Everyone doesn’t enjoy flying the same way. Before going on a trip, some people make sure they do things to avoid being uncomfortable. Some people are aware of the same thing, though.

This woman planned her trip so that she had everything she needed. Other people, though, didn’t see it that way…

A woman was in a very awkward situation, both literally and figuratively. She wasn’t sure whether to put her own comfort or what other people thought of her first. This woman had to make a choice: she could be kind or protect her own space.

She was going across the country to be with her family for Christmas. She knew she had to be comfortable when she flew. Because she is so big, she always books an extra seat on a plane. In order to make herself feel better, she pays extra.

It was easy to check in, and she was quickly through security and on the plane. The unpleasant thing didn’t start until she was sitting in her seat. Next to her was a woman with her 18-month-old child. She noticed that there was an open seat and asked the woman to quickly squeeze into it so that her toddler could use the other one. But she said no because the first person had paid for both seats.

A flight attendant saw that the interaction was getting attention and came over to see what was going on. The flight attendant was told what was going on and asked the woman if she could make room for the child. The woman politely said no and said again that she had paid in full for both seats.

Thankfully, the flight attendant got it and told the mom to hold her kid in her lap, which is what most kids that age do. But the mother made sure to make the woman feel bad the whole trip by giving her mean looks and making passive-aggressive comments.

After the event, the woman thought about whether she had been unfair and should have given up her extra seat. She went on Reddit and asked the people there if she was wrong.

One person, a mother who had been in a similar situation, wrote, “I’ve taken shorter flights with a toddler in my lap who could have sat in his own seat and really didn’t want me to hold him.” Did you not like it? Yes. I chose to hold my child until he was 24 months old and I didn’t have to pay for a seat. Because it was my problem, I did. I swear that not all parents are so spoiled!”

“She was wrong to not buy a seat for her son and think that someone else would give up a seat that they paid for,” said someone else. The fact that she used the lap thing as an excuse shows that she likely hoped there would be extra seats on the flight so she wouldn’t have to pay.

Other angry Redditors wrote, “I’d even go so far as to complain to the airline about their employee supporting another passenger harassing you.”

Another angry user said, “You should always try to be as healthy as possible, but being fat isn’t a moral or character flaw.” Life is hard for everyone, and you shouldn’t feel bad about your body or yourself, even if you aren’t meeting your goals right now. The mom should have bought an extra seat for her kids if she wants one. She doesn’t deserve the seat you paid for, and you shouldn’t feel bad about her bad behavior.

While, some people might also understand why the mother would want to have a comfortable flight. She would have made sure to get a seat for her child first, though, if that was important to her.

In this case, who do you think is right? Post your answer below! Let other people know about this so they can also add their thoughts.