Family gatherings can be a lot, especially when you’re the one hosting. You’re juggling schedules, making sure there’s enough food (even if it’s a potluck), and probably panic-scrubbing your entire house last minute until you deem it acceptable for your in-laws to see. In this story, a guy and his girlfriend just moved in together and wanted to have a nice little housewarming with family and friends. Throwing all these personalities together quickly went south, and now the homeowner’s relationship has to bear the brunt of it.

He was trying to enjoy the company when his girlfriend’s nephew had an accident and spilled some juice. He laughed it off like it was no big deal, because truly, it wasn’t. Or so he thought. But his in-laws swooped in and acted like the kid had deliberately plotted to ruin the whole party, publicly shaming him. When the kid ran off crying and no one stepped up, the boyfriend decided he would. Now, this is tricky territory; you’re dealing with overbearing parents and a reputation with your girlfriend to maintain. But this guy decided it was his house, his rules.