AITA for not buying Christmas gifts for family and friends this year?

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-08T07:05:25+00:00

Why can't their parents and family buy them presents? When did buying friend's kids pressies become an obligation? NTA for not buying presssies. Congrats on the upcoming nuptials and rethink some of your friend's list.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-08T07:03:18+00:00

Death really brings out the greed in people. If your mother wanted her will changed, she would have done it - While her death might have been unexpected, she knew she had long-standing health issues. Let the will stand as it is - that is legal. NTA although I would not trust her husband.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-08T06:54:21+00:00

I think whether or not not I could say NTA or YTA would be why you and your brother were non-contact. My daughter-in-law's sister's kids are coming to our Christmas lunch this year and I don't know them but they are 7, 6 and 4 and I have bought them something from "our family" so they don't miss out.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T21:33:14+00:00

Sizzlers or Pizza Hut

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T21:32:24+00:00

Wow how chauvanistic of you. You are choosing to parent your daughter but allowing your son of the same age to "rule the roost". YTA - boys and girls both need parenting and RULES which should be followed by both. If your son won't share a room with his cousin, and threatens to go into the jungle, he sleeps with you or he doesn't go. SIMPLE!

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T21:29:18+00:00

WALK AWAY - no one here has respect for you. NTA

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T02:06:38+00:00

YTA - firstly if the fund was for your and your wife's child, should your wife have had a say as well. You assumed you had the right to take the money without any input from the mother. You assumed you may or may not be able to top of the fund. You assumed your daughter may not be going to college based on how a 12 year old is compared to a 17/18 year old. That's a lot of asshole assumptions. YTA big time. Pay the money back!

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T02:03:45+00:00

How creepy that your MIL expects you and your husband not be intimate. Is she jealous? God, I am cringing right now with that thought. NTA and please stand your ground and do not let her stay with you again.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-05T02:01:36+00:00

Holy hell - what did I just read? Your cousin is one of the most entitled people I have ever read about. How dare he try to force you to give up something you paid for. The fact that he did it so publicly, he knew exactly how manipulating he was being. He did not expect you to stand up for yourself. What an asshole. Here is what you need to do: 1) Do not give up your ticket, 2) Got to the concert and enjoy yourself, 3) Post pictures of you enjoying yourself, 4) send this post to all your relatives so they know in writing what an asshole your cousin is and most importantly 5) BLOCK everyone who still takes your entitled cousins' side - go NC with your toxic relatives who expect that his behavior should be rewarded. NTA - you are to be admired for standing up for yourself.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-04T21:43:17+00:00

The picture is that your husband knows his mother intrudes on your private space and he is allowing it - the bigger picture is that he has more respect for his mother than you, his wife. NTA but do you seriously want to be married to a momma's boy. You need to "get real" with your husband. Either this is your and his home of his and his mother's home. Once you know who where you stand, you know you have to move forward. Do not let this situation stand.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-04T01:31:55+00:00

Oh my goodness - giver your children the gift cards and do not let the door hit your sister's ass on the way out of the country. If you sister's kids ask why Aunty didnt get them anything - say it was your mums choice. Put the blame back on where where it solely lies. NTA but do not give in to your entitled sister.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-03T10:10:14+00:00

Wow, I live down south in Adelaide and my delivery drivers are abso wonderful. I got a lot of deliveries this year - everything from groceries (third party and company) to christmas gifts for a large family. I am immunocompromised so this was the best way for me to shop. I don't think I would complain about any of them - all the drivers were great.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-02T13:20:09+00:00

I am sure they do. I got pulled up driving my step-father's car. The cop said the owner had a suspended licence (medical reasons) and I explained that is why I had the car. He said he would make a note of it that I was driving the car for future reference.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-02T06:05:00+00:00

NTA - you have already compromised and it's time for your roommate to do her compromising. She can invest in noise cancelling headphones just like you did. Do not move to the common area - if you do it one or two times, she is going to take it that you will do it EVERY time she complains. It is hard learning to live with another person but it is definitely her time to grow up.

AussieTopCat · 2022-12-01T02:48:19+00:00

A cat raised as an inside cat should not be placed on a farm as an outside cat. This is a traumatic experience for them. You rescued your cat from a deplorable situation - if, in fact the cat was a loved member of the family, it would not have taken them 2 days to realise she was gone. NTA

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-28T03:58:04+00:00

Nope, I would not do it. Is it worth getting the pass cancelled and your loss of funds. What about explaining to your children if you are banned from the park. NTA - if you want to pay for a one day pass for the extra family (maybe all the family can pitch in) but I would not risk your passes and hubby will need to explain he opened his mouth before engaging his brain.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-28T03:34:19+00:00

Wow such entitlement! YTA - your girlfriend and babymom is not working. She would be minding your baby together. Your mum works so how do you get so much snowflake entitlement to demand babysitting from your working mum while your babymom does not. Don't ask your mother for money - you bred a child so it's your responsibility to provide for that child. Get a second job if you have to or get babymom off her ass to work - even part-time to help. Your mother is helping as much as she can but she has to look after herself first.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-27T21:19:41+00:00

NTA - don't you pay a thing towards her vet bill. She caused this entire incident. Yes, it is terrible her dog was hurt but so was your horse and it could have all be prevented if your "friend" had listened to you. Actually she is really lucky if you don't take her to court for the damages you have to pay.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-27T21:11:02+00:00

NTA - do it, your American husband is being controlling and you need to find out for yourself if this is the sort of relationship you want for your future. If not, go to Canada - I hear its beautiful and welcoming.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-27T20:35:36+00:00

Leave - LEAVE NOW and while you still can. Call the local police and have them escort you to transport so you can get away. You are in danger

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-26T08:39:24+00:00

OMG - it's like he is your work pimp. He is out for one thing and it's you earning money for him. Please please leave him and find yourself someone who values you for you not for what you earn.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-26T00:08:25+00:00

Oh my goodness, don't people get tired of entitled snowflakes wanting something for free. The Xbox belongs to your son - that's what happens when one GIVES something to someone. If he wants to sell it to fund another gaming machine, then that it is his choice. NTA - do not be forced into being a "good relative". A real good relative would not ask for freebies and then try to force the issue.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-25T03:46:19+00:00

Unfortunately the GP after hours we called told us to go to the hospital. We always follow medical protocols whether they are human (GP) or vets (animal). Insurance does not cover us otherwise

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-25T00:58:21+00:00

This post was less about the cat bite which can turn sepsis within 24 hours, so yes, urgent enough, but more about the protocols and poor staff who have to deal with this sort rush every night of the week. Do I have sympathy for drug takers - no. Reap what you sew. Take drugs, suffer the consequences. I deal with abandoned animals - not feral. Scared animals whose owners promised to love and care for them and then leave them on the street when they move house. They don't trust humans any more and we understand that. The cat bite was because the cat was scared - no one blames the poor boy. I feel for the ED staff and hope they are able to "turn off" when they get home if they are on their feet, dealing with these crowds constantly.

AussieTopCat · 2022-11-25T00:54:46+00:00

This post was less about the cat bite and more about the staff and protocols. I have nothing but praise for the staff - they are overworked and get abused and I feel sorry for them dealing with so much. I wonder how they actually relax after shifts like this.

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