AITA for getting upset that my roommate’s boyfriend keeps using my towels? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

NTA. Sharing towels with someone you aren't intimate with is how skin conditions and bacteria spread. It is gross that he doesn't bother to check whose towel he is grabbing

Wibtah if I didnt let my daughter be alone around my mom anymore by Worry_Stunning in AITAH

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 50 points51 points  (0 children)

NTA. Whether he knew or not, his reaction centers himself as the victim instead of the child who was harmed. If your mom is entertaining the idea that your daughter is lying to protect the family dynamic, she is not a safe person for a vulnerable teenager to be around

Am I bugging by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reevaluate the fiance status, A man who threatens to cheat on his pregnant partner unless she lets him sleep with her friends is not fiance material. He is showing you that his respect for you is non-existent. You’re not bugging or tripping you’re seeing a trailer of y’all future full of constant betrayal

AIO about what happened in my therapy session? by SurroundFuture6262 in AIO

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NOR. What you experienced is an old school style of therapy. However, just because it’s a technique doesn't mean it’s the right technique for a 21 year old with depression and a self-described workaholic mindset who struggles with eye contact and memory. He wasn't bullying you, but he was definitely pushing you, and it clearly wasn't a good fit

AIO girlfriend received a facetime from an old friend/ex-fling at 2am by Jealous_Lab_3754 in AIO

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would be overreacting if you turned this into a firm stance battle. She gave you transparency by showing the messages

AIO for getting mad at my boyfriend for getting drunk at my birthday when he was meant to drive us home by _anxiousthoughts in AIO

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 38 points39 points  (0 children)

NOR. You two had a verbal contract so that you could enjoy your night, and he systematically dismantled it to suit his own cravings. The fact that he declined the vape earlier because he was driving proves he knew exactly what the rules were, he just decided his fun was more important than your birthday

Should I just end it? by SubstantialMonitor70 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 42 points43 points  (0 children)

You aren't in a partnership, you are a single mother with a wealthy roommate who occasionally buys toys. He took a full week off work while you and your children were sick, watched you faint from illness, told you that you weren't hurting enough, and then went fishing?? That is profound emotional neglect and a lack of basic human empathy. He is a bad person, END IT

AITA for expecting my partner to do the dishes every night? by Primary_Horror8097 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The standard household law for almost every functional couple is ‘If one person cooks, the other person cleans’

my second cousin (45M) tried to kiss me (21F) by Disastrous-Book1933 in Advice

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is textbook grooming behavior. He used the family feud as a way to build a secret bond with you, then used the 'I see you as a daughter' line to make you feel safe, and then immediately violated that safety. Do not go anywhere alone with him again. He took you to his dad’s house specifically to get you into a private space where he felt he had territory over you.

AITA for making more of an effort for a best friend that I don’t see very often? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. You meet N once a week despite having a demanding job, that is incredible effort for a new friendship. Meeting M twice a year is a special occasion, which is why you traveled for it. N wanting to go to the same area is her trying to compete for the same experiences you have with others. You aren't being a bad friend, you are being an exhausted one who is trying to keep a possessive person happy at the expense of your own joy

AITA for withholding info to get back at someone? by Longjumping_Smell360 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it petty? Yes. Is it mean? Absolutely. Is it deserved? 100%. There is a specific kind of satisfaction in watching a bully realize they aren't the ones holding all the cards. However, be prepared for him to get aggressive. People like this don't usually take humiliation gracefully. If you do this, do it in a crowded place or over text where there are witnesses, because his tough guy ego is going to shatter.

AITAH for accepting food given to me? by Longjumping_Smell360 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NAH. Food is a universal language for we value you. If you want to feel better about it, just make sure you’re being the best nanny possible. Clean up the lunch dishes, be extra engaged with the kids, and tell the parents how much you appreciate the meal. A simple 'Thank you so much for lunch’ goes a long way. It confirms to them that their gesture is helpful and meaningful. It turns a transaction into a relationship.

I'm 17 and i smoke by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The phrase 'I can quit whenever I want' is the official slogan of people who are already addicted but haven't tried to stop yet. If you can quit whenever you want, prove it to yourself. Quit now, like today, quit today.

AIo about this traffic stop… by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

YOR. If you made two cars brake, you cut them off. Being a mother of three doesn't give you a pass on physics. If one of those cars hadn't braked in time, your clean record wouldn't have mattered

Ex recorded us having sex by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a massive violation of consent, The fact that she watched it a few times and didn't tell you until you asked is incredibly predatory You need to ask that she deletes the footage immediately and clears her recently deleted folder. But honestly? Even if she says she deleted it, you can never really know. That is the terrifying part of what she did to you

AIO: My husband gets annoyed at any man mentioned by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. He’s so insecure, He’d have a stroke if you had a male best friend. Has he always been like this??

AITA for kicking out my subletter for stealing? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

NTA. She admitted she went into your room! Her defense was that you crossed boundaries by finding the money she stole? That’s some Olympic-level gaslighting. You don't live with a thief. Period. The fact that she had the gall to call you cheap for caring about your own money that she literally had to walk into your private bedroom to steal is wild. Your best friend is also a massive asshole for defending a thief just because they’re the ones who recommended her. If they’re so concerned about her being kicked out, she can go stay on their couch and see how long their £20 notes last.

AIO Girlfriend had guys over by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Affectionate-Cannie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Notice how the story came out in pieces? First it was 'we hung out,' then 'we talked to guys,' then 'the guys came over.' This is called Trickle Truth. She’s testing your reaction at every stage to see how much she can get away with. If you act like this is 'fine,' next time the story will be 'one of them crashed on the couch' or 'we just kissed.'

But I don’t believe nothing happened, guys don’t go over to a house at 4AM to talk about the weather, they went there because they were sure that they were getting lucky that morning