"AITA for asking my ex-wife to stop making my kids jealous?"

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In a recent online discussion, a user faced criticism for expressing dissatisfaction with their ex-spouse’s lifestyle choices, particularly those related to family vacations and financial comfort. The core issue seems to revolve around the user’s perception that their ex is flaunting their financial success and its impact on the children from their previous marriage. This user feels that the ex-spouse’s focus on luxurious holidays and good parenting disregards their own financial struggles and overall situation.

Critics of the user argue that the ex-spouse’s ability to provide for their children, including taking them on vacations, is not a matter of concern for them but rather a positive aspect of their children’s lives.

They point out that the excitement and joy the children express about these holidays are natural and not intended to make the user feel inadequate or spiteful. Furthermore, critics emphasize that the user’s frustration might be better directed at improving their own financial situation or addressing how they and their current family can better manage their resources, rather than focusing on the perceived shortcomings of their ex-spouse’s success.

Overall, the consensus in the criticism is that the user should reflect on their own role and responsibilities while maintaining a positive perspective on their children’s happiness and their ex-spouse’s ability to provide for them.