My wife and I prefer to travel without our childless friendsjust to avoid burdening them with unnecessary problems.

But, as it turns out, not all parents actually do this.

Recently, three families went together, but this time, the parents took theirtoddlerswith them.

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And this, as you probably already guessed, drastically changed the entire travel experience.

Such as how theywithout kidsare constantly on vacation.

As a result, upon returning home, our heroine swore off traveling with them on anyvacationsanymore.

Family enjoying a beach vacation, two adults sitting with three children on the sand under a clear blue sky.

One couple immediately apologized, but the second mom immediately took offense and left the chat.

I also hope this situation will not ruin their long-standing friendship, Irina sums up.

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Text describing a woman’s experience as a nanny and cook for friends' kids on vacation, refusing future trips.

Text describing a vacation plan with friends, addressing roles as nanny and cook.

Tired woman holding a baby, highlighting a vacation scenario involving childcare duties.

Text describing a woman’s negative vacation experience, feeling like a nanny and cook for friends’ kids.

Text explaining a woman’s frustration about doing cooking and cleaning alone on vacation with friends.

Two women cooking on a stove, with pots and ingredients, preparing a meal during a vacation.

Text discussing feeling overworked and limiting interactions after being treated like a nanny on vacation.

Text expressing frustration about being treated like a nanny and cook for friends' kids on vacation.

Text message explaining why the woman refuses to go on vacation again, citing lack of relaxation.

Text expressing tension in friendships after a vacation where a woman felt like a nanny and cook for friends' kids.

Text conversation about a mom feeling unwelcome in a group, mentioning jealousy over vacations and responsibilities.

Text discussing a husband’s apology for his wife’s sensitivity about childcare issues.

A woman interacting with young children on vacation, surrounded by toys and a play mat indoors.

Comment on parents acting like martyrs when treated like a nanny on vacation.

Comment discussing unfair treatment of a woman on vacation with friends’ kids.

Reddit comment criticizing using a woman as a nanny on vacation.

Text comment suggesting hotel vacations to avoid cooking duties on trips with friends.

Reddit comment defending a woman treated like a nanny and cook for friends’ kids on vacation, criticizing her friends.

Comment discussing expectations of parents on holidays and questioning leaf peeping, related to vacation nanny and cook issues.

Comment advising a husband be the nanny, suggesting a spa trip instead.