespectful. Redditor debates buying presents for a puppy, not an 18-month baby.
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