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To say it's not really my problem that my friend chose to have two children

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Fruitystones · 21/03/2024 16:55

DD10 is an only child. I'm close friends with the parents of her two oldest friends. They have multiple children. I would say my household income is the highest out of the three of us, although we're not rich at all. One of the two friends will always make comments about how it's unfair DD gets "so much". It will come up in passing or she'll see me post a picture and she will message.This has been going on for years, since I was a single mum on benefits (she was as well), and I've finally hit a point where I'm a bit sick of it,

Previous complaints have included -

DD had a bigger bedroom than her girls (she doesn't in our current home)

We take DD for a weekend away on her birthday and she can't do that with her girls

When they were little it was that it was that DD had a party at a "better" soft play to her DD.

DD has her own Nintendo switch when her kids have to share one

It's not fair that I get "time off parenting" in the holidays because DD goes to her grandparents for a few days.

It's not fair I got to move to the southwest and she'll be stuck in the north forever

There have been loads more, but these are the ones that spring to mind.

AIBU to gently point out that it's not my problem that she chose to have two children and has to split her resources accordingly next time she does this?

Also, in case it's relevant - DH and I don't have more children for multiple reasons. We found out he is infertile a couple of years ago. DD is from a previous relationship, I had her in my late teens. Prior to finding out, DH and I decided we didn't want to explore having more children until we had bought a house and settled. We should hopefully buy in 12-18 months when we're in our early 30s, and then we'll explore fertility treatment if it's still something we want.

OP posts:
susey · 21/03/2024 17:02

Why are you still in touch now you've moved so far away? Let this so called friendship come to a natural end

ExcitingRicotta · 21/03/2024 17:00

This is really sad from your friend - I really think a true friend should be happy to see you and your family thrive, and comparing is just childish.
You should definitely tell her how this makes you feel and give her a chance to rebalance.

PuttingDownRoots · 21/03/2024 17:00

As I point out to mine... they might have less individually but combined they probably have more!

Shes not a friend

JonVoightBaddyWhoGrowls · 21/03/2024 16:57

I don't think the issue is to do with her choices. the issue is that she's a bitter jealous cow who isn't really your friend.

Some people are not able to be friends with people they perceive as having more than them. Clearly this woman is one of them.

Have you tried telling her it makes you uncomfortable and you'd like her to stop comparing your DD with hers?

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