AITA for refusing to allow one of my wife’s best friends on her surprise 30th birthday weekend away?

A Redditor planned a surprise 30th birthday getaway for their wife, inviting close friends to keep costs low and make it special. However, one friend refused to chip in, suggesting she’d only stay part of the time to save money, even though the place is booked for the weekend.

The Redditor decided it wasn’t fair to let her use the space for free, leading to tension and the friend’s angry departure from the group chat. Now, they’re wondering if they handled it right. Read on for the full story!

‘ AITA for refusing to allow one of my wife’s best friends on her surprise 30th birthday weekend away?’

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Do you think it was reasonable to ask the friend to pay even if she didn’t stay over, or was it unfair given her circumstances? How would you handle planning a group trip like this? Share your thoughts below!