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Wife’s Bestie Says She Would Also Like To Be Pregnant With Her Husband’s Baby – He Kicks Her Out
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Wife’s Bestie Says She Would Also Like To Be Pregnant With Her Husband’s Baby – He Kicks Her Out

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Booze has a habit of bringing out the worst in people. Inhibitions dissolve, and some folks say and do things they regret, sometimes in the moment, most times during the hangover.

One guy lost his cool after his pregnant wife’s best friend got tipsy at dinner and proceeded to make an off-color joke about having always loved him. Incensed, he gave her the boot, but now his wife is mad, so he’s gone online to ask if he’s the jerk.

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    Alcohol can make people say and do things they end up regretting, and this guy was having none of it

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    His pregnant wife’s bestie got tipsy at dinner and drunkenly joked about always having loved him

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    Image credits: Monstera Production / Pexels (not the actual photo)

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    The guy’s wife was obviously uncomfortable, and he didn’t see the funny side of the awkward situation either

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    Fed up, he sent the bestie packing, but his wife says he overreacted and even got her family involved

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    Now the guy’s wondering if he went too far and went online to ask if he’s the jerk in the whole mess

    Everything was going great for OP, a soon-to-be dad. At 28, he and his wife are expecting their first baby and soaking up the joy of impending parenthood. That is, until a dinner party with his wife’s childhood best friend Lena took a wildly uncomfortable turn, instantly ruining the vibe.

    Lena, who’s been like family for years, got a little tipsy and overly flirty. It wasn’t the first time she’d been weird, but this time she took it further. Looking at OP’s pregnant wife’s belly, she joked that she would’ve made a baby with him if they hadn’t been married. “One baby for her, one for me,” she laughed. Yikes.

    While his wife awkwardly chuckled, OP wasn’t amused. He told Lena she was out of line and needed to leave. She brushed it off as “just messing,” but he stood firm – no one who crosses a line like that is welcome in their home, especially not with a child on the way. Totally fair, right?

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    Apparently not. OP’s wife got mad, saying Lena was joking and she didn’t want to lose her best friend over a “misunderstanding.” Even her family weighed in, calling OP dramatic. To him, however, it wasn’t funny – it was disrespectful and creepy, and he doesn’t want his kid around someone like that. 

    Now, the OP wonders if he’s overreacting to a joke gone wrong or if he’s right to draw a line now that a baby’s on the way. He turned to an online community for advice.

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    OP’s taking flak from all sides about his questionably drastic decision, but he could have a point – he’s only holding his relationship sacred. Is it his wife’s responsibility to chat to her bestie about some boundaries? After all, according to OP, she was visibly uncomfortable in the awkward moment. 

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    In her article for Brides, Léa Rose Emery writes that everyone has different boundaries in a relationship. For some people, even following an ex on social media is considered out of bounds, while others don’t mind that their partner still has drinks with someone they used to date. One area that’s still considered a bit gray, though, is flirting.

    According to Emery, this can take all kinds of forms; one person’s “innocent” is another person’s “inappropriate.” Ultimately, some signs that a woman is interested in your husband are clearer than others. A few dead giveaways include wearing revealing clothing near your partner, complimenting your partner (a lot), and laughing at everything your partner says.

    In his article for Marriage.com, Daniel Roberts reveals a few things you can do if a woman is flirting with your husband, including not panicking, analyzing the situation, talking to your husband, dropping her a hint, and not blaming him.

    It’s natural for OP to be a bit overprotective of his wife – she is carrying his baby after all, and stress is no good for pregnancy. What this situation probably needs is an apology from the bestie and a promise to tone things down a notch.

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    What would you do if you were in OP’s shoes? Do you think he overreacted, or is it time his wife had a word with her flirtatious bestie? Let us know your opinion in the comments!

    In the comments, readers concluded the original poster wasn’t the jerk in the whole drama and agreed that his wife’s bestie was being a creep

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    Ivan Ayliffe

    Ivan Ayliffe

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    Ivan Ayliffe

    Ivan Ayliffe

    Writer, BoredPanda staff

    After twenty years in advertising, I've decided to try my hand at journalism. I'm lucky enough to be based in Cape Town, South Africa and use every opportunity I get to explore everything it has to offer, both indoors and out. When I'm not reading, writing, or listening to podcasts, I spend my time swimming in the ocean, running mountain trails, and skydiving. While I haven't travelled as much as I'd like, I did live in !ndia, which was an incredible experience. Oh, and I love live music. I hope you enjoy my stories!

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you know how they say that what a drunk person says is what that person thinks when sober. OP is right that Lena has the hots for him, and his wife has been gaslighted by her to think her outrageous statements are just her joking. Well, if Lena’s such a great comedian, then why isn’t she doing standup professionally?

    Sue Ellen Bowen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the wife has been gaslighted into thinking Lena is just joking. I think she's either conflict avoidant or doesn't want to risk losing her friend group. OP should have asked his wife her opinion on how to handle Lena going forward.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bottom line is his wife's friend has been sexually harassing him and he's had enough. He has the right to insist that his wife back him on this, just as she would have that right if one of his friends behaved so inappropriately towards her.

    Weltschmerz
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd ay to her what if it was the other way around, then maybe she'd see how inappropriate it is. Just because she's a woman that doesn't excuse her inappropriate behaviour!

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    Dusty's mom
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the genders were reversed you can bet everyone would be screaming about sexist behavior. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. And vice-versa.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you know how they say that what a drunk person says is what that person thinks when sober. OP is right that Lena has the hots for him, and his wife has been gaslighted by her to think her outrageous statements are just her joking. Well, if Lena’s such a great comedian, then why isn’t she doing standup professionally?

    Sue Ellen Bowen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the wife has been gaslighted into thinking Lena is just joking. I think she's either conflict avoidant or doesn't want to risk losing her friend group. OP should have asked his wife her opinion on how to handle Lena going forward.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bottom line is his wife's friend has been sexually harassing him and he's had enough. He has the right to insist that his wife back him on this, just as she would have that right if one of his friends behaved so inappropriately towards her.

    Weltschmerz
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd ay to her what if it was the other way around, then maybe she'd see how inappropriate it is. Just because she's a woman that doesn't excuse her inappropriate behaviour!

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    Dusty's mom
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the genders were reversed you can bet everyone would be screaming about sexist behavior. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. And vice-versa.

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