My Fiancé’s Decision to Put My Kids in Economy While He Flew First Class Ended Our Trip Before It Began

My fiancé has three kids; I have two. He booked Thanksgiving travel for all of us—but put himself and his kids in first class while my kids were stuck in economy. When I confronted him, he said it was fine since he was paying and we had to follow his rules.

I immediately left the airport with my kids. He and his mom tried to shame me, calling my kids “spoiled,” but I knew I couldn’t compromise their well-being. I’m staying with my mom for now, realizing that unequal treatment is a red flag I can’t ignore.