Yes and no. You allowed him to go on his run, so punctuality wasn't going to happen and you knew it. You also had history with him.

That being said, three hours is not late; it's completely disrespectful.

If your job includes impromptu trips then you may not have a choice, other than to quit before you planned to.

Certainly explain you situation, but if you've accepted previous trips like this your options may be limited.

Maybe not complete AH but very uncool and unnecessary. I can see why she's not talking to you.

In this scenario, I see you now as a boss and your wife and the housekeeper as your servants because you get the benefit of a completely clean house just because you can afford it.

Might work out for you financially but unless you enjoy snuggling up to your money every night I suggest you find a more reasonable solution.

NTA - very unfortunate, but ultimately necessary.

NTA. Perhaps not the best response, but in the end you chose what trip you wanted to go on the most. Everyone will have a good time, and hopefully there will be other opportunities.

I think a third party would help at this point. Someone like a therapist or a priest who can help explain both sides and present the best options.

NTA. You can certainly apologize for losing it, but in the end it is your choice, not hers.

Budgets are important, and it's great that you are trying to keep your long term goals. If your boyfriend wants to join you in that, then he will adjust accordingly. If not, it shouldn't change what you want to do.

No - you get to choose between zero children and as many children as you can handle.

Sounds like you need to have a discussion with your parents and further explain your side of who you believe is capable of watching your daughter.

In the end, it's not their call; it's yours.

Are there certain things that your husband asks around the house that you sometimes relax on, or even dismiss?

If you do, then you've answered your question.

Your friends said you should write a book; you did. But writing a book doesn't necessarily mean publishing a book.

You have a very tough choice. Is it worth losing your relationship with your mother, even if it's in the short term?